Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from Jaffa presented with trigeminal neuralgia resistant to medication. Dr. Elbaz performed microvascular decompression with intraoperative neuromonitoring. The patient experienced immediate pain relief and returned to painting seascapes within three weeks.
An 8-year-old Bedouin girl with a complex spinal arachnoid cyst was transported from a remote village. Dr. Elbaz collaborated with pediatric specialists to perform minimally invasive fenestration. The child regained full mobility and now tends to her family's goats without assistance.
A 45-year-old tech executive from Tel Aviv developed sudden hemifacial spasm during an important product launch. Dr. Elbaz utilized advanced EMG guidance for botulinum toxin injections, allowing the patient to resume public speaking within 48 hours.
A 33-year-old Ukrainian refugee with a traumatic brain injury from shelling fragments underwent emergency surgery. Dr. Elbaz performed a craniotomy with neuronavigation, and the patient is now learning Hebrew while completing neurorehabilitation.
A 19-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli soldier was diagnosed with a pineal region tumor discovered during routine screening. Dr. Elbaz performed an endoscopic supracerebellar infratentorial approach. The soldier returned to limited duty after six months of recovery.
A 58-year-old ultra-Orthodox Jewish scribe presented with essential tremor threatening his livelihood. Dr. Elbaz implemented focused ultrasound thalamotomy. The patient resumed his sacred work with steady hands two days post-procedure.
A 27-year-old professional diver from Eilat developed decompression sickness-induced spinal cord injury. Dr. Elbaz coordinated hyperbaric treatment with surgical intervention. The patient is now teaching adaptive scuba techniques.
A 81-year-old Holocaust survivor with normal pressure hydrocephalus was brought by her grandchildren. Dr. Elbaz implanted a programmable shunt system. The patient's cognitive improvements allowed her to testify at a Holocaust education center.
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza with intractable epilepsy crossed borders for treatment. Dr. Elbaz performed laser interstitial thermal therapy under MRI guidance. He has been seizure-free for eight months and continues remote schooling.
A 39-year-old single mother of triplets presented with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Dr. Elbaz performed emergency coiling procedure. The patient recovered fully and established a support group for neurovascular patients.
A 64-year-old Druze community leader with a petroclival meningioma required complex skull base surgery. Dr. Elbaz used intraoperative MRI and awake mapping. The patient maintained his religious duties throughout recovery.
A 22-year-old architecture student from Haifa developed a colloid cyst causing obstructive hydrocephalus. Dr. Elbaz performed neuroendoscopic removal. The student completed her degree project on accessible hospital design during recovery.
A 51-year-old Jordanian diplomat stationed in Ramallah sought treatment for a cavernous malformation. Dr. Elbaz utilized diffusion tensor imaging for precise resection. The patient returned to diplomatic service after three months.