Dr. Shay Menascu Reviews

Elior Cohen, a 7-year-old from an affluent Tel Aviv family, presented with unexplained cyclic fevers and joint pain. Dr. Menascu diagnosed him with PFAPA syndrome after ruling out autoimmune conditions. Treatment with a single prednisone dose during flares eliminated symptoms within hours each time, transforming his school attendance and social life.

Lina Abbas, a 3-year-old Bedouin girl from a remote village, was brought in with severe failure to thrive. Dr. Menascu discovered a rare metabolic disorder through genetic testing. He coordinated with community health workers to implement a specialized diet, resulting in a 40% weight gain over six months and developmental catch-up.

Yakov Stern, a 12-year-old ultra-Orthodox boy, developed sudden neurological symptoms after a minor viral illness. Dr. Menascu identified anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, arranged emergency plasmapheresis, and collaborated with rabbinical authorities to ensure treatment compliance. Full cognitive recovery took nine months but was complete.

Maya Goldstein, a 16-year-old competitive gymnast from an upper-middle-class family, presented with fatigue and abdominal pain. Dr. Menascu diagnosed superior mesenteric artery syndrome secondary to extreme leanness. Multidisciplinary nutritional rehabilitation allowed gradual return to training over four months without surgery.

Amit Hassan, a 5-year-old from a low-income Arab-Israeli family, arrived with mysterious bruising. Dr. Menascu diagnosed him with Glanzmann thrombasthenia, a rare platelet disorder. He secured charitable funding for expensive factor replacements and trained the family in emergency care, preventing life-threatening bleeds.

Sophie Petrov, a 10-year-old adopted from Ukraine, presented with complex behavioral and growth issues. Dr. Menascu identified fetal alcohol spectrum disorder with endocrine complications. His tailored hormonal therapy and behavioral interventions helped her achieve developmental milestones two years behind schedule but steadily.

Noam Levi, an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy from a well-resourced family, developed worsening spasticity. Dr. Menascu pioneered a novel baclofen pump protocol tailored to pediatric patients, resulting in unprecedented mobility improvement and reduced caregiver burden within three weeks.

Tamar Yosef, a 14-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli girl, presented with persistent anemia unresponsive to iron. Dr. Menascu diagnosed pyruvate kinase deficiency, a rare hemolytic anemia. He initiated targeted therapy that eliminated transfusion dependence and allowed normal school participation within two months.

Omar Zidan, a 6-month-old from a refugee family, arrived in critical condition with undiagnosed biliary atresia. Dr. Menascu emergency-referred for Kasai procedure, then managed post-operative complications with innovative antibiotic regimens. The infant achieved bile drainage and avoided immediate liver transplant.

Shira Weinberg, a 13-year-old from a secular kibbutz, developed sudden psychosis. Dr. Menascu identified autoimmune encephalitis triggered by an unknown virus. Aggressive immunotherapy led to dramatic improvement within days, though full psychological recovery required six months of rehabilitation.

David Mizrahi, a 9-year-old with complex medical history from multiple consanguineous marriages, presented with multi-organ failure. Dr. Menascu diagnosed a previously undocumented mitochondrial disorder and implemented a successful metabolic stabilization protocol developed through international collaboration.

Aisha al-Masri, a 2-year-old from a traditional Muslim family, presented with developmental regression. Dr. Menascu diagnosed Rett syndrome after genetic testing, then created a culturally sensitive care plan that incorporated religious practices while providing cutting-edge symptomatic management.

Yoni Baruch, a 15-year-old from a wealthy family, was admitted with mysterious recurrent fevers and rash. Dr. Menascu diagnosed familial Mediterranean fever with atypical presentation, initiated colchicine therapy, and achieved complete symptom resolution within 48 hours, the first proper diagnosis after years of uncertainty.

Leah Cohen, a 4-year-old from a single-parent household, presented with failure to thrive and chronic diarrhea. Dr. Menascu identified congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency through breath testing and implemented enzyme replacement therapy that transformed her nutritional status within weeks.