Dr. Nirit Lev

Conditions treated by Dr. Nirit Lev

A doctor who diagnoses and treats brain and nervous system conditions is called a neurologist. Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the whole brain and nervous system, so, neurologists have the ability to treat a number of conditions related to the brain. " Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Nirit Lev treats are:

• Neurosyphilis
• Meningitis
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Myelitis
• Encephalitis
• Epilepsy
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Erb's Palsy
• Reye Syndrome
• Brain Stroke
• Brain Cancer
• Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith

The neurologist uses a holistic approach for the treatment of the diseases and goes through the medical history of patients to know the cause of the illness. The neurological conditions are either infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria) or cancer. The risk of getting infected with these diseases increases with age.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Nirit Lev

A primary care physician usually refers a patient to a neurologist in case they experience any of the following symptoms:

• Tremor (shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers)
• Temporary vision loss
• Fatigue
• Writing changes
• Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
• Memory Loss
• Tingling or pain in parts of your body
• Slowed movement (bradykinesia)
• Speech changes (Slurred speech)
• Impaired posture and balance
• Dizziness
• Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function
• Rigid muscles
• Loss of automatic movements
• Changes in smell or taste

People who have problems with their senses may also see a Neurologist because sensory dysfunction can be caused by disorders of the nervous system.

Operating Hours of Dr. Nirit Lev

Doctor Nirit Lev is available from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Nirit Lev

Dr Nirit Lev performs a number of popular procedures listed below::

• Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

The doctor completely evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The neurologist has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.

Qualification

• Medical School - Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1990-1997
• MD Degree - 1998
• Specialty - Neurology, 2004
• PhD - Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, 2004-2009

Past Experiences

• Rotating Internship, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petach Tikva, Israel, 1998
• Resident, Department of Neurology, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petach Tikva, Israel, 1998-2004
• Senior Neurologist, Department of Neurology, The Movement Disorders Unit, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petach Tikva, Israel, Since 2010