Sheba Medical Center
Tel Aviv
, Israel
4
reviews
Price level High
JCI American Medical Institutions Accreditation
I-CORE (Israeli Centers for Research Excellence) "Center of Scientific Excellence".
Best Smart Hospitals in the World 2021 by Newsweek Magazine
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1948
year of foundation
1700
beds
>45000
surgeries per year
1500000
patients every year
About clinic
Sheba Medical Center is the largest medical facility in the Middle East. Sheba Medical Center is known far beyond the borders of Israel. It is in this state multidisciplinary clinic that politicians and VIPs from different countries prefer to be treated. Sheba is the first Israeli hospital to be internationally accredited by JCI. Patients with the most difficult cases from all over the world are treated here. Among the 159 specialized clinics, centers and departments of Sheba, foreign patients are most in demand for treatment in the following profiles:
- oncology;
- oncohematology, bone marrow transplantation, CAR-T-cell therapy;
- pediatrics;
- cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Due to the fact that scientific research of the international level is conducted in Sheba University Center, the most advanced and innovative methods of diagnosis and treatment are used in all areas of medicine.
Cancer Treatment at Sheba Cancer Center
An interdisciplinary team of oncologists performs diagnostics and treatment of all types of malignant tumors and blood cancer at the level of the best world standards. The cooperation of Sheba Medical Center with the American Anderson Cancer Center and the presence of a large specialized research center make it possible to treat cancer at a new level, inaccessible in many other clinics.
High-tech laboratories use innovative techniques to determine the exact biology and genetics of each tumor. This allows physicians to develop an effective personalized treatment protocol. Specialists select drugs in accordance with the molecular genetic characteristics of the tumor.
Cancer surgery is organ-preserving in the initial stages. Most surgeries are minimally invasive and endoscopic. For some types of cancer, robotic surgeries are used. Surgeons also remove tumors by microwave, radiofrequency, or ultrasound ablation. In the case of breast, head and neck cancer, methods of reconstructive and plastic surgery are used to ensure an aesthetic result and complete rehabilitation of patients.
Chemotherapy complies with the latest international protocols, many of which have been developed in Israel and at Sheba Clinic. In targeted therapy and immunotherapy, drugs of the latest generation are used. In complex cases and recurrences of cancer, patients have access to the latest drugs that are undergoing clinical trials.
Radiotherapists use advanced radiation technologies, including brachytherapy, radiosurgery, intraoperative radiotherapy, and radionuclide therapy.
Treatment of blood cancer in children and adults at Sheba
Blood cancer treatment protocols include bone marrow and stem cell transplantations. Also, foreign patients have access to an innovative method of treating this disease – CAR-T-cell therapy. This is an effective treatment using your own T-lymphocytes, modified in the laboratory to destroy malignant cells.
Melanoma treatment in a specialized center in Sheba
In a unique melanoma treatment center, in addition to conventional methods of treatment, doctors perform immunotherapy with TIL-cells (tumor-infiltrating T-lymphocytes) for metastatic melanoma. We also use individually selected latest drugs for targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Treatment of Children in Sheba
The structure of Sheba includes a separate Children's Clinic Safra. A large multidisciplinary hospital provides treatment for children from birth to 18 years of age at the level of world standards. All areas of pediatrics are represented in Safra. Along with the usual departments, specialized centers are operated in the hospital, including:
- congenital heart defects;
- endocrinology and diabetes;
- neurology and multiple sclerosis;
- neurosurgery and epilepsy;
- pulmonology;
- rare diseases, including cystic fibrosis.
The infrastructure and staff of Safra Clinic meet all the needs of children and their accompanying parents.
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at Sheba
Treatment of patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system is carried out in a large integrative Heart Center in highly specialized high-tech departments, including:
- invasive cardiology;
- catheterization laboratories;
- cardiothoracic surgery;
- vascular surgery.
The level of equipment, attending physicians, and success rates of the procedures correspond to those in the leading cardiac surgery centers in Europe and the USA.
Rehab at Sheba
Sheba offers cutting-edge orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitation is also available for various diseases in specialized departments:
- spinal cord injuries;
- multiple sclerosis;
- eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia);
- movement disorders in the lower extremities and gait;
- geriatrics (Alzheimer's disease, stroke, problems with speech and memory in the elderly);
- respiratory diseases (obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, respiratory distress syndrome);
- hearing and speech disorders.
Patients have access to a unique gym with advanced digital technology and virtual reality simulation to restore movement in the limbs.
Benefits of Treatment at Sheba
Choosing Sheba, foreign patients enjoy the following advantages of this center:
- treatment at a clinic that has been ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the world by Newsweek magazine for five consecutive years;
- they receive world-class medical services and have access to innovative treatment methods and drugs that are not yet used in other clinics;
- they are treated by leading international experts, many of whom are included in the list of the best doctors in Israel according to Forbes;
- there is no language barrier thanks to the service of coordinators-translators;
- treatment can be quickly organized, especially with the support of Expert Medical.
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The best specialties of the hospital
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Cardiosurgery
Endocrinology
Gatroenterology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics & gynecology
Oncology
Orthopedy
Pulmonology
Urology, nephrology
Alexey
5/5
Clinic: Sheba Medical Center
Diagnosis: Hip replacement
I underwent surgery to replace the hip joint. I was in the orthopedics department on the third floor, wing B.
The next day I got up and walked down the hall with a walker. By the evening I was already taking the first steps up the stairs holding on to the railing. On the third day I was discharged from the hospital and myself. I got home by taxi .. I climbed the stairs, too, without third-party objects. My result is a super-professional doctor. Special thanks to the surgeon Eran Avivi, a specialist and a professional in his field, as for me he is generally a magician in a surgeon’s dressing gown. Low bow to all the doctors of the orthopedics department of the hospital. Shiba ….. recommend !
29/09/2019
Vasiliy
5/5
Clinic: Sheba Medical Center
Diagnosis: Burkitt's lymphoma
The medical staff is very polite, always with a smile. The professional qualities of everyone with whom we had to cross at a very high level. About each of their actions in relation to the child, they explain what they do and why. The main rule when referring to a child is to do everything so that the child does not get hurt and does not cause mental trauma. It is not for nothing that Sheba Medical Center ranks among the top ten in the world.
06/11/2019
Ihor
5/5
Clinic: Sheba Medical Center
Diagnosis: Lung cancer
When lung cancer was detected, we were advised to go to Israel, namely to the Sheba clinic, since our friends had already been treated there.
We contacted the clinic via the Internet and, having sent all the necessary test results, they promptly sent us an invitation for treatment.
Arriving in Israel, we were pleasantly surprised by the attitude of the medical staff towards all patients.
After conducting the necessary examinations, the doctors of the thoracic department decided to perform the operation with punctures, using temperature equipment (a man-made source of radiation used in treatment), and not cavity as they were going to do in Russia. The entire medical staff of the department was very attentive and caring, for which special thanks to them.
On the 7th day after the operation, my mother was discharged, and after another 10 days we were at home, in Voronezh (before the doctors did not recommend a flight.)
Summing up my words, I would like to sincerely and wholeheartedly say thank you to the doctors at Sheba Clinic, who saved my mother, because MOM is the most dear person in life.
27/08/2015
Lydia
5/5
Clinic: Sheba Medical Center
Diagnosis: Breast cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in Moscow 5 years ago. At first, I wanted to be treated at home, but the doctor advised a clinic in Israel. We read about the Sheba clinic, turned to the international department. The next day, I received an invitation and went with my daughter to the clinic. We were met, escorted to the clinic, and shown to the doctors. A few days later, Dr Moishe Papa made an operation. Thanks God, I’m doing well, I managed to save my breasts, which was not promised in Moscow. Every six months I go for an examination. Yes, it’s not cheap, but life is worth it.
26/08/2015
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Cost of diagnostics and operations
Oncology
| Breast cancer | 2950 - 5950 $ | Enquire price |
| Prostate cancer | 2250 - 21850 $ | Enquire price |
| Melanoma | 2390 - 7860 $ | Enquire price |
| Pancreatic cancer | 3500 - 8200 $ | Enquire price |
| Lungs' cancer | 2300 - 3900 $ | Enquire price |
| Sarcoma | 1480 - 4850 $ | Enquire price |
| Ovarian cancer | 1500 - 19800 $ | Enquire price |
| Lymphoma | 1300 - 9800 $ | Enquire price |
| Kidney cancer | 1600 - 20000 $ | Enquire price |
| Liver cancer | 2600 - 11900 $ | Enquire price |
| Bladder cancer | 3000 - 8200 $ | Enquire price |
| Uterine cancer | 2900 - 12900 $ | Enquire price |
| Uterus myoma | 1850 - 6550 $ | Enquire price |
| Brain cancer | 2900 - 12650 $ | Enquire price |
| Skin cancer | от 7600 $ | Enquire price |
| Cervical cancer | от 1200 $ | Enquire price |
| Stomach cancer | от 1334 $ | Enquire price |
| Gallbladder cancer | от 10000 $ | Enquire price |
| Bowel cancer | от 7600 $ | Enquire price |
Oncohematology
| Blood cancer | 3700 - 11500 $ | Enquire price |
Orthopedics
| Intervertebral hernia | 12000 $ | Enquire price |
| Arthrosis | 9967 $ | Enquire price |
Urology
| Prostatitis | 2200 - 4400 $ | Enquire price |
| Prostate adenoma | 1800 - 10600 $ | Enquire price |
Gastroenterology
| Crohn's disease | 3600 - 13000 $ | Enquire price |
| Haemorrhoids | от 1325 $ | Enquire price |
Neurosurgery
| Brain cancer | 2900 - 12650 $ | Enquire price |
Neurology
| Epilepsy | 3000 - 24400 $ | Enquire price |
Pulmonology
| Asthma treatment | 3700 - 5700 | Enquire price |
Best clinic's doctors
Professor Raanan Berger
Oncologist
Work experience:
20 years
Achievements:
Specialization:
- Clinical oncology and radiation therapy
- Treatment of ureter, kidney and prostate tumors
Clinical and scientific experience:
- Participant in research in the field of cancer treatment under the leadership of Professor Gidi Rahbi, head of the Center for Cancer Studies at the Medical Center named after Chaima Sheba, Tel Hashomer
- Manager of clinical trials in the field of treatment of early and late stages of cancer (over 80 studies)
- Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University
- Scientific supervisor of theses
- Head and leading oncologist of the Institute of Medical Oncology at the Medical Center named after Chaima Sheba, Israel
- Head of the Department of the Institute of Clinical Research at the Medical Center named after Chaima Sheba, Israel
Membership in associations:
- Israel Medical Association
Professor Yakov Shekhter
Oncologist
Work experience:
35 years
Achievements:
Doctor leads research into the early diagnosis of melanoma, immunological treatment of the last stages of this disease. Professor Schechter’s works are published in the international medical journals Journal of Immunology, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Oncology Reports, Anticancer Research, etc.
Professor Raphael Catan
Oncologist
Work experience:
42 years
Achievements:
Doctor is the initiator and leader of numerous clinical trials and scientific research. Published in the international journals Oncology Reports, American Journal of Clinical Oncology, Acta Oncologica, Anticancer Research, etc.
Dr. Nachshon Knoller
Neurosurgeon
Work experience:
28 years
Achievements:
Specializes in spine surgery. Conducts research on methods of medical treatment of craniocerebral and vertebral injuries.
Raanni Ehud
Cardiac surgeon
Work experience:
30 years
Achievements:
Professor Ehud RAANANI is a world-renowned specialist in the field of cardio-thoracic surgery.
He specializes in the treatment of aortic aneurysms and the correction of heart valves, masterfully performs the most complex and modern operations, such as coronary artery bypass grafting with and without the connection of a heart-lung machine, heart valve replacement, removal of heart tumors and other types of surgical interventions. He treats heart rhythm disorders (atrial fibrillation) using the latest MAZE method (“Labyrinth”), the effectiveness of which is more than 90%.
Under the leadership and with the direct participation of Ehud Raanani, Israeli and international groups of scientists are conducting research in the field of cardiac surgery.
He teaches at Tel Aviv University.
He is the author of more than 173 scientific papers published in leading medical journals.
For a huge contribution to the development of world cardiac surgery, he was repeatedly awarded prestigious awards and prizes.
Membership:
- Head of the Israeli Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
- European Association of Cardiac Surgeons
- American Association of Heart Surgeons
Prof. Mordechai (Moti) Goldenberg
Gynecologist
Work experience:
over 30 years
Achievements:
Mordechai Goldenberg is a specialist in laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, endometriosis treatment and endoscopy.
Winner of the first prize “Golden hysteroscope” of the international congress of endoscopic gynecology in 1998 and 2000.
Education and experience:
- He received his Bachelor of Medicine degree from Ben Gurion University, Israel;
- Completed an internship at the Shiba Medical Center;
- Completed specialization and courses in the USA and France.
- Professor of Tel Aviv University;
- Director of the National School of Endoscopic Surgery;
Head of the gynecology department at Assuta Medical Center.
Author of more than 100 scientific works.
Membership in international organizations:
- European Society of Endoscopy;
- American Society of Endoscopy;
- Israeli Society of gynecologists-endoscopists.
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Why do patients prefer Sheba Clinic?
Sheba Medical Center is Israel’s largest public hospital. It is located in Tel Hashomer, 6 km from Tel Aviv. This is the medical base of the Israeli army where Israeli soldiers undergo treatment and rehabilitation. It is focused on international medical tourism. It was built as the first “City of Health” in Israel.
Structure of the medical center:
- area – 60 hectares (the largest in Israel);
- 159 departments and clinics;
- 33 laboratories;
- up to 2,000 people can be in the hospital at the same time;
- 8,000 medical staff, including 1,300 doctors.
The most popular areas of the medical center:
- neurology;
- cardiology and cardiac surgery;
- oncology;
- hemato-oncology;
- genetics and oncogenetics;
- immunology;
- obstetrics and gynecology;
- pediatrics;
- stem cell therapy;
- rehabilitation and others.
Benefits of being treated in this center:
The ability to undergo diagnostics and treatment absolutely of any disease. Many people choose the center because of the accurate diagnosis. Particular attention is paid to the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and others.
- It is included in the TOP-10 hospitals in the world.
- Unique author’s developments: 17% of the treatment methods accepted in the world practice are on the account of Sheba’s doctors.
- Robotic surgery.
- Stereotactic operations.
- Application of navigation in surgery.
- Leader in the number of TCM.
- High level of comfort.
- If necessary, accommodation of an accompanying person is possible.
- Prices for many procedures are regulated by the Israeli Ministry of Health.
What are the principles of oncology treatment at Sheba Clinic?
40,000 patients are treated annually at the oncology center.
All conditions for successful diagnosis and treatment of all types of oncological pathologies are created here.
The department is equipped with the latest devices, including:
- linear accelerators IMRT;
- stereotaxic devices SRS;
- cone-beam CT and others.
Doctors of the department have high rates of successful treatment due to following the basic rules:
- Comprehensive treatment. To increase the effectiveness of treatment, the specialists of the department combine several methods of therapy. Doctors use:
- minimally invasive surgery;
- radiotherapy, including brachytherapy;
- chemotherapy;
- targeted therapy.
- Personalized treatment. For each patient, an individual plan is drawn up, taking into account age, general condition, type and location of the tumor, and stage of the disease.
- Caring for the emotional state of the patient.
Sheba Medical Center doctors use high-quality medicines with a minimum of side effects. In Sheba Clinic, the complete cure for cancer when detected in the early stages is 95%. Five-year survival rates for late-stage detection are among the best in the world.
Many healthy people prefer to undergo a cancer check-up at the clinic, which allows detecting 11 types of cancer in the early stages. This procedure is in demand among foreign patients.
Sheba Clinic features a Cancer Research Center where doctors test new treatment protocols and conduct cancer vaccine trials. In the laboratories of the center, genetic tests for the presence of mutations are available, which can reveal a predisposition to breast and prostate cancer.
What are the advanced methods used at Sheba Clinic for the treatment of blood cancer?
Oncohematology in Israel is one of the leading branches of medicine. Sheba Clinic performs 250 successful bone marrow transplantations annually, which has allowed it to become a leader in the number of patients cured of leukemia.
The high result is a consequence of the use of innovative technologies, a powerful medical and diagnostic base, and the professionalism of the medical staff.
The Institute of Oncohematology at Sheba Clinic is the largest in the country.
The leading method of treatment is well-chosen chemotherapy.
The sparing chemotherapy developed by oncologists at the University of Tel Aviv are used in the oncology center. With the help of modern technologies, a substance that causes cell death is enclosed in microcapsules, which are covered on top with specific particles that are found only in malignant cells. After entering the blood, the microcapsules are connected to the receptors of tumor cells. Then the cytostatic comes out of the capsular membrane and damages the malignant cell, causing its destruction. At the same time, healthy cells remain intact.
Bone marrow transplantation is performed only if chemotherapy is ineffective. Its goal is to restore the normal process of hematopoiesis.
Also, the following methods help to achieve high results in treatment:
- chemofiltration: improves the patient’s condition by removing toxic substances from the blood;
- chemoembolization: to block the artery that feeds the tumor, a special drug is injected into the blood vessel (effective for lymphomas);
- immune biological therapy: the introduction of immune cells into the body that can recognize and destroy malignant cells;
- Port system: a special installation for the introduction of drugs into a vein, that reduces the load on the veins, and prevents the occurrence of phlebitis.
The department of oncohematology offers the most advanced treatment methods to date. Sheba’s team of oncohematologists are also leaders in the number of successful bone marrow transplantations. The Medical Center cooperates with the International BMT Registry and the European Group for BMT and Blood Transfusion.
Why do patients prefer the cardiology department of Sheba Hospital?
Pathologies of the cardiovascular system are treated at the Heart Center, which includes 13 departments. More than 35,000 people are treated here every year. High-tech diagnostics allow cardiologists to accurately assess the state of the heart and blood vessels, as well as control the treatment process.
The treatment regimen is compiled by an interdisciplinary commission, which includes cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and rehabilitation specialists.
The technical capabilities of the operating units of the center make it possible to perform hybrid operations. For example, they combine open-heart surgery with minimally invasive and endovascular procedures of any complexity.
Many heart valve surgeries are performed using the minimally invasive Port Access method. The procedure does not involve opening the chest. The surgeon makes a small incision between the ribs under the breast, through which the endoscope and microinstruments are inserted. Coronary artery bypass grafting is performed mainly by this method.
Innovative techniques are also used in intensive care. To protect the brain of critically ill patients, therapeutic hypothermia is performed, that is an artificial decrease in body temperature. This procedure is available in only a few cardiac centers in the world.
For patients who have undergone major interventions, cardiorehabilitation is available, which is also carried out according to schemes individually drawn up for each patient. In the rehabilitation department, everyone can undergo heart diagnostics and testing. For example, testing with increasing load, observation, and monitoring of the work of the heart during the day using a special Holter system, and others.
Sheba Hospital features the International Center for the Treatment of Congenital Heart Diseases. Cardiac surgeons of the center perform minimally invasive operations to eliminate defects of the interventricular, interatrial septal, and other complex procedures.
What orthopedic procedures are best done at Sheba Clinic?
Orthopedists of the medical center specialize in the following procedures:
- treatment of arthritis, arthrosis, osteomyelitis;
- surgery of the hand, shoulder, hip, knee joints, intervertebral discs;
- replacement and reconstruction of joints;
- recovery operations after injuries.
The specialists of the orthopedic center have at their disposal the latest equipment, unique tools, and technologies that have no analogs in the world. It was here that the world’s first robotic system was invented, which is used in the most complex operations on the spine.
The department’s orthopedists successfully perform laparoscopic surgeries that are gentle on the patient, including robotic ones. All of this allows returning mobility to patients who were previously considered incurable.
The hospital features specialized clinics for orthopedic trauma, spinal deformities, and pathologies of the foot and lower leg. Rehabilitation is available to patients suffering from paralysis of the lower extremities using the ReWalk Rehabilitation exoskeleton, a special device for verticalization and movement.
What are the features of Sheba Clinic for the treatment of children?
Children from 0 months old are accepted by the Safra Children’s Hospital, which consists of 20 departments. They include resuscitation, immunology, departments of oncohematology and TCM, hospice, centers for rehabilitation, child development, and others. The hospital’s capacity allows it to receive 60,000 children annually.
The children’s center features a research institute for the treatment of children. Diagnosis of all diseases is carried out in accordance with international protocols. In Safra, the most complex cases of oncology and many diseases, including malformations, are treated.
For a positive impact on the child’s psyche, the hospital is designed in the style of play centers: bright colors, animal images, safe furniture, play areas. For children under 3 years old, there are diagnostic and rehabilitation kindergartens. There is a parent support group.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is available for children with long-term heart and lung dysfunction. This procedure is performed only in two clinics in Israel.
Experienced pediatricians successfully treat cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, birth defects, and other diseases. All procedures are painless.
What IVF methods are used at Sheba Clinic?
The artificial insemination department at Sheba Hospital is considered one of the most advanced in the world.
Specialists successfully use, along with the classical IVF scheme, various innovative methods that significantly increase the chances of pregnancy:
- ICSI, intracytoplasmic sperm injection. A doctor under a microscope injects a spermatozoon into the cytoplasm of the egg. It is used for male infertility and immunological incompatibility of germ cells. A small amount of viable spermatozoa is sufficient for the procedure. Seminal fluid is obtained both naturally and with the help of a testicular biopsy.
- PGD, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. The doctor performs a biopsy of one of the cells of the embryo. The technology makes it possible to identify possible genetic diseases of the fetus, as well as to determine the sex of the embryo in cases where this is decisive for the health of the unborn child.
- Implantation of frozen viable embryos. Sheba blade has technological capabilities to preserve fully viable embryos for several years with further implantation both in the body of a biological mother and a surrogate mother.
- Cryopreservation (freezing) of eggs and seminal fluid for further use for IVF or ICSI procedures.
- Cryopreservation of ovarian tissues. It allows women to restore reproductive function after cytotoxic therapy.
The center also performs surgical treatment of diseases, in which it is impossible to get pregnant naturally: blockage of the fallopian tubes, cysts, etc. All couples undergo a comprehensive diagnosis to determine the optimal treatment regimen.
How can I go to Sheba Clinic for treatment?
It is better to entrust the fast and reliable organization of a trip to the Sheba Medical Center to experienced coordinators-doctors of Experts Medical. They will promptly help choose an attending physician and draw up medical documents. If necessary, they organize a preliminary online consultation.
In emergency cases, the organization of the trip will be carried out within 3 hours.
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