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Rheumatology in Israel | Ichilov

Rheumatology

Professor Ori Elkayam

Head of the Institute of Rheumatology
The Department of Rheumatology at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest and one of the most advanced rheumatology facilities in Israel. It provides diagnosis, consultation, and treatment for patients suffering from a wide range of rheumatic diseases in Israel and abroad.

Specialized Care for a Broad Spectrum of Conditions

The department specializes in managing conditions that affect the limbs, spine, connective tissue, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Our rheumatologists in Israel are internationally recognized experts in the treatment of:

  • Systemic inflammatory syndromes
  • Inflammatory diseases of the spine, including ankylosing spondylitis treatment in Israel
  • Tissue atrophy and degeneration
  • Gout
  • Acute and chronic pain syndromes, such as fibromyalgia
  • Inflammatory vasculitis
  • Autoimmune rheumatic diseases

Advanced Diagnostics and Treatments

As an advanced rheumatology clinic, Ichilov offers comprehensive services to both Israeli and international patients, including those seeking rheumatology abroad. Treatments are tailored individually and may include:

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures to analyze cerebrospinal fluid
  • Polarized light microscopy and intra-articular injections for gout
  • Intra-articular injections of radioactive yttrium
  • Biologic therapies and IV gamma globulin infusions
  • Capillaroscopy for microvascular assessment
  • Arthritis treatment in Israel, including osteoarthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Psoriasis-related treatments for both skin and joints
  • Therapies for fibromyalgia and rheumatologic-renal conditions

Multidisciplinary Excellence

Patients receive care in a multidisciplinary setting with experts across immunology, nephrology, and internal medicine. This approach ensures no wait rheumatology care for urgent cases and seamless coordination for complex diagnoses.

Who Should Seek Treatment?

Patients with undiagnosed joint pain, persistent inflammation, or confirmed rheumatic diseases without waiting should consider consultation at Ichilov. We frequently treat patients referred for rheumatology diagnosis abroad, particularly for complex or rare rheumatic syndromes.

How to Begin Your Treatment

If you’re seeking rheumatology in Israel or exploring options for rheumatology without waiting, contact us today. To start treatment at one of Israel’s leading hospitals, send an email to medtour@tlvmc.gov.il or submit a request on the official hospital website. Our coordinators will contact you within 24 to 48 hours.

FAQ

Israel is renowned for its quality of healthcare all over the world. The Sourasky Medical Center is at the forefront of medical care. We apply the latest and most sophisticated technologies for advanced therapeutic services and precise diagnostic testing. Our state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your stay. Our English speaking exceptional doctors are esteemed internationally for their expertise and pioneering techniques, and about 90% of them have practiced or trained abroad, at leading healthcare facilities in North America or Europe. The Medical Center complies with international standards for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinical research.
We are a department within the Medical Center. All the stuff and members are employees of the Medical Center. We are not an agent. When you deal with us, you deal directly with the Medical center. Therefore, there are no extra fees or commissions on top of the price of treatments.
Tel Aviv is centrally located, an easy plane flight from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S. Convenient flights are available from major cities throughout the world from a broad spectrum of airlines. Just 20 minutes from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel's most vibrant metropolis and the center of the country's finance, commerce, arts, culture, and entertainment activities. The Medical Center is just a several-minute drive from the beautiful, relaxing beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv is blessed with a comfortable climate: short, mild winters with plenty of pleasant, sunny days, delightful spring and fall seasons, and a constantly sunny summer from June through October. Tel Aviv is a cosmopolitan city that offers so much to tourists and residents alike. With a wide array of accommodation options—from luxurious to low-budget hotels—Tel Aviv is an extremely friendly city for visitors seeking medical treatment. This European-style city offers an excellent public transportation system. There are highly accessible convenience supermarkets and coffee shops—usually open 24 hours a day—within walking distance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. There is an abundance of shopping, ranging from clothing boutiques and artisan crafts to art galleries and leading international brand shops.
Given the outstanding level of quality care, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s fees are surprisingly reasonable. In most instances, treatment at the Medical Center, including medical fees and travel expenses, are considerably lower than comparable medical facilities in the US or Europe. The cost of treatment varies significantly, depending upon the type of treatment and its complexity. Please contact our Medical Tourism Center to provide the details of your required treatment and we will be happy to provide you a price quote
The price list for the various medical treatments that we offer can be found on the Israeli Ministry of Health's website. Please refer to the column titled: Price for patient from abroad.
It is important to ensure you have the correct documentation required to enter the country. For example, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Israel. Visitors from some countries must have a tourist visa. We recommend that you check the website of the local Israeli Consulate in your country for more specific information.
The staff at the Medical Tourism Center is ready and willing to assist you with all your needs. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific situation and provide you with any additional information regarding our medical services, doctors and facilities. If necessary we can provide you testimonials from former patients. Please feel free to contact us today.
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