The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- TSH-basal
- blood gas analysis
- antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
- rheumatoid factor titers (RF)
- chest x-ray examination
- bronchography
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- echocardiography (ECHO)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)
- collected three sputum samples
- pulmonary function test
- bronchoscopy with biopsy
- histological and microbiological examination
- bronchial lavage
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest X-ray, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pulmonology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa provides top-class medical services for patients suffering from lung diseases. The diagnostics and treatment can be carried out both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department has advanced technologies in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, and also specializes in invasive procedures, such as pleural biopsy and pleural puncture. The patients receive medical care from the highly qualified doctors who regularly demonstrate excellent treatment results. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Mordechai Yigla.
The department's key focuses include the diagnostics and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, lung tumors, pulmonary hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic cough and rare respiratory diseases. In addition, the team of the department's pulmonologists has extensive experience in the treatment of patients with secondary lung lesion in systemic diseases, lung lesions caused by intake of medications, as well as patients with lung diseases due to immunodeficiency (bone marrow recipients).
To achieve the best treatment result, the department operates the highly-specialized sections, such as the Section for Pulmonary Hypertension, the Section for Fibrovascular Diseases, the Section for Oxygen and Respiratory Support, as well as the Laboratory for Pulmonary Function Testing.
The department also conducts active research activities aimed at the detection of respiratory failure during sleep caused by bronchial asthma, analysis of the clinical and epidemiological aspects of sarcoidosis in northern Israel, etc.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of lung cancer
- Squamous cell or epidermoid carcinoma
- Adenocarcinoma
- Large cell undifferentiated carcinoma
- Diagnostics
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum cytology
- Biopsy
- Imaging diagnostics (CT, MRI and PET)
- Therapy
- Surgical treatment: pulmonary wedge resection, segmentectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy
- Chemotherapy: neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy: tele-irradiation, high-dose brachytherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Palliative and symptomatic therapy
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostics and treatment of bronchial asthma
- Diagnostics and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
- Diagnostics and treatment of respiratory failure during sleep
- Diagnostics and treatment of chronic cough
- Diagnostics and treatment of rare lung diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of other pulmonological diseases
Curriculum vitae
Dr. Mordechai Yigla is the Chief Physician of the Department of Pulmonology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa.
Dr. Yigla graduated (cum laude) from the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine of the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Rambam.
He has published dozens of research articles, most prominent of which address pulmonary hypertension in patients with end-stage renal failure on chronic hemodialysis therapy. His main areas of interest are pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary injury in immune-compromised patients. The Department of Pulmonology headed by Dr. Yigla has trained numerous residents who now occupy senior positions in Pulmonary Clinics in Israel.
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: