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Dr. Saipin Tangkaratt

Pediatric Neurologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Michael Rotstein is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Michael Rotstein is part of:

  • Member of editorial board, Journal of Child Neurology
  • Member, Israel Organization for Child Neurology and Development
  • Member, Israel Ambulatory Pediatrics Association (IAPA)
  • Member, Israel Association for Clinical Pediatrics
  • Member, Israel Medical Association
  • Member, Movement Disorders Society

Qualifications :

  • Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Faculty of Medicine Specialization
  • 1997-2001- Pediatrics, Dana Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Michael Rotstein?

  • Dr Michael Rotstein has more than 21 years of experience as a pediatric neurologist. He has expertise in pediatric movement disorders, child development, Epilepsy, encephalitis, and brain injury.
  • Dr Rotstein is a member of numerous leading organizations such as the Israel Organization for Child Neurology and Development, the Israel Ambulatory Pediatrics Association (IAPA), the Movement Disorders Society, the Israel Medical Association, and the Israel Association for Clinical Pediatrics.
  • He also serves as the Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Child Neurology.
  • Dr Rotstein completed a Research Fellowship in Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, USA in 2010.
  • He has Israel Medical License, Israel Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology, Israel Board Certification in Pediatrics and ECFMG Certification.
  • Dr Rotsein has numerous publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Rotstein M, Kang UJ. Consideration of gene therapy for paediatric neurotransmitter diseases. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2009 Jun;32(3):387-94.
    2. Gur N, Zimmerman-Brenner S, Fattal-Valevski A, Rotstein M, Pilowsky Peleg T. Group comprehensive behavioural intervention for tics contribution to broader cognitive and emotion regulation in children. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Jun 13.
    3. Zimmerman-Brenner S, Pilowsky-Peleg T, Rachamim L, Ben-Zvi A, Gur N, Murphy T, Fattal-Valevski A, Rotstein M. Group behavioural interventions for tics and comorbid symptoms in children with chronic tic disorders. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2022 Apr;31(4):637-648.
Dr. Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev

Pediatric Neurologist

, Ramat Gan, Israel

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • 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

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev?

  • Dr Bruria Gidoni Ben Zeev is an internationally renowned expert in pediatric neurology. She has 25 years of experience in neurometabolic diseases, neurogenetic diseases, child development, ADHD, Epilepsy, cognitive disorders, neurovascular diseases, autistic spectrum, Rett syndrome, and motoric disorders.
  • She completed her Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the Children's Neurology Center in Toronto, Canada.
  • Dr Zeev has more than 70 publications related to neurological diseases to her credit. Some of these are:
    1. Huna-Baron R, Yahalom G, Anikster Y, Ben Zeev B, Hoffmann C, Hassin-Baer S. Neuro-Ophthalmic Phenotype of OPA3. J Neuroophthalmol. 2022 Mar 1;42(1):e147-e152.
    2. Nissenkorn A, Ben-Zeev B. Ataxia telangiectasia. Handb Clin Neurol. 2015;132:199-214.
    3. Porper K, Zach L, Shpatz Y, Ben-Zeev B, et al. Dietary-Induced Ketogenesis: Adults Are Not Children. Nutrients. 2021 Sep 2;13(9):3093.
Dr. Gali Heimer

Pediatric Neurologist

, Ramat Gan, Israel

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Hebrew

 


Dr. Gali Heimer is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Neurology Unit, Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel–Hashomer, Israel
  • Biomedical Informatics – Diploma Studies for Physicians and Senior Researchers, Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel

Qualifications :

  • B.Sc in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
  • M.D. degree as part of the M.D. & Ph.D. program, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Ph.D. degree as part of the M.D. & Ph.D. program, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
  • The Dr. Pinchas Bornstein Talpiot Medical Leadership Program 2012

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

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Dr. Ayelet Zerem

Pediatric Neurologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Ayelet Zerem is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayelet Zerem is part of:

  • Member, Israel Medical Association
  • Member, Israel Organization for Child Neurology and Development
  • Member, Israel League Against Epilepsy
  • Member, Israel inherited metabolic disease association??
  • Member, European Pediatric Neurology Society
  • Member, GLIA- global leukodystrophy initiation

Qualifications :

  • 1995-2002: Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical School, Jerusalem
  • 2004-2009: Pediatrics, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem
  • 2010-2013: Pediatric Neurology and child development, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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About Pediatric Neurologist

Pediatric Neurologist, also known as a child neurologist, is a doctor specialized in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the diseases and disorders affecting the nervous system of a child.

For example, if your child is struggling from seizures, frequent headaches, poor muscle tone or delayed speech then you can get him or her checked-up and evaluated by a pediatrician.

Your Pediatrician might ask you to take you baby or child for visiting a pediatric neurologist if he witnesses a risk or abnormality in the neurological condition of the child as observed through the below (but not limited to) signs:

  • Seizures and epilepsy
  • Muscle problems which may cause muscle weakness
  • Headaches (including migraines and concussions)
  • Behavioral disorders
  • Developmental disorders
  • Intellectual disability
  • Congenital malformations
  • Stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Genetic conditions
  • Autoimmune problems
  • Infections or inflammation
  • Brain tumors

Procedures Performed

Some of the common procedures performed by a pediatric neurologist are:

  • Blood tests
  • EEG (Electroencephalogram)
  • Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) /Electromyography test (EMG)
  • Botox® Injections for Spasticity
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT scan
  • Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

Top Pediatric Neurologists in Israel

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Michael RotsteinTel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital, Tel-Aviv
Dr. Bruria Gidoni Ben ZeevSheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer
Dr. Ayelet ZeremTel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital, Tel-Aviv
Dr. Gali HeimerSheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer

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Which are some of the conditions treated by Pediatric Neurologist in Israel?

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by pediatric neurologists in Israel are:

  • Seizures
  • Epilepsy
Who is a Pediatric Neurologist?

A child neurologist, also called a pediatric neurologist, is a doctor who treats children having problems with their nervous system. Problems in the nervous system can begin in the spine, brain, nerves, or muscles. These can lead to problems like headaches, seizures, and developmental delays.

A child neurologist treats children from birth into young adulthood. These doctors make the care of children the core of their practice, and their advanced training, as well as experience, help them meet your child's medical needs. Pediatric neurologists treat most diseases related to the nervous system, and they can work specifically with young people and children. As pediatric doctors, they treat children from birth to18 or 19 years of age. These neurologists are trained to handle a child’s unique needs, including child-related conditions.

A wide variety of patients are seen by pediatric neurologists. They treat more common neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, migraines, cerebral palsy, and complex or rare conditions like metabolic disorders, traumatic brain injury, and degenerative neurological conditions. As the field of neurology is vast, some neurologists might choose to focus on particular conditions that are complex or require extensive treatment, such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, stroke, and brain tumors.

What are the qualifications of a Pediatric Neurologist?

Pediatric neurologists are specialists, meaning they must go through a rigorous educational program that provides additional training in the area of their specialty.

This program typically includes:

  • A five-and-half-year MBBS course, which is common for all medical students irrespective of their specialty area.
  • An average of 3 years of MD degree.
  • Training for child neurology, which generally starts at one of three points:
  • After the fourth year of medical school
  • Any time during the first 3 years of pediatric training
  • Only after completing their pediatric residency
  • One year of basic neuroscience
  • One year in internal medicine

Once the training is complete, they should become a board-certified pediatric neurologist.

What conditions do Pediatric Neurologists treat?

Any condition related to the brain or nervous system in children is treated by a pediatric neurologist. Some conditions may be genetic or congenital. In other cases, they may be the result of trauma. The range of conditions is extensive and can include muscular dystrophy (the weakening of muscles over time) and other muscle diseases, epilepsy, Tourette’s syndrome, and developmental conditions.

Some conditions treated by pediatric neurologists include:

  • Brain Cancer
  • Neurosyphilis
  • Epilepsy
  • Brachial Plexus Avulsion
  • Brain Stroke
  • Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
  • Encephalitis
  • Reye Syndrome
  • Brachial Plexus Rupture
  • Myelitis
  • Meningitis
  • Erb's Palsy
What diagnostic tests are required by Pediatric Neurologist?

Evaluating and diagnosing nervous system disorders may be complex. A symptom can occur in different ways in different disorders. Also, many disorders don't have clear causes or tests.

Below diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a pediatric neurologist:

  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • Biopsy Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
  • Electroencephalography
  • Carotid Ultrasound
  • Blood Tests
  • Echocardiogram
  • Angiography
  • Electromyography
  • Myelography
  • Polysomnogram
  • Thermography
  • Electronystagmography
  • Evoked potentials
When should you visit a Pediatric Neurologist?

Your family doctor may refer your child to a pediatric neurologist if they experience:

  • Memory loss
  • Pain
  • Lack of sensation, tingling, or numbness
  • Severe or ongoing headaches
  • Poor balance
  • Unexplained loss of consciousness
  • Problems moving
  • Unintentional jerks/tics
  • Seizures
  • Tremors
  • Developmental delays
  • Walking issues
  • Problems with coordination

If your child is diagnosed with a neurological problem, they will

have to see a pediatric neurologist for proper treatment or monitoring.

What can you expect from your first visit with a Pediatric Neurologist?

During a visit to a pediatric neurologist, a child would be assessed using various techniques. For example, the neurologist may use a reflex hammer on the knees to test reflexes. They may also use lights to check the function of the nervous system.

In order to assess your child’s balance, mental status, motor skills, and coordination, they might also ask your child to:

  • Report words or phrases
  • Answer questions
  • Walk or run
  • Stand from a sitting position

Because pediatric neurologists work with children, they are trained to work with patients whose verbal skills are limited. But, they will often ask the parents questions to better understand what is going on with the child.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Pediatric Neurologist?
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Resection or debulking of brain tumor
  • Surgery for nerve injury
  • Biopsy
  • Spine surgery
  • Cerebral angiography

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  • Domain Knowledge - A qualified doctor should understand how the entire body works as a unit and what one must do to keep their complete health. They should keep up with all of the newest developments in the industry and share their knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner. Patients will become more likely to follow this advice correctly and trust the doctor when there is an issue if doctors provide a wide range of facts and clearly state why they consider a given style of medical care to be good.
  • Doctor’s Reputation - Doctors are frequently chosen by word of mouth, but when looking for a new doctor, it is crucial to consider your sources. Ask a few different people and watch whose name keeps coming up. You can also get useful information by asking your primary care physician about specialists and others in the region. Several people nowadays look for reviews of new doctors on the internet, but this information might be skewed. To gain a better idea about what a doctor is like, look for consistency in remarks regarding them, both favorable and negative.
  • Credentials of the Doctor - A good school education or other credentials may not guarantee that a doctor will deliver exceptional care, but it is a fine place to begin. If the doctor's credentials or affiliations within the field are lacking, this is a red flag. Check to see if the doctor is board certified and has fulfilled all licensure criteria. Knowing the hospital they are linked with or what qualifications other members of their practice have can give you an idea of the kind of care one will receive if they require extra treatment.
  • Empathy and Sincerity of the Doctor - The doctor's demeanor can put you at ease during the appointments. A patient wishes to feel that their doctor actually cares about them and their family so that one can openly discuss any questions or concerns they may have. It is not a bad idea to switch doctors if one does not feel emotionally connected to their current one. Seek someone who is friendly and attentive, and who encourages their patients to express themselves freely. To make someone comfortable and make it simpler for them to follow treatments effectively, the doctor must explain what they are doing and the reasoning behind it.
  • Good Communication Skills - A physician must be able to communicate effectively with their patients, which entails both listening to them and presenting information in an understandable way. Patients who can communicate effectively with their doctors are more likely to comply with their treatment regimen and reveal any extra health issues they could be facing. This will assist clinicians in identifying potentially harmful trends that the patient might be experiencing and intervening to ensure that therapies are effective.

Reference:

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