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Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport

Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport

Neurosurgeon ·
, Tel Aviv, Israel

38 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hebrew , English

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About Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport

Conditions Treated by Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport treats:

  • Stroke
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Aneurysm
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Chronic Depression
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Achondroplasia
  • Vertebral Tumors
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Brain Abscess
  • Traumatic Head Injury
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Epilepsy
  • Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Astrocytoma
  • Brain Infection
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Scoliosis
  • Ependymomas
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Herniated Disc
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Brain Cancers
  • Dementia
  • Fractured Vertebra
  • Congenital Spine Disorders
  • Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
  • Meningioma
  • High Intracranial Pressure
  • Vertebral Osteoporosis
  • Meningiomas
  • Tourette's Syndrome
  • Disc Disease
  • Disc Pain
  • Disc Dessication
  • Csf Obstruction
  • Dystonia
  • Vertebral Hemangioma
  • Spinal Arthritis
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Tremors
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Glioma
  • Paget'S Disease
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Brain Tumor
  • Disc Herniation
  • Disc Bulge
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Slip Disc

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport

Neurological conditions produce different symptoms ranging from mild to severe. You should never ignore any such symptoms because these may lead to severe results if left unaddressed. Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below.

  • Prominent scalp veins
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Rapidly increasing head circumference
  • Drowsiness
  • Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
  • “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
  • Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
  • Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
  • Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
  • restricting range of motion
  • Seizures
  • Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
  • Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
  • Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
  • Sleep problems
  • Memory problems
  • Unusually large head size

Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.

Operating Hours of Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport

If you wish to see Dr Zvi Harry Rappaport in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport

Some of the popular procedures that Dr Zvi Harry Rappaport perform are given below::

  • Kyphoplasty
  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Laminectomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Craniotomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Spinal Fusion

With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.

Qualification

  • 1967 - 1969 , Philosophy-Physics, Columbia University, New York, USA
  • 1969, BA degree
  • 1969 - 1973, Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • 1973, MD degree

Work Experiences

  • 1980 - 1983, Senior physician, Neurosurgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
  • 1983 - 1989, Tenured senior physician, Neurosurgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
  • 1986, Acting Chairman, Neurosurgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
  • 1989- Chairman, Neurosurgery, Rabin Medical Center & Schneider Children’s Hospital, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
  • 1998- Coordinator, Neurosurgical Services, Herzliya Medical Center, Israel.

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Cancer Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Tel Aviv, Israel.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Zvi Harry Rappaport is one of the most sought after specialists in Israel and has over 38 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeons, also known as brain surgeons, are doctors who specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system, brain, and spine. Neurosurgeons first have the training which makes them eligible to practise as a doctor. After this, they complete specialist training in neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. A neurological examination may include the following:

  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography
  • CT Brain
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Physical Exam
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Blood Tests
  • MRI Brain
  • Myelogram
  • Neurological exam
  • Spinal MRI

Some of the diagnostic tests required before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon are::

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT

If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

Neurosurgeons help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.

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