The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- otorhinolaryngological examination
- X-ray of the nasal region
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- surgical correction of nasal septum deviation
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray and CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center provides the highly accurate diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and sinuses, throat, mouth, head and neck. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Dan Fliss.
The department uses advanced techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, which guarantee optimal treatment results. Of particular interest to the department's team of doctors are comprehensive surgical interventions for removal of benign and malignant tumors in the skull base, head, neck and trachea, including reconstructive surgery.
The department offers various types of operations for the treatment of hearing loss, including endoscopic operations in the nasal cavity, nasal canals and upper pharynx, operations for the treatment of vocal cords, snoring correction, etc. In addition, the doctors cooperate closely with the experts in the field of neurosurgery and plastic surgery in order to carry out interdisciplinary surgical interventions.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Placement of Baha bone-anchored hearing aid
- Cochlear implantation
- Digital examination of the vocal cords
- Injection treatment for dizziness
- Endoscopic surgery of the ear, nose and throat
- Endoscopic surgery to remove pituitary tumors
- Endoscopic surgery on the nose and paranasal sinuses (using navigation system)
- Endoscopic surgery for speech restoration (under local anesthesia)
- Endoscopic salivary gland surgery
- Endoscopic surgery to remove tumors of the anterior part of the skull base
- Endoscopic surgery to treat Zenker's diverticulum
- Functional and aesthetic nasal surgery
- Mastoidectomy
- Surgery to remove tumors and reconstruction of the anterior and lateral part of the skull base
- Myringotomy with the installation of tympanic ventilation tube
- Non-surgical treatment of salivary gland stones and other salivary gland disorders
- Parathyroid surgery, including hormone monitoring
- Cervical dissection, including paratracheal and selective cervical dissection
- Radio wave therapy for snoring and sleep disorders
- Removal of tumors of the upper jaw (maxillectomy)
- Surgery for hearing restoration using synthetic implants
- Surgery for the restoration of laryngeal and tracheal function
- Surgery to resect and restore facial bones and soft tissues of the face and neck using implants
- Operations for speech restoration (prosthetics)
- Thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
- Treatment for vocal cord paralysis and weakness
- Tympanoplasty (tympanic membrane reconstruction)
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Continuing Education
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
- Microvascular Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstruction, Sunnybrook Health Science Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
- Skull Base Surgery, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland.
Academic Experience
- 1996 Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
- 2005 Full Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Scientific Staff Member, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
- Teaching and Visiting Professor in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia and the recipient of the prestigious Eugene Myers International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer (2008) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Conference Participation
- Invited Guest Lecturer in Australia, Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, China, Chile, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong-Kong, Holland, India, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Serbia, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Turkey, Taiwan, USA, Vietnam.
Memberships in Professional Publications
- Israel Medical Association.
- Israel Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
- Israeli Society of Head and Neck Surgery, Oncology.
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- American Society of Head and Neck Surgery.
- Association for Research in Otolaryngology.
- North American Skull Base Society.
- American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
About hospital
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is the second largest and one of the most advanced healthcare and research facilities in Israel. It began its work in 1961, but it is still popular among the local population and attracts thousands of international patients.
The multidisciplinary medical center covers an area of 150,000 m². It has 60 departments and institutes with 1300 beds. The hospital annually provides its highly professional services to more than 1,5 million patients. In addition, the hospital enjoys prestige among doctors, many of whom want to have an internship and work here.
The medical center employs more than 6,400 people, among them more than 1,100 doctors, 1,760 nurses, 850 medical laboratory assistants, technical and other employees. The medical staff successfully combines clinical and research activities. The hospital annually conducts clinical trials aimed at the the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods.
Structurally, the medical facility is divided into four main hospitals. These include the General Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lis Maternity and Women's Hospital and the Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital.
The medical center is focused on individualized treatment. With adherence to the international standards of service, the specialists take into account the needs of each patient, his age and a specific clinical case. The medical center strives to provide treatment in a friendly and respectful atmosphere, with an empathic attitude to each patient.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center live in comfortable rooms equipped with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing clothes. Also, each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The medical center offers three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch, the patients have a choice of daily menus. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.