Dr. Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev

Conditions treated by Dr Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev

A child neurologist, also called a pediatric neurologist, is a specialist who treats children who have issues with their nervous system. These problems can start in the spine, brain, nerves, or muscles and can cause problems, such as headaches, seizures, or developmental delays. Listed below are some of the conditions that a pediatric neurologist Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev treats::

• Meningitis
• Myelitis
• Epilepsy
• Brain Cancer
• Encephalitis
• Reye Syndrome
• Neurosyphilis

Most children suffer from epilepsy, learning difficulties and developmental problems, and cause headaches. Some children are treated for unusual conditions like a metabolic or genetic disease. Many hospitals are equipped with specialized facilities to treat specific disorders such as rare intractable epilepsy, pediatric stroke, and neurodegenerative conditions.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev

Some of the common symptoms of neurological conditions that may appear in children are listed below. But a child may show slightly different signs. Each condition produces specific symptoms.:

• Tremors or involuntary movements
• Lack of balance and muscle coordination (ataxia)
• Deficits in Language Comprehension
• Stiff muscles with normal reflexes (rigidity)
• Abnormal Tone of Voice
• Abnormal Body Posturing or Facial Expressions
• Avoidance of Eye Contact or Poor Eye Contact
• Inappropriate Social Interaction
• Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity)
• Flat or Monotonous Speech
• Delay in Learning to Speak
• Behavioral Disturbances

To ensure proper treatment, it is important to diagnose the disorder your child has. There are many neurological disorders, so the baby can show various symptoms. A pediatric neurologist is the right person to consult with.

Operating Hours of Dr. Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev

If you want to see Dr Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 10 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev

The list of popular procedures that Dr Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev perform is given below:

• Lumbar Puncture
• Epilepsy Treatment

Pediatric neurologists are trained to perform a wide variety of procedures. The first treatment used by them is medication and this is effective in controlling many symptoms. Neurologists rarely perform any major surgeries but, sometimes, they can do minor surgeries.

Qualification

• MD graduate from the Hadassah Shool of Medicine, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem
• Residency in pediatrics at Kaplan Medical Center
• Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the Children’s Neurology Center, Toronto, Canada

Work Experiences

• Professor at the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University
• Pediatric Neurology Department - Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital