The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- dermatological skin examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- tests for bacterial and fungal culture
- sebum secretion analysis
- differential diagnosis of other diseases of the skin
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Photo of the affected area(s) from different angles
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa offers comprehensive services for the diagnostics and treatment of skin diseases, including vitiligo, dermatitis and malignant skin tumors, in patients of all age groups. The department has a reputation as one of the innovative medical facilities of this kind in Israel. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Reuven Bergman.
The department uses such modern diagnostic techniques for skin lesions as molecular, histological and immunohistochemical examinations, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy. The department also carries out various types of phototherapy (for example, targeted phototherapy, NB-UVB, BB-UVB therapy, systemic and local PUVA therapy), allergy skin tests for contact dermatitis, computer monitoring and dermatoscopy of moles, including the early diagnostics and treatment of melanoma.
It is worth noting that the team of the department's doctors takes part in the number of research projects. In particular, these are projects devoted to the histological and molecular specificities of hereditary skin diseases, the effect and side effects of new drugs, as well as the examination of skin lymphomas and pseudolymphomas.
The main areas of the department's specialization include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of contact dermatitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of psoriasis
- Diagnostics and treatment of vitiligo
- Diagnostics and treatment of melanoma
- Removal of unwanted and dangerous moles
- Different types of phototherapy
- Diagnostics and treatment of dermatological diseases in children, including genetically determined diseases
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Reuven Bergman is the Chief Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa, and the Professor at the Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine of the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology). His main subspecialty is dermatopathology.
Prof. Bergman was trained as a fellow by Prof. Bernard Ackerman at New York University in 1986 - 1987. He also had sabbaticals at the Mayo Clinic on the pathology of cutaneous lymphomas, at the University of Sydney (Australia) on early detection of melanoma, and at St. John's Institute for Diseases of the Skin (London) on genetic skin diseases.
He has authored 230 scientific papers in international journals and currently is a member of the editorial boards of International Journal of Dermatology, American Journal of Dermatopathology and JAMA Dermatology.
Additionally, he was the President of the Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology (until January 2017), and was previously the Chairman of the Israel Examination Boards for specialist certification in Dermatology.
Prof. Bergman’s current research interests include dermatopathology of genetic skin diseases in relation to molecular genetics, and dermatopathology of cutaneous lymphomas and pseudolymphomas. He also has a special clinical interest in early detection of melanoma, autoimmune bullous diseases (pemphigus and pemphigoid) pediatric dermatology, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, mycosis fungoides and genetic skin diseases. He runs a Research Laboratory on Molecular Dermatology within the Department of Dermatology and a Dermatopathology Service within the Department of Pathology.
Prof. Bergman has been appointed as an Honorary Member of the German Society of Dermatology (2015) and of the French Society of Dermatology (2016).
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.
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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: