Pediatric Otolaryngology
The Pediatric ENT Department at the Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is staffed by experienced pediatric ENT specialists who have undergone advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions in children.
About the Pediatric ENT Department
The Pediatric ENT Department at Ichilov specializes in the diagnosis, consultations, and surgical treatments for children up to 16 years old with various ENT conditions. The clinic provides ENT for children in Israel with advanced diagnostic tools, including high-resolution optical systems that allow for detailed imaging of the vocal cords, nasal cavities, pharynx, and ears. The pediatric ENT specialists in Israel at Ichilov possess a high level of expertise, enabling them to manage even the most complex cases.
Areas of Specialization
- Congenital and genetic conditions of the head and neck, including ear, nose, and throat disorders
- Speech and hearing impairments, hoarseness
- Sleep disorders caused by airway obstructions, such as obstructive sleep apnea
- Management of children with tracheostomy tubes
- Chronic otitis media and its complications
- Chronic sinusitis
- Nasal breathing disorders
- Benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck in children, including tumors of the ear, nose, and throat
- Ear, nose, and throat infections in children
- Swallowing disorders and drooling issues
- Fiberoptic evaluations of the upper airways (endoscopy)
ENT Treatments for Children in Israel
The department provides a full range of ENT treatments for children in Israel, including:
- Adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy to prevent obstructive sleep apnea
- Tympanostomy (ear tube surgery)
- Cochlear implantation and bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA)
- Endoscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses
- Supportive procedures for cleft palate repair
- Surgery on the vocal cords and trachea (open or endoscopic approaches)
- Surgery on the eardrum, ossicles, middle ear, and mastoid bone
Pediatric ENT Clinic
The pediatric ENT clinic in Israel offers a multidisciplinary approach through specialized outpatient services:
- Voice and swallowing disorders clinic
- Hearing disorders clinic for children
- Airway clinic for children with upper airway problems, including pre- and post-tracheostomy care
The outpatient department includes a team of pediatric ENT specialists in Israel, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and speech therapists, working together to provide advanced ENT care in Israel.
No Wait Pediatric ENT Surgery
The Pediatric ENT Department at Ichilov offers pediatric ENT without waiting, ensuring no wait pediatric ENT surgery for urgent and planned procedures. Parents can contact the hospital by sending medical records (translated into English) to medtour@tlvmc.gov.il or by submitting a request through the official Ichilov website. Within 24 to 48 hours, our experts will reach out to discuss further evaluations and treatments.
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.
