The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- x-ray of the hand
- 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
- Photo of the hand
- X-ray of the hand (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa offers the full range of modern surgical interventions in this field. The key focuses of clinical practice include reconstructive interventions to correct birth defects, reconstructive interventions after traumatic injuries, breast plastic surgery, removal of benign and malignant skin neoplasms, treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. The scope of tasks also includes the treatment of burns of varying severity, chronic non-healing wounds. There is also successful experience in the field of aesthetic interventions to improve the appearance of the patient. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Yehuda Ullmann.
Some types of microsurgical reconstructive interventions can be performed in collaboration with other departments of the medical center, particularly, the Departments of Otolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopedics, etc.
The department has in its arsenal the most advanced technologies, which allow the doctors to carry out all types of laser therapy. The operations are performed in strict accordance with the requirements of the professional societies and with the use of innovative technical equipment, which guarantees an optimal result.
The department's key clinical focuses include:
- Removal and treatment of skin neoplasms (using the "photoderm" method)
- Facelift (facial skin lifting)
- Otoplasty (ear plastic surgery)
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)
- Abdominoplasty (abdominal correction)
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid correction)
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Breast augmentation
- Breast reduction
- Treatment of wrinkles
- Botox injections
- Filler injections
- Peeling
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Micrographic operations using Mohs surgery
- Lymph node biopsy
- Cryo- and thermal destruction of skin tumors
- Flap plastic surgery
- Breast reduction surgery in men with gynecomastia
- Diabetic foot treatment
- Treatment of chronic non-healing wounds (non-surgical treatment methods, including the use of the most advanced dressing materials and vacuum therapy)
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Yehuda Ullmann is the Chief Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Plastic Surgery and Head of the Burn Unit at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa. He is also the Founder and Director of the Aesthetic Plastic Service at Rambam, and is the Clinical Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery in the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, of the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology).
Dr. Ullman received his doctoral degree from the Technion’s Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He specializes primarily in facial, breast and abdominal aesthetic surgeries, burns, dermatologic surgery and reconstruction of pediatric congenital anomalies, such as cleft lip and palate. His research interests include fat injection, wound healing, trauma and laser procedures.
He has more than 120 original scientific articles, basic and clinical scientific articles (including basic and clinical research) and nine chapters in books. He served as the Chairman of the Israeli Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery from 2009 till 2011. He is currently the Chair of the Physician’s Union at Rambam and Vice Chair of the State Employed Physician’s Organization.
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: