The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- tumor markers
- blood gas analysis
- chest x-ray
- high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT)
- MRI scan of chest (on indication 1200 €)
- pulmonary function test
- biopsy of lymph node with histological examination (on indication 2500 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa offers all the options of modern medicine for the diagnostics and surgical treatment of thoracic diseases. The department's specialists mostly have to deal with operations on the esophagus, lungs, interventions to remove thoracic tumors, as well as with the treatment of injuries to the lungs and mediastinal organs. The surgeons have a perfect command of the modern surgical techniques, so they successfully perform even extremely complex interventions. The department is the largest and leading medical facility of this kind nationwide. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Ran Kremer.
The department annually performs about 500 operations, both open and minimally invasive. The department specializes in minimally invasive surgery on the thoracic organs. Most of these operations are performed using the very latest technology – video-assisted thoracoscopy, which eliminates the need for a classic open access.
In addition, the department carries out about 300 invasive x-ray- and CT-guided diagnostic procedures every year. The diagnostic spectrum also covers bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, thoracoscopy, mediastinoscopy, fine-needle aspiration puncture biopsy and other tests.
The department's medical staff is constantly striving for excellence in the field of patient care, which is manifested in the high professionalism and emotional support of the patient and his family during hospitalization and follow-up monitoring. All employees of the department work fruitfully for the benefit of patients and are proud of their awards for excellent medical care from the management of the hospital, the Ministry of Health and the President of Israel.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax
- Diagnostics and treatment of dysphagia
- Surgical interventions to eliminate the causes of swallowing disorders
- Radiation therapy for detected neoplasms
- Endoscopic treatments
- Implantation of self-expanding stents for the restoration of esophageal patency
- Diagnostics and treatment of small cell and non-small cell lung cancer
- Pneumonectomy (total removal of the lung)
- Lobectomy (removal of the lobe of the lung)
- Segmentectomy (removal of a portion of the lobe of the lung)
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
- Stereotactic surgery (CyberKnife system)
- Palliative care
- Diagnostics and treatment of other diseases, other surgical techniques
Curriculum vitae
Dr. Ran Kremer is the Chief Physician of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa.
Dr. Kremer graduated with honors from the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine of the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology). He completed his training in General Thoracic Surgery at Rambam, and was a Fellow of the Lung Transplant Program at the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada. He introduced advanced Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) in Israel, which made him one of the leading surgeons in the country.
Dr. Kremer is a Clinical Lecturer at the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and received the Best Lecturer of the Year Award. He also serves as the Chairman of the Morbidity and Mortality Committee at the Rambam’s Department of Surgery.
Dr. Kremer is a Member of the Israel Society of General Thoracic Surgery and a Board Member of the Scientific Council of the Israeli Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
His special interests include esophageal surgery and thoracic oncology. He is also involved in the active management of thoracic trauma patients.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
About hospital
The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million locals, as well as the members of the Israel Defense Forces, UN Peacekeeping Forces and the United States Sixth Fleet. The medical center houses 61 inpatient departments, 73 specialized departments, 10 medical institutes and 25 laboratories. It is also the clinical and academic base of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
The medical center includes the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital. It is a multidisciplinary medical facility specializing in the diagnostics and treatment of various pathologies, including extremely rare ones, in children of all age groups.
The total number of employees in the medical facility is 4,000 (715 doctors and 1,407 nurses). Many doctors are world-famous in the field of their clinical specialty and participate in advanced research projects in order to offer new treatment methods not only to their patients, but also to the world community.
The medical center is a leader in the field of medical care in emergency cases with a large number of victims. In addition, the hospital is certified in accordance with the strict standards of the Joint Commission International (JCI).
During the long-term and successful clinical practice, the medical center has formed a clear vision of optimal medical support and system of values. These suggest that the primary focus is always on the patient with his individual needs and wishes, while the medical services are professional, high-quality and safe. In addition, the specialists of the hospital apply the most effective and innovative treatment methods, as well as create a favorable environment, which contributes to the improvement of physical and emotional health and well-being of the patient. The key role in the daily work of the hospital is also played by a tolerant attitude towards all patients.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa live in comfortable rooms designed in light colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing clothes, an armchair and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV, a telephone. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu also includes dietary and vegetarian dishes.
Further details
Standard rooms include: