Ichilov (Sourasky) Hospital

I want to tell you my story of acquaintance with the hospital Ichilov (Sourasky).

In Russia, I was given a disappointing diagnosis: kidney cancer and the only method of treatment in my city is abdominal surgery with kidney removal (nephrectomy). I had no symptoms of the disease, blood and urine tests were normal, and a tumor with a diameter of 4 cm was discovered by chance on an ultrasound.

I am 44 years old and I refused to believe that I, having a leading healthy lifestyle, can have such a terrible disease. I decided to undergo a diagnosis and, if necessary, treatment in Israel. I sent inquiries to different clinics on the Internet and a few employees from various departments of international medical tourism called me. I chose the Ichilov Hospital (Sourasky) and I will explain why.

My grown-up son accompanied me on a trip. We were assigned with an employee who accompanied us everywhere, sat with us in the queue, got us into the doctor’s office for a consultation. The organization completely fell on her shoulders, I could only obey and do what they say (for that many thanks to her). Without her and without the knowledge of Hebrew, we would definitely have been lost in these labyrinths of the hospital.

Doctor Avi Beri was a very pleasant man, a man of few words, like all surgeons in my view. Unfortunately, he confirmed my diagnosis and suggested two treatment options: tumor resection with a da Vinci robot, or radical nephrectomy with a laparoscopic method. I agreed to the last, because the tumor was located in the center of the kidney, and for my peace of mind it was preferable to have a nephrectomy by laparoscopic method. The next day I went to the hospital, and at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, I was operated on successfully by the doctor Avi Beri for an hour. I recovered from the anesthesia quickly, there was a slight pain in the right side, I have something like boots on my legs there that squeezed the air, pressing lightly on my lower leg to avoid blood clots on my legs. Only 2 small scars are visible (like mosquito bites) on my body. According to the nurse’s words, the kidney was removed from a small incision on the scar left after an appendectomy performed in childhood. The next day my hemoglobin dropped sharply, dizziness stopped after blood transfusions. I was staying in the ward for 3 days, after which I was discharged in good condition. The sensations of severe pain were absent during all these days, it was painful only when they took blood from a vein for analysis, but that’s no big deal.

Impressions from the department of international tourism Ichilov (Sourasky) and from the medical staff are very positive, although no one will take bows before you for paying a lot of money for medical services. I didn’t pay extra money into anyone’s pocket. Everything is organized clearly, competently, and professionally. The very appearance of the medical complex is very impressive: multi-storey buildings made of glass with a helipad on the roof of the main building. It is impressive and surprising – how such architectural beauty was created in such a small town!

My story is not an advertisement, I am an ordinary patient who wanted to share my impressions with you, because I remember very well the moment when I eagerly read into all the reviews of patients from different clinics. I hope my story to someone very useful. Now I am at home in Russia. The operation took place a month ago, I feel good. In six months, I plan to come to Sourasky again for a control examination. Thank you all for your attention!

Ichilov is a huge medical center with the latest equipment, where the professionals of their craft work, who are ready to help even in the most difficult situation. In this hospital, I was replaced by four joints, but during the preparation and during these operations, the doctors found serious problems that interfered with the implementation of almost every endoprosthesis. However, every time the doctors of this hospital found a solution to the problem and all operations were performed without any complications. I am very glad that I chose this particular hospital and my doctor Professor Aaron Menachem who operated me on all four times.

I visited the hospital in March 2015 for examination and then in May 2015 for surgery to remove squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue at the Ichilov Medical Center (Sourasky) in Tel Aviv.

I have never met such attention, attitude, equipment, and conditions in Russia, anywhere!

The department of medical tourism picked up a convenient time and sequence of all procedures. In the laboratories, they masterfully performed all the manipulations during the examination. The results are recorded on a CD, the documents are translated into English. Everything was clearly explained.

The operation was carried out by a team with the magnificent ENT-surgeon Moshe Yuda headed.

Several shifts of nurses were caring of me and bringing back to life. The attitude here is different in principle: it is important for the medical staff not only to do their job, but also to cooperate with the patient – we are equal in the process of recovery by importance! And the issue is not that I paid for the operation. They treat the fellow nationals for free and completely on the same conditions! Attitude to all is the same. The staff bears and forbears. By the way, there are Russian speakers in every shift! Absolutely comfortable, calm, humanely, and very nice.

Many thanks to the Israeli medicine, the Sourasky Hospital (Ichilov), which is able to instill hope, give life, and very carefully treats patients!

I am treating in Ichilov.

I heard many negative reviews from the Israelis themselves (I apologize for such a frankness), but I myself have never been “caught.” Everything that they did there with me was top-notch, very attentive staff, instant response to everything.

Maybe I just was lucky!? I don’t know. But I highly recommend it!

I will try to objectively convey my vision regarding this hospital:

My doctor / surgeon was Mr. Avi Beri. I can judge his approach to treatment and professionalism subjectively by 5 points out of five. Any unnecessary tests and other things have not been assigned. Moreover, according to his recommendations, some procedures and analyzes were replaced during my visit by others. This became clear and necessary after the examination. The treatment plan was 95% saved from the planned one (before my first visit). This preliminary plan was presented to me on the basis of the first data.

As to the money, I spent the amount according to the planned budget. Conditions before and after surgery are quite satisfactory. The purpose of my trip was to get a quality treatment, with the result. If you want to see luxury wards, as far as I know this can be obtained, for example, in Assuta, or in the period after discharge. In no case, I don’t want to say bad about this clinic. Nurses are qualified, attentive, and responsive.

The work of the department of international tourism in all honesty leaves much to be desired. But again, I don’t talk about all the employees of this department. I would like to thank Irina (department of international tourism).

In my opinion, the problem of this department is the speed from addressing to the first visit to the doctor. I mean, when you want to be examined by a certain doctor. Of course, you can do it in the same Assuta, but it will cost other money. I was limited in budget, I could not afford it. In view of this, I would have to go to this clinic through Experts Medical on subsequent requests. This circumstance has allowed to save time, nerves, and as a result money.

I tried so that people who need help in Ichilov could read and avoid mistakes. Thanks Ichilov and the people who work there. Health to you, friends!

After detecting oncology, I immediately decided to go to Israel for treatment. Examination and diagnosis in Ichilov were conducted very quickly, in ten days, plus chemistry at the same time. Then I went to chemotherapy every three weeks. After repeated examination, I was operated on. It should be noted that I did not even feel like a cancer patient thanks to such a good approach. I recommend coming here to everyone who is sick.

Лучшие, и это не преувеличение. Обращались к ним неоднократно, но каждый раз впечатление оставалось самое положительное. Всегда вежливый и приветливый персонал, очень чистенько, кормят вкусно. Единственный минус что манной каши у них не дождаться, обычно в меню другие.

Понравилось как у них организовано дело с трансфером, когда не нужно было оставаться в стационаре нас отвозили в гостинницу с комфортом. Пресловутая жара в Израиле переносится довольно просто с кондиционером. Вообщем об условиях они позаботились. Ну и результаты лечения, безусловно, отличные. Рекомендую эту клинику всем.

Более человечного отношения, чем в этой клинике, я больше нигде не встречала. Здесь все реально нацелены на то, чтобы не только вылечить человека и подарить ему здоровье, но и на время лечения обеспечить максимальным комфортмо. Мы на время курса лечения поселились в гостинице в ста метрах от клиники, было удобно доезжать хоть и жара стояла не реальная. Нас всегда сопровождали, на все профедуры. Пару раз процедуры делали ночью, в три часа – приходилось вставать по будильнику, но опять же, мы были не одни. Два дня сыну пришлось провести в стационаре, и кормили тут намного вкусней, чем в большинстве российских больниц. В палате была шторка, можно было ее закрыть и никто не беспокоил. Сразу видно что тут понимают, что такое личное пространство. В общем я осталась очень довольна качеством обслуживания, не говоря уже о лечении, которое помогло сыну прийти в себя.

Болела я три года!в Украине меня отпуливали мол здорова !!!а мне плохо и плохо,!!!никто меня не слышал ,мол я симулянтка!!!диагнозы ставили многие и лечения не понятного три года,замучалась я!!!решили поехать заграницу!!выбрали Израиль!!!о чем не пожалела ни на секунду!!!поехала а Ихилов!!врачи -высший класс!!девочки,которые меня сопровождали,наверное за меня переживали больше чем я сама!!гонора у врачей нет как у наших,врачи простые и очень умные,специалисты высший класссссссс!!!!за несколько дней поставили диагноз,провели все обследоаания!!!огромное спасибо всем кто занимался моей организацией поездки,всем кто меня сопровождал везде,и спасибо за ваш профессионализм и отличное отношение к людям!!!всем советую туда обращаться!!!!

Я с дочкой трижды была в данной клинике с целью проведения операции на ножках.
Наш лечащий врач – ортопед д-р Итан Сегев – это Доктор с большой буквы! Мы очень благодарны ему за его работу. Мы испытываем к нему, его профессионализму полное доверие и благодарим за помощь Сметанкиной Майе!
Доктор Сегев выправил положение ножек нашей дочке, выбрав верную методику и правильно установив, переустановив пластины в коленных суставах за 2 года. Операции прошли очень успешно. Настолько успешно, что, например, спустя менее суток после последней операции, нас уже выписали домой!
Также выражаем благодарность всему персоналу детского отделения Дана за внимание и заботу, оказанную нашей дочери.

Здравствуйте.Хочу поделиться своей историей болезни и выздоровления.Я мама восьми детей,сейчас уже бабушка двоих внуков.В 2011 году мне поставили диагноз-рак правой молочной железы (карцинома 3 степени).Диагноз сразу поставили верный,ничего не могу сказать плохого про нашу диагностику.Но вот предложенное лечение сразу повергло нас с мужем,мягко говоря,в шок.По рекомендации друзей из Израиля обратились в международный отдел медицинского центра “Топ Ихилов Клиник”.Сразу же нас проконсультировали по поводу необходимых обследований и операции.Очень приветливый и отзывчивый персонал(в отличии от Москвы!)На все наши вопросы очень подробно ответили.За пять рабочих дней мне провели все необходимые обследования и я получила консультацию у ведущего маммолога-онколога проф.М.Инбара.Не буду все подробно описывать-скажу главное: мне сохранили грудь,уменьшили опухоль до 5 мм.и провели лампектомию.В Израиле мне провели только один курс химиотерапии,остальные курсы и лучевую терапию я проводила в России,так как семью бросить я не могла себе позволить.Операцию мне проводил отличный хирург-проф.Шнебаум.Хочу выразить огромную благодарность всем врачам и персоналу этой клиники!Уже три года я живу полноценной жизнью.