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Shimon Rochkind

Neurosurgeon

8 reviews

Tel Aviv, Israel

Clinical experience: over 45 years

Veronica

surgery

I am very grateful to Prof. Shimon Rochkind for my son's surgery. Professor is a highly qualified specialist, a master of his craft and just a wonderful person!

hellen

Spina Bifida

Good afternoon!!! My daughter Varya Kiseleva was born with a diagnosis of Spina Bifida. At the age of 2 months she had an operation in Moscow to excise a spinal hernia. The first months were difficult for her. The child developed normally, but after a couple of years, pain appeared in the area and the spine became curved. I started searching for a doctor who could help us. The long search was not in vain. Thank God, I found Prof. Shimon, who turned out to be not only a professional in this pathology, but also a wonderful person!!!! He gave us a chance for a normal life. After the operation (fixation of the spinal cord), we had no more pain, my daughter began to grow actively, and sensitivity appeared in her legs. She started to urinate. From the bottom of our hearts we thank Prof. Shimon Rochkind for his golden hands and kind heart!!! Thank you for being there!

Olga

Lumbosacral dysraphism with liquorrhea

Hello! My child was born with a severe anomaly of the spine dysraphism of the lumbosacral region with liquorrhea. The boy was urgently operated in Russia, but unfortunately, the operation was not without complications, pelvic organ functions were disturbed, paralysis of both legs, lack of sensitivity on the buttocks. By the age of 8 years there were worsening: pulling pains in the back and legs, curvature of the spine, deformity of the foot. MRI scans showed secondary fixation of the spinal cord. We turned for help to a wonderful doctor and person Shimon Rochkind. The operation in Israel was successful, the team led by the doctor did a jewelry and very difficult work to release all the roots of the spinal cord. After the operation the child began to feel much better, the pains were gone, my son felt his legs for the first time in the places where they were paralyzed. Now the child is happy that he has become a person with a straight back, his physical abilities have improved, he was able to verticalize and stand independently without support. Doctor, thank you very much for helping us and giving my child a chance to recover and lead an active life.

Ekaterina

Spina Bifida

Hello! My daughter was born prematurely at term. At delivery we found out that she had a lumbar spina bifida aregta et meningoradiculoceles. On 28.11.06, the first operation in Russia "removal of a meningoradiculocele of large size 4 x 5 x 5 cm and plasty of the spinal canal defect" was performed. After the operation, monoparesis developed in the right leg: In the postoperative period on the 3rd day, divergence of the wound was noted. 'Emergency neurosonography was performed - ventriculomegaly was detected.1.12.06 second operation in Russia: "Ventriculoperitoneal shunt on the right side". 09.12.2006 was discharged. When our daughter was 9 years old, we had a repeat MRI in September 2016. Diastonotomyelia and spinal cord fixation were detected. The MRI results were sent to Israel, where Prof. Rochkind agreed to perform the surgery. Time goes on, day by day, month by month and it's been exactly one year since we had the operation, the money was raised with the help of the WorldVita Foundation. During this time a lot has changed, in addition to the fact that we have almost disappeared scoliosis, there is sensitivity in the leg, my daughter can stand on the whole foot, and before only on the heel, just increased muscle tone and the leg does not dangle like an attachment. It's like my daughter has come to life. Thank you to Prof. Shimon Rochkind, and to all the people who helped us! Health to you and your family!!!

lacrimastell

Spina bifida

At 3 months my son was diagnosed with Spina Bifida and in Russia we were offered to wait with the operation, as the chance for a good outcome in our case was said to be very small and that my son would be incontinent and possibly his legs would fail. I was not satisfied with this option, and I was looking for other doctors for a long time with conclusions and mrt for consultation. By chance I found a mom who was collecting money for surgery for a child with a very similar diagnosis in the foundation and found out from her about the doctor. I found more moms who had operated on their children with Prof. Rokhind and all of them as one said that he is a wonderful doctor with golden hands. We sent him the documents for consultation and in January 2015 my son was operated on in Israel. The professor is really a doctor who is not afraid to entrust the health of the child! He is a professional and works with a great team of doctors! Now my son is four years old, he runs and jumps, he has everything normal with the toilet - he is a normal child and only the scar on his back is the only thing that reminds us of the operation. We are very grateful to the professor and his whole team! Thank you very much for your hard work!

Poksana

ѕpina bifidа

Hello, my son was diagnosed with lipomyelomeningocele, spinal cord fixation, lipoma of the spinal cord and terminal filament at the age of two. There were no visible abnormalities, my boy developed well, he started walking at the age of 10 months, there were no pelvic organ abnormalities, there was only a small fat in the lumbar region, but the doctors were not particularly worried about it. When we went for examination about this lipoma, after MRI we were given this terrible diagnosis. My legs gave out after I started researching what this diagnosis was. The neurosurgeon said that as long as there are no visible changes, it is not worth to operate, but it is better to operate after the beginning of changes to equalize the consequences after the operation. And the consequences are pelvic organ disorders, catheterization, diapers for life and legs can fall off! I was horrified by all this and started looking for information. I found Prof. Shimon Rochkind, he undertook to perform the operation and we trusted him! The surgery was performed 3 months ago, it was a complicated operation, the professor removed the lipoma and removed the fixations. The operation was performed with jewelry, not a single nerve root was damaged. Now my boy runs, plays and jumps. He is absolutely healthy! We are very grateful to the professor and his whole team! God bless you all with health and happiness!

Eugenia

ѕpina bifidа

We are from Yekaterinburg (Russia). Our son Andriusha was operated on by Prof. Shimon Rockhind at the age of 10 months. We have Spina Bifida occulta. In Russia we were not given a positive prognosis after the operation. Then we started looking for someone who could really help us. The diagnosis is scary, the consequences too. We did not give up and found and trusted Sh. Rokhind. Now we are 1 yr. 7 months. We have an absolutely healthy child, for which we are very grateful to the professor and his team.

Valentina

removal of a tumor on the spine

A month ago Alexander underwent the most difficult surgery to remove a giant tumor on his spine. The situation was critical-dysfunction of pelvic organs, threatened and paralyzed legs. Professor Shimon Rochkind brilliantly coped with all these terrible problems by performing a virtuoso operation to completely remove the tumor. Now everything is on the mend, thanks to the golden hands of the professor all the functions of the body are being restored. In spite of what I have suffered, Prof. Rochkind will remain a bright spot in my life. How much good this wonderful doctor brought to people with his hard work! It should be noted that Professor Rochkind is a pleasant, attentive person with charisma, which allows the patient to feel confident in the success of treatment. I bow to you, dear Professor!

Neurosurgeon

Clinical experience: over 45 years

Achievements and awards

Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences.

Recipient of 7 international awards and 3 national awards for basic and clinical research, including the Outstanding Teacher Award, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.

Author of 77 articles, 7 review articles, 4 case studies, 15 proceedings, and 31 chapters in books.

11 international patents in the field of biotechnology and laser technology.

16 grants, including FP7 (EU consortium), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Johnson & Johnson, Moxie Foundation, German-Israeli Foundation (GIF), Baxter International.

About the Doctor

He is a specialist in neurosurgery, spine surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery, using modern laser and bioengineering technologies to perform the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications. He was the first to use laser therapy to treat peripheral nervous system injuries.

He is also involved in research and is a member of the Israeli Society for Laser Neurotechnology and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Specialization

microsurgery and neurosurgeryof peripheral nerves of limbs;
restoration of hand function, brachial plexus, lumbosacral plexus, injuries as “horse’s tail”.

Education

1975 Higher medical education, graduated with honors Ivano-Frankivsk Medical Institute, Ukraine.
1976-1978 Specialization in the Department of Neurosurgery, Ivano-Frankivsk City Hospital, Ukraine.
1979-1981 Specialization in the neurosurgery department of the medical center “Rambam”, Haifa, Israel.
1981-1988 Specialization in the Department of Neurosurgery of the Medical Center named after Soraski (“Ichilov” Hospital), Tel Aviv.
1989-1990 Training Course in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
1992 Advanced course on restoration of the brachial plexus and peripheral nerves of the upper and lower extremities in Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.

Clinical experience

2001 – 2020 Director of the Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction Unit, Department of Neurosurgery – Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center , Tel Aviv University.
2010 – today Head, Translational Medicine & Research Center for Nerve Reconstruction.
2021 – today Head, Microsurgical Center for Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction Assuta Medical Centers, Tel Aviv.

Academic and Scientific activity

Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine named fater Sourasky, Tel Aviv University.
Director of training programs for microsurgery and neurosurgeons peripheral nerves of limbs.
Course coordinator of Neurosurgery of the peripheral nerves of the limbs and the course of endoscopic surgery.
Chief Editor of Photomedicine and Laser Surgery Magazine, a member of the editorial board of Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery and the other two international clinical and scientific journals.
Reviewer of 19-year international clinical and scientific journals, including: The New England Journal, Neurological Research, Biomaterials, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Experimental Pathology, Brain Research, Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, and Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Clinical and research interests are focused on the development and clinical use of modern microsurgical and reconstructive techniques for the treatment of peripheral nerve tumors in experimental studies on the restoration of the full damage of the peripheral nerves and spinal cord using bioengineering techniques of nerve cell tissues, as well as the development of the pilot laser technology and methodology for the treatment of damaged peripheral nerves.
Owner of 11 patents issued in the United States, Israel and Europe.

Membership in professional organizations

Israel Medical Association, Israel
Israel Surgical Society, Israel
Israel Neurosurgical Society, Israel, affiliated to World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
International Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine
European Neuroscience Association
Binational Neurological Surgery Societies, Germany-Israel
International Laser Therapy Association
International Society for Low Power Laser Application in Medicine
International Medical Society of Paraplegia
Vice-President of Societa Internazionale di Laser Medico Chirurgico
The World Association for Emergency and Disaster Medicine
Board Member Task Force Committee on Pediatric Disaster
European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
The New York Academy of Sciences
Honorary Member The Greek Medical Laser Association, Greece
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
President World Association for Laser Therapy
Honorary Member Swedish Laser-Medical Society
American Society for Peripheral Nerve
American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons Section of Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
International Membership – Congress of Neurological Surgeons
European Microsurgical Research Association
International Membership American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Sunderland Society
European Society for the Study of Peripheral Nerve Repair and Regeneration (ESPNR)

Clinic where the doctor performs surgeries

Assuta Hospital Tel Aviv

4.8

5 reviews

Israel, Tel Aviv