General Outpatient Appointment Service Institutes Audiology Institute Kipper Immunology and Allergy Institute Electro-Encephalography Institute, EEG Endocrinology and Diabetes Institute Genetics Institute Gastroenterology and Nutrition Institute Nuclear Medicine Institute Dialysis Institute Child Development and Rehabilitation Institute Institute of Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Neurology Institute Clinical Neurophysiology Institute "Shilah" Dentistry Institute Outpatient Clinics and Services Hematology-Oncology Clinic Urology Clinic Lady Sarah Cohen Family Centered Healthcare Unit Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic Epilepsy Clinic Biofeedback Clinic Psychological Medicine Clinic (Mental Health) Gynecology Clinic for Girls and Adolescents Eating Disorders Clinic Enuresis Clinic Children's Counseling Clinic Chronic Pain Management Clinic Surgery Clinic Plastic Surgery Clinic Premature and Newborn Follow-Up Clinic Neurosurgery Clinic Nephrology Clinic Dermatology Clinic Ophthalmology Clinic Physical Therapy Spina Bifida Clinic Pulmonology Clinic Occupational Therapy Speech and Language Clinic Social Services Rehabilitative Orthopedics Clinic Asthma Clinic Orthopedics Clinic Outpatient Appointment Service You are invited to enjoy this novel service for making appointments in one of our Outpatient Clinics. Our staff will be pleased to give you personal attention and provide you with the appropriate service that you need. The Appointment Service is operated by personnel solely for the purpose of making appointments by telephone. The service allows you to make appointments and change prior appointments according to your convenience. Making appointments is accomplished by one telephone call to the service, without any need to take other steps, and significantly reduces waiting time by an average of two weeks. As an additional service to patients with appointments at the hospital, you will receive a personal reminder from our automated "telephone reminder" service, concerning the appointment date and the time, as well as pertinent details about forms and special preparations that may need to be done prior to treatment. What do you need to do? When you call our Outpatient Appointment Service, please give the Identity Number of the patient (child) and indicate the name of the Outpatient Department required. You will need to bring with you to the hospital the referral letter from the child's pediatrician and Form #17 (payment coverage) from your HMO. The service operates daily, Sunday-Thursday, between the hours of 08.00-16.00. The (multi-line) telephone number of the service is: 972-3-9253210-3 In all cases of uncertainty with regards to the appropriate clinic, please consult with the service personnel. Audiology Institute Director of the Institute: Prof. Joseph Attias Activities: Evaluation of hearing function Examination of behavioral hearing Cochlear implants BEMA - Auditory Brain Stem Evoked Audiometry Steady State Evoked Potentials (objective tests for hearing thresholds) Otoacoustic Emission Tympanometry and Acoustic Reflex High Frequency Audiometry Tinnitus Clinic In addition, examinations of the outer and inner ear are conducted as well as suitability of hearing aids. Opening Hours: Sundays - Thursdays, 08:00-14:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253346 Referrals: By a doctor in a hospital department or outpatient clinic, a letter of referral from the attending physician, or by personal initiative Appointments: Bema and Tinnitus - directly with the clinic; other examinations through the Outpatient Appointment Service: 972-3-9253210 Kipper Immunology and Allergy Institute Director of the Institute: Prof. Yehuda Danon Senior Physicians: Prof. Ben Zion Garti Prof. Shai Ashkenazi Dr. Yael Levy Dr. Nirit Segal Dr. Herbert Krantman Dr. Irene Lafozky Residents: Dr. Arnon Broides Dr. Ilana Britt Head Nurse: Ada Shichauda Director of the Laboratory: Dr. Ahuva Nissim Activities: Consultation, examination and treatment of recurring infections, diagnosis of immuno-deficient conditions and diseases of the Immune System Immunology: Consultation, examination and treatment of recurring infections Diagnosis of immuno-deficient conditions Investigation and treatment of chronic infections Diagnosis of Immune System diseases Immune testing in specific cases Immunogenetics Diagnosis of genetic FMF Diagnosis of genetic immuno-deficiency Allergy: Investigation of hypersensitivity and allergies Investigation of sensitivity to foods RAST tests and oral testing Examination and innoculations against hypersensitivity Asthma: Examination and treatment of Asthma Investigation of sensitive reactions in Asthma Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00-14:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253652 Fax: 972-3-9253905 Referrals: Letter from attending physician including telephone and address of the patient and the referring doctor (in order to make contact), together with results of relevant tests done in the past. Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, tel. 972-3-9253210-3 Websites: http://www.aaaai.org http://www.ama-assn.org/adolhlth/recommend/monogrf1.htm http://isallergy.co.il http://www.doctors.co.il http://www.iugmeel.co.il/allergy http://www.doctorsmsn.co.il http://www.sslngulair.com/kids http://www.health.govt.il/pullic/baby/feed/allergy/htm\\Email Electro-Encephalography Institute, EEG Head Physician: Dr. Hadassah Goldberg-Stern Activities: EEG testing for children and adults suspected of having convulsions, disturbances in concentration, behavior, etc. EEG testing due to sleep deprivation EEG under general anesthetic in severe cases (together with an anesthesiologist) Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00-15:00 Direct Telephone: 972-3-9253348 Referrals: Referral from the hospital department or outpatient clinic at Schneider Children's, from the attending physician or by personal initiative Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, telephone: 972-3-9253210 Endocrinology and Diabetes Institute The Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes National Center for Childhood Diabetes Director of the Institute: Prof. Moshe Phillip Senior Physicians: Prof. Arye Kaushansky Dr. Zev Yosefsberg Dr. Naomi Weintraub Dr. Liat de Vries Dr. Liora Lazar Dr. Shlomit Salitin Activities: National Service for Childhood Diabetes Professional medical consultation about diabetes, its treatment and prevention of complications Nutrition Unit - specializing in correct nutrition in diabetes Psychosocial counseling and treatment unit for patients, including individual accompaniment up to the community level and home Education, instruction and treatment by experienced nurses of the Endocrinology and Childhood Diabetes staff Advanced medical and technological counseling General Endocrinology Service dealing with diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of infants, children and adolescents Growth and Puberty: Growth and puberty disorders (early and late puberty, menstrual difficulties) Nutrition: Nutritional disorders pertaining to growth and puberty (obesity, underweight) Metabolic Disorders such as changes in the balance of calcium, phosphorous, etc. Neuro-endocrinology: Treatment following surgery, radiation and/or tumors in the CNS Follow-up and therapy in the Institute is conducted on a multidisciplinary basis. The Institute actively conducts advanced basic and clinical research in all areas of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00-16:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253619, 972-3-9253618 Referrals: Referral from the attending physician For emergencies, telephone call from the referring physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, telephone: 972-3-9253210 Diabetes - Telephone: 972-3-9253619 Websites: Pediatric Endocrinology Forum (Schneider-ynet) supervised by Prof. Moshe Phillip and Dr. Shlomit Shalitin http://www.ynet.co.il/home/0,7340,L-2216-12316,00.html www.childrenwithdiabetes.org www.endo-society.org www.diabetes.org www.metukim.co.il www.idf.co.il www.sukeret.co.il www.islet.org Genetics Institute Director of the Institute: Prof. Mordechai Shohat Senior Physicians: Dr. Lina Basel Dr. Dafna Marom Dr. Vered Levi-Shohat Dr. Hana Shapira Genetic Consultants: Ellen Taub Bella Davidov Inbal Keidar Activities: Diagnosis of Genetic Diseases Genetic consultation for families with children suffering from genetic disorders Epidemiological surveys to diagnose carriers of genetic diseases such as: - Cystic Fibrosis - Fragile X Syndrome - Gaucher's Disease - Familial Dysautonomia - Fanconi Anemia - Bloom's Anemia - Canavan Disease and more Molecular Genetic Testing: Fragile X Syndrome Familial Mediterranean Fever Myotonic Dystrophy Hearing Impairment Disorders Polycystic Kidney Diseases Mental Retardation and Developmental Delay Syndromes Cytogenetics Testing FISH Testing The Institute maintains close vigilance regarding the rapid advances in the field, and regularly and consistently updates it lists of examinations and tests. Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 12:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9377658 Referrals and Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Websites: http://www.med.uc.edu/embryology http://www.geneticalliance.org http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov?Omim Gastroenterology and Nutrition Institute Director of the Institute: Prof. Gabriel Dinari Senior Physicians: Dr. Ilan Zahavi, Deputy Director of the Institute and Director of the Endoscopic Service Dr. Yoram Rosenback, Director of GI Day Care Dr. Rivka Shapira, Director of the Liver Transplant Service Dr. Akiva Hirsch Dr. Tzili Tzangen Activities: Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, hepatic and nutritional disorders: Liver Disease Malabsorption - diagnosis and treatment Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) Nutrition - diagnosis, evaluation and counseling Hyperlipidemia Chronic Diarrhea Constipation/Abdominal Pain Liver Transplantation GI bleeding Procedures: Endoscopies of all types Manometry (pressure and motility testing) pH-metry Absorption tests Biopsies of the liver and intestines Polypectomies Removal of foreign bodies Oesophageal dilation Bleeding control Research and Training: The Institute actively conducts research studies in the field of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and publishes and presents findings at conferences in Israel and abroad, as well as in the international media. The Institute actively trains students and doctors and has been accredited for many years for fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. The Institute's laboratory performs most of GI laboratory tests. Opening Hours: Sundays - Thursdays, 08:00-14:00 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253673, 972-3-9253989, 972-3-9253166 Fax: 972-3-9253104 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician, or by phone in urgent cases Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Telephone 972-3-9253210. Nuclear Medicine Institute Director of the Institute: Dr. Zvi Bar-Sever Head Technician: Kobi Gera In April 2002, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel opened a new Division for Nuclear Medicine, the first of its kind in Israel, which provides advanced nuclear medical services (scans) to children from the ages of 0 -18. The Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Unit offers a wide range of studies for every medical discipline, through the use of modern equipment and advanced testing methods. Nuclear Imaging in children demands individual adjustment of imaging techniques and a highly skilled technical staff in order to achieve images of the best diagnostic quality. Interpretation of children's scans requires a good acquaintance of the range of pediatric diseases as well as of the characteristics of scans, which derive from the normal and pathological growth and development processes. Due to these factors, separate nuclear imaging institutes for children were established over the years in children's hospitals across the United States and Western Europe, and now also in Israel. Scanning is an imaging technique, which is conducted in order to diagnose different diseases. Radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive compounds) collect selectively in organs, body tracts and tissues. A gamma camera detects the radioactivity emitted from the body and translates it via sophisticated electronic methods to an image on the computer screen. The manner in which the materials are absorbed by the body is an indication of the physiological and biochemical function of the organ, tract or tissue. This information accords the diagnosis of disease in the very early stages and sometimes represents the only evidence of the existence of disease in the body. Scans are non-invasive imaging techniques. The radiopharmaceuticals are administered, in most cases, via an intravenous injection (similar to any simple blood test), or via intravenous transfusion that is prepared in advance. Side effects resulting from the injection of the isotopes are very rare and usually mild (itchiness, rash). The level of radioactivity found in the injected materials is infinitely small and does not cause any immediate or latent side effects. The isotopes do not interfere with the activity of medications and there is no need to stop their administration unless specific instructions to the contrary are given by the referring physician. The gamma camera does not radiate the patient but rather absorbs the radioactivity that is emitted from the body and therefore there is no additional radiation when taking repeat films. It is possible to stay with the patient throughout the procedure. The length of stay in the nuclear medicine unit can extend a few hours and depends on the type of scan. In order to make the patient and his parents as comfortable as possible while in the unit, the waiting room has been equipped with a tv set, VCR and toys, while "Yeladim Shelanu" volunteers accompany the children during the scanning. The Unit is located on the 2nd Floor of the building, adjacent to the Imaging Department. Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 16:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253222 Appointments: Through the Outside Appointment Service, tel: 972-3-9253210 Dialysis Institute Director of the Institute: Dr. Miriam Davidovits Activities: The Unit treats children with end-stage renal failure by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis at home. Opening Hours: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 08:00 - 20:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253758, 972-3-9253069 Referrals: Via telephone, or detailed letter from the attending physician Child Development and Rehabilitation Institute Director of the Institute: Dr. Dov Inbar Senior Physicians: Dr. Yehuda Sanetzky Dr. Gary Diamant Dr. Gary Zuckerman Activities: Evaluation and treatment by a multidisciplinary team of infants and children with cognitive or motor developmental problems from the youngest age until school age. Target Population: Children up to school-age with multiple developmental delay Infants and premature babies at risk of developing neuro-developmental disabilities Children with genetic diseases at risk of developing motor and/or mental impairment Mentally retarded children Genetic syndromes such as Downs Syndrome Mental Paralysis Autism, PDD Developmental delay due to visual and/or hearing impairments Other developmental disabilities affecting listening, concentration and behavior of pre-schoolers Evaluation and treatment of pre-school children with neurodevelopmental and cognitive disabilities, including neurological assessment of difficulties in listening, concentration and behavior, such as ADHD. Treatment of neurodevelopmental diseases or impairments and/or children with cognitive difficulties and/or children with impairments who require multidisciplinary neurological and developmental assessment. Multidisciplinary Staff: Neurodevelopmental pediatrician Clinical and educational psychologist Occupational therapist Physical Therapist Speech and Language Clinicians Social worker and family care Nurse Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 15:00 Clinic Telephone Number: 972-3-9253614 Fax: 972-3-9253871 Referrals: Referral letter from the attending physician For emergencies, telephone call by attending pediatrician to the Institute's physicians: Dr. Dov Inbar, 972-3-9253877, Dr. Yehuda Sanetzky, 972-3-9253867 Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, tel: 972-3-9253210 » Go Back Institute of Pediatric Cardiology Director of the Institute: Prof. Leonard Blieden Senior Physicians: Dr. Michael Berant Dr. Einat Birk Dr. Avraham Matityahu Dr. Rami Fogelman Dr. Elchanan Bruckheimer Activities: Diagnosis and follow-up of all types of cardiac disorders and diseases in children Cardiac Arrythmia Clinic Pacemaker Clinic Clinic for the Prevention of Heart Disease Clinic for Adults with Congenital Heart Disorders Diagnosis of Fetal Heart Disorders Cardiac Catheterization Unit for Diagnosis and Therapy Non-Invasive Examinations: ECG Echocardiography Fetal Echocardiography Stress Tests Holter Heart Beat Holter Blood Pressure Opening Hours: General Clinic: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 – 14:00 Clinic for Adults with Congenital Heart Disorders: Mondays, 08:00 – 14:00 Pacemaker Clinic: Every last Monday in the month, 08:00 – 14:00 Fetal Echocardiography: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 15:00 – 19:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253715, 972-3-9253675 Referrals: To the General Clinic: Letter of referral from the attending physician In cases of emergency, direct communication with the Institute To the Fetal Echocardiography Clinic: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, tel: 972-3-9253210 Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, tel: 972-3-9253210 Pediatric Neurology Institute Director of the Institute: Dr. Raphael Weitz Deputy Director: Prof. Avinoam Shufer Senior Physicians: Dr. Daniella Lobel Dr. Rachel Straussberg Dr. Tamar Steinberg Dr. Aviva Bloch Activities: · Diagnosis and Treatment of all diseases of the Nervous System · Headaches · Concentration Disorders · Mental Retardation · Developmental Delay · Tics and Tourette Syndrome · Motility Disorders · Neurogenetic Diseases Opening Hours: Sundays and Mondays between the hours of 08:00 - 14:00 Tuesdays between the hours of 10:00 – 13:00 Thursdays between the hours of 08:00 – 13:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253615 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service , Tel: 972-3-9253210 Websites: www.waisman.wisc.edu/child-neuro/index.html www.aan.com www.umn.edu/cns Clinical Neurophysiology Institute Director of the Institute: Prof. Joseph Attias Activities: The Institute conducts Electrophysiological tests to assess brain and nerve function: EEG Electroencephalogram Electrophysiological Intra-Operative Monitoring Cognitive Potential Testing: Sound, Sight, Sensory BERA – Brain Stem Evoked Response to clicks and tone pips (objectively predicting the Audiogram) Electrocochleography Oto-Acoustic Emissions VEP - Visual Evoked Potential ERG – Electroretinogram SEP – Somato Sensory Evoked Potentials MEP – Motor Evoked Potentials EnoG – Electro-Neurography ERP – Event Related Potentials Opening Hours: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 08:00 - 13:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253348 Referrals: Referral by physician in a hospitalization ward or an outpatient clinic of the hospital, referral by the attending physician, or direct contact by the patient Appointments: Directly through the Clinic "Shilah" Dentistry Institute Director of the Institute: Dr. David Wasersprung Activities: Standard treatment of children as well as those with special needs due to a medical condition Ambulatory Unit Unit for Treatment under General Anesthesia Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 – 13:00 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9256563, 972-3-9253983 Referrals: Direct telephone call to the clinic to make an appointment Note: Children undergoing medical follow-up are requested to bring a letter from the attending doctor concerning his/her medical condition. Appointments: Directly with the Clinic Hematology-Oncology Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Isaac Yaniv Senior Physicians: Prof. Ian J. Cohen Dr. Batia Stark Dr. Hannah Tamary Dr. Yaacov Goshen Dr Jerry Stein Dr. Shifra Asch Dr. Gali Avrahami Prof. Avinoam Shuper Activities: The Clinic forms part of the Hematology-Oncology Department at Schneider Children's which comprises a hospitalization ward, a day care hospitalization ward, clinic, modern laboratories and the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit. The department also treats children suffering from various blood diseases. Oncology Clinic: Day Care – administration and completion of treatments for a range of Oncology - Hematology conditions – follow-up after bone marrow transplantation and during chemotherapy Diagnosis of malignant diseases Follow-up of the progress of therapy Completion of the treatments including chemotherapy Administration of blood products according to need Hematology Clinic: Investigation, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of a range of blood diseases such as: All types of Anemia Thalassemia Different Hemoglobinopathies Blood count disorders – congenital and acquired Thrombocytophany Neuro-Oncology Clinic: Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of neurological consequences of tumors (in particular brain tumors) as well as neurological side effects as a result of treatment for malignant disease Follow-Up Clinic Long-term close follow-up of children and adults who have recovered from malignant disease alongside identification of latent side effects and their treatment Gaucher's Disease Clinic A center for the diagnosis and treatment of whose suffering from Gaucher's Disease including alternative enzymatic treatment and treatment for those at high risk Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00 Follow-Up Clinic: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 08:00 – 16:00 Follow-Up Clinic for Bone Marrow Transplantation: Tuesdays, 10:00 – 15:00 Hematology Clinic: Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, 08:00 – 15:00 Second Medical Opinion regarding Hematology-Oncology – under the supervision of Prof. Rina Zaizov: Mondays between 12:00 – 14:00, Thursdays between 12:00 – 15:00 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253152, 972-3-9253776 Hematology Clinic: 972-3-9253156, 972-3-9253152 Referrals: Direct telephone call to the appropriate physician – Leukemia, Lymphoma – Dr. Batia Stark Solid Masses – Prof. Ian Cohen Hematology – Dr. Hannah Tamary Bone Marrow Transplantation – Dr. Jerry Stein Additional consultation – Dr. Isaac Yaniv Appointments: Directly with the Clinic Pediatric Oncology Forum (schneider-ynet) under the supervision of Dr. Yaniv: http://www.emory.edu/PEDS/SICKLE/index.htm http://www.cancer.mgh.harvard.edu/medOnc/sickel.htm Urology Clinic Director of the Clinic: Prof. Pinhas Livne Activities: Congenital Disorders of the Urinary Tract Obstructions in the Urinary Tract Vesico-Ureteral Reflux (VUR) Urinary Tract Diseases Urine Tract infections Tumors Genital Tract Congenital anomalies Cryptorchidism Hydrocele Testicular tumors Inflammations Variocele Voiding Dysfunction and Incontinence Surgical Procedures: All types of urinary procedures Opening Hours: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09:00 - 14:00 Clinic Telephone Number: 972-3-9253347 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Website: www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/urology/guhome.htm Lady Sarah Cohen Family Centered Healthcare Unit Director of the Unit: Dr. Cynthia Carel Activities: The Unit provides supportive care to the families of children who are being treated at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel. The objective of family care is to reduce the pressure and concern among families in the wake of the child's disease. Therapy is given in three ways: 1. Treating the family as one unit 2. Family workshops 3. A series of meetings for family groups The Unit offers services to the public at large, workshops, and consultation and guidance to professionals who treat sick children and their families. The Unit coordinates training and refresher courses for professionals in the field of family-medical therapy in cooperation with academic institutions and the Israel Association for Family Therapy. The professional staff includes qualified family therapists from the medical and para-medical fields. Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 15:00 – 20:00, Fridays between 08:00 – 12:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253186 (voice mail) Fax: 972-3-9253864 Referrals: Direct contact by a member of the sick child's family or referral by hospital personnel Appointments: Directly with the Clinic Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic Director of the Clinic: Prof. Raphael Feinmesser Head Physician: Dr. Eyal Raveh Senior Physicians: Dr. Reuven Ben Tovim Dr. Nora Boller Dr. Yoram Stern Dr. David Ulanovski Dr. Berma Popovitz Activities: The clinic treats a range of pediatric ENT disorders: Upper Respiratory Tract diseases Upper airways obstruction Nose and Sinus disorders Inflammation of the ears Cochlear implants Hearing impairment Head and neck tumors Special activities: Endoscopy and ENT surgery Accompanying audiology services Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 14:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253755 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Website: http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbookds/ElectricAirway/ElectricAirway.html Epilepsy Clinic Head Physician: Dr. Hadassah Goldberg-Stern Activities: Diagnosis and treatment of all types of Epilepsy Appropriate medication plan and follow-up Selective use of new anti-epileptic drugs according to international research protocols Conduction and interpretation of Electroencephalograms (EEG) Coordination of complementary tests for purposes of diagnosis and treatment Treatment by ketogenic diet Opening Hours: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 08:30 - 14:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253615, 972-3-9253132 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, tel: 972-3-9253210 Website: http://www.dynamicmedical.com Biofeedback Clinic Director of the Clinic: Prof. Alan Apter Activities: The clinic provides treatment through use of biofeedback. With the assistance of a computer program, the child learns about situations that cause increased stress and how they can be reduced. The program is adapted to all age groups, is fun and easy to operate. It is suitable in such situations as: Stress and anxiety Headaches Migraines Stomach aches Asthma Night Fears Examination Fears\Sleep disorders Advantages of the program: Control over different body functions Possibility of reducing need of medications Opening Hours: Afternoon hours throughout the week Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253616 Referrals: Telephone call and coordination with the secretary between 08:00-14:00 Appointments: Directly with the clinic Psychological Medicine Clinic (Mental Health) Director of the Clinic: Prof. Alan Apter Activities: The clinic specializes particularly in emotional/psychiatric counseling for children who suffer from medical disorders such as: Dysfunctional kidneys Respiratory disorders Digestive Tract disorders Epilepsy Allergies and more Phenomena not of an organic cause: Recurring headaches Recurring abdominal pain Blackouts Counseling and therapy following an acute traumatic event: Road accidents Terror-related incidents Oncology Accompaniment during recovery from complex surgery Preparation for medical interventions: Preparation for surgery Preparation for cardiac catheterizations The staff includes child and adolescent psychiatrists and clinical psychologists who are highly experienced in these fields Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 15:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253616 between 08:00 - 14:00 Referrals: Telephone call Appointments: Directly with the clinic Website: Website of the Clinic: http://www.mentalhealth.co.il http://www.aacap.org/web/aacap Pediatric Psychiatry Forum (Schneider-ynet): http://www.ynet.co.il/home/0,7340,L-2216-12318,00.html Additional Clinics in the field: Eating Disorders Clinic The Lady Sarah Cohen Family Centered Healthcare Unit Community Psychiatry Unit Director of the Unit: Dr. Cynthia Carel Activities: The Unit provides a range of clinical services and counseling in the field of mental health to children's health centers in the community, in order to integrate mental health services with primary pediatric care. These services are provided according to a unique model designed by the staff of the Unit, to create a comprehensive approach to pediatrics and mental health. The Community Psychiatry Unit provides courses for health professionals wishing to expand their knowledge and skills concerning the integration of medicine and mental health. Referrals and Opening Hours: Telephone call to Dr. Cynthia Carel, any day of the week. Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253186, 972-3-9253616 Fax: 972-3-9253864 Appointments: Directly with the Clinic Biofeedback Clinic Director of the Clinic: Prof. Alan Apter Activities: The clinic provides treatment through use of biofeedback. With the assistance of a computer program, the child learns about situations that cause increased stress and how they can be reduced. The program is adapted to all age groups, is fun and easy to operate. It is suitable in such situations as: Stress and anxiety Headaches Migraines Abdominal pain Asthma Night fears Examination fears/Sleep disorders Advantages of the program: Control over different body functions Possibility of reducing need of medications Opening Hours: Afternoon hours throughout the week Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253616 Referrals: Telephone call and coordination with the secretary between 08:00-14:00 Appointments: Directly with the clinic Gynecology Clinic for Girls and Adolescents Senior Physician and Director of the Service: Dr. Arie Yeshaya Activities: Consultation of gynecological disorders in infants, girls and adolescents: Vulvar and Vaginal infections Anatomical variations of the genitalia Vaginal bleeding and irregular menses Menstrual pain Ovarian cysts Consultation concerning contraceptives for teenagers Referral for gynecological procedures The clinic works with a multidisciplinary staff that includes specialists in the following fields: Endocrinology, Surgery, Urology, Pediatrics, Psychology, and more. Opening Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00 - 13:30 Thursdays, 09:30 - 13:00 within the framework of the Children's Counseling Clinic Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253682, 972-3-9253693 Referrals: Referral by a community physician, by telephone or in writing Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Eating Disorders Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Cynthia Carel Activities: The Eating Disorders Center within the Mental Health Clinic was established in order to provide responses to a wide range of health, physical and emotional problems which develop in youngsters as a result of disturbances in eating habits and behavior at any age. The center provides services to the general public (workshops and courses), to the counseling and guidance arenas in the educational network and to professionals dealing with children and youth suffering from eating disorders. Diagnosis, Assessment and Counseling for Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Accompanying syndromes Multidisciplinary Team: Psychiatrist Pediatrician Psychologist Social Worker Group Family Therapists Clinical Dietician Counselors from all branches of pediatric medicine Art Therapist Workshops and Courses: For educational professionals in the treatment of children and youth Counseling and Guidance: For professionals in the education network who deal with children suffering from eating disorders Opening Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 08:00 - 14:00 Urgent Cases: Every day Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253616 Fax: 972-3-9253864 Referrals: On Sundays to Thursdays between the hours of 08:00 - 15:00 Enuresis Clinic Directors of the Clinic: Prof. Pinhas Livne Director of Urology at Rabin Medical Center and the Pediatric Urology Unit at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel Dr. Avner Cohen Director of the Child Center in Petach Tikva, pediatric specialist with 20 years experience in treating night bed-wetting Activities: A unique and effective model for the treatment of bed-wetting has been formulated, including a detailed questionnaire, physiological examination to rule out any medical disorder, and an ultrasound of the bladder and urinary flow to assess bladder function. Treatment in the clinic, as accepted around the world, is based on a combination of medication (without side-effects) and behavioral therapy. This combination assists in the disappearance of symptoms in the short term, and contributes to improved self-confidence and standing within the family and society. Treatment is individualized to each child and family and relates also to bladder control deficiency during the day. The method of combined treatment achieves high rates of success within a short time. The full range of services available at Schneider Children's is at the disposal of the skilled medical team in the Enuresis Clinic, such as pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and other specialists. The combination of specialists in the fields of pediatric urology and pediatric nephrology is unique to the clinic at Schneider Children's. Bed-wetting is thought to be one of the most common phenomena in children's development. Most children are trained spontaneously between the ages of 2-4. Some 15%-25% of children still suffer from bed-wetting at the age of 5, about 15% at age 6, 6% at age 10, 2%-3% at age 12 and from age 18 and above, in some 1%-2% of the population the problem still remains unresolved. The older the child is, the greater the problem and the more difficult the resolution. The problem of bed-wetting causes most children enormous shame and prevents them from participating in social activities such as hikes or sleeping over at friends. Similarly, the problem induces diminished self-confidence, difficulties within the family circle and in their social lives. Many parents have trouble dealing with the problem and accordingly, mistakes are frequently made such as waking the child up at night or limiting drinking. The Causes of Bed-Wetting Scientific research indicates that in 90% of the cases, the causes of bed-wetting are physiological and not behavioral or psychological. Possible reasons are: Hereditary – in 75% of bed-wetters, there is a distinct connection to other family members who have suffered from the problem in the past. ADH hormone deficiency that is secreted at night; the hormone is responsible for regulating hydration of the body. Deep sleep patterns and waking up difficulties characterize bed-wetting children and adolescents. Bladder disorders Opening Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 16:00 – 18:00 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253177 Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 The Clinic operates in the afternoon hours so that children in school or kindergarten can remain in class. Support via fax or email forms part of medical follow-up The service is not included in the basic basket of health services and a fee is charged Health funds participate financially in the costs of treatment through supplementary insurance programs Forum Schneider at ynet concerning enuresis (within the pediatric urology forum framework): http://www.ynet.co.il/home/0,7340,L-2216-14357,00.html Children's Counseling Clinic Director of the Clinic: Prof. Marc Mimouni Opening Hours: Sundays, 08:30 - 11:00 Head Nurse: Dina Greens Secretary: Rivka Neufeld Rheumatology: Director of the Unit: Dr. Masha Mukamel Opening Hours: Sundays, 08:30 - 15:00 Mondays, 08:30 - 15:00 Thursdays, 08:30 - 15:00 Senior Physicians: Prof. Yitzhak Versanno, Sundays, 12:00 - 15:00 Dr. Leora Harel, Thursdays, 09:30 - 13:00 Adolescents: Dr. Yardena Danziger Opening Hours: Tuesdays, 09:00 - 15:30 Child and Adolescent Gynecology: Dr. Arye Yeshaya Opening Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00 - 13:30 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253693 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Chronic Pain Management Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Ludmilla Katchko Activities: Treatment of chronic and recurring pain in children The clinic treats children who are not hospitalized who suffer from prolonged pain. The clinic is unique and the only one of its kind in Israel and among the few in the world. Criteria for referral to the clinic: Children suffering from pain for more than a month or suffering from frequent and repeated pain attacks Continuing pain despite investigation and treatment in the community by a specialist Work techniques: The clinic is staffed by a multidisciplinary team. The child is examined by an anesthesiologist who deals with pain. An assessment is made of the child prior to his/her referral. Consultations take place with specialists in different fields according to the type of pain (neurology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, rheumatic diseases, physical therapy, and so on). The child is referred for additional testing according to need. The child receives treatment for pain from the first visit and treatment is readjusted according to the findings of the tests in subsequent visits. At the end of each visit to the clinic, a summary of the visit is sent to the referring or attending physician. Opening Hours: Tuesdays, 11:00 - 13:00 Appointments: Through Day Care Hospitalization, via the secretary 972-3-9253663 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician enclosing all prior examination and testing results Surgery Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Enrique Freud Senior Physicians: Prof. Michael Zar Dr. Ran Steinberg Dr. Elena Deloggi Dr. Boris Paloy Dr. Daragan Karabroschitz Head Nurse: Ruth Mizrachi Activities: Diagnosis and treatment of surgical problems in children such as: - Inguinal Hernia and Hydrocele - Cryptorchidism - Congenital malformations of the anus - Esophageal malformations and congenital defects of the lungs - Hyperhydrosis - Tumors - Deformities in the chest wall - Laparoscopic operations Appointments for operations Pre-operative Clinic (preparation for surgery) Post -operative follow-up care Second opinion concerning complex cases Opening Hours: Mondays, 09:00 - 12:30 Thursdays, 10:00 - 12:30 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253682 to the secretary, Avivit Idanaver Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Referrals: Referral by the community physician or surgeon in the Operating Theater Control and follow-up after operations Plastic Surgery Clinic Director of the Clinic: Prof. Daniel Hauben Senior Physicians: Dr. Eyal Kalish Dr. Meir Cohen Activities: Cleft Lip and Palate Various congenital defects Skin lesions Craniofacial operations Hemangiomas and vascular lesions Scars from accidents or burns Opening Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 09:00 - 12:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253192 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Premature and Newborn Follow-Up Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Nora Naor Activities: The clinic conducts follow-up along with neurodevelopmental evaluation of premature infants and newborns. Similarly, the Clinic also checks full-term infants suffering from medical disorders requiring follow-up within the framework of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Clinic. Parents are given advice on the need for additional therapy such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical communication or neurologist as well as advice on feeding and vaccinations. A social worker works in collaboration with the Clinic to help parents cope with the various problems arising during the course of treatment of premature infants. Opening Hours: Sundays and Thursdays, and every alternate Monday, 08:00 - 14:00 Direct Telephone Number: Secretary - 972-3-9253132, Dr. Naor - 972-3-9253874 Referrals: Letter of referral from the attending physician or neonatologist Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Neurosurgery Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Shalom Michowiz Activities: Diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical cases such as: Congenital defects of the skull and spinal column Tumors of the central nervous system, brain and spinal column Hydrocephalus - treatment by endoscopy or ventricular peritoneal shunt Indications for surgery Pre-surgical assessment, and follow-up of post-neurosurgical procedures Neuro-oncology follow-up in coordination with neurosurgery, neurology and oncology specialists Spinal Canal defects - see Spina Bifida Clinic Follow-up of head trauma Opening Hours: Tuesdays, 09:00 - 13:30 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253682, 972-3-9253759 Fax: 972-3-9253930 Additional Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253741, 972-3-9253668, Fax: 972-3-9337490 Referrals: Letter of referral from the attending physician or medical summary Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Email: michowiz@internet-zahav.net Nephrology Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Miriam Davidovits Senior Physicians: Dr. Roxana Cleper Dr. Irit Krause Activities: Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of a range of kidney diseases and disorders of the Urinary Tract Urinary Tract Infections Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) Hypertension Hematuria (blood in the urine) Proteinuria (protein in the urine) Congenital and acquired kidney diseases Follow-up and treatment of kidney transplant recipients Follow-up and treatment of patients with renal failure Prenatal consultation Opening Hours: Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 08:00 - 14:00 Clinic Telephone Number: 972-3-9253692 Referrals: Letter of referral from the attending physician For emergencies, telephone call Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Dermatology Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Dani Ben Amitai Activities: General dermatology: Atopic dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis Papulosquamatic lesions Skin infections Pigmentation lesions Congenital lesions Hereditary skin disorders Vascular lesions (hemangiomas and malformations) Procedures: Skin biopsies Treatment with liquid oxygen Electronic needle Opening Hours: Sundays - Thursdays, 08:00 - 12:30 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253652 Referrals: Letter of referral from the attending physician or telephone call Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Website: www.derm-infonet.com/acenet/toc.html Ophthalmology Clinic Director of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center: Prof. Dov Weinberger Senior Physicians: Dr. Moshe Snir - Acting Head of the Unit Dr. Benjamin Shalev Dr. Ronit Friling Dr. Nitza Cohen-Goldberg Orthoptists: Ilana Sherf Hannah Kaplan Refaella Segal Sima Verginni Head Nurse: Yehudit Bagan Activities: Squinting and refractive errors Congenital or acquired eye disorders Eye disorders in premature infants Retinopathy of Prematurity Indications for eye operations Post- ocular surgery follow-up Post- cranial surgery follow-up Occuloplastic and orbital disorders Orthoptic examinations Procedures - treatment by botolinum toxin injection Operations for squinting, eyelids and orbits, cataracts, retina, glaucoma and injury Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 14:00 Clinic Telephone Number: 972-3-9253756 Fax: 972-3-9253273 Referrals: Letter of referral from an ophthalmologist, referral from the clinic/ER at Schneider Children's or Rabin For emergencies: Telephone referral by the physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Website: http://med-aapos.bu.edu Physical Therapy Director of the Service: Nili Arbel Activities: Physical therapy services are provided to the departments and outpatient clinics at Schneider Children's and comprise: Examination Diagnosis Creation of a treatment plan by the physical therapy staff which includes treatment and guidance to the patient, instruction for the parents and community physical therapists. Treatment and instruction is provided by trained physical therapists who work alongside the team of doctors based on the condition of the patient. The Orthopedic Rehabilitation Clinic, comprised of a physician, physical therapist and orthoptist, provides advice to the patient in one visit by three different professionals all under one roof (unique advice to a population suffering from neuromuscular disorders). Pulmonology: The physical therapist who is permanently assigned to the Pulmonology Clinic examines, diagnoses, treats and guides the patient and his/her family as well as the community physical therapist (instruction and treatment of acute and chronic diseases). Oncology: Special physical therapy services are provided to children suffering from cancer and includes physiotherapy-rehabilitative treatment for those with brain tumors, bone tumors and post-bone marrow transplantation, in coordination with an oncologist, orthopedist and neurologist. Physical therapy treatment and counseling is provided to the following clinics: Premature infants follow-up, child development, orthopedics, neurology, dialysis, rheumatology, endocrinology, oncology, day care hospitalization and burns. Outside the basket of services: Physical exercises are supervised by a trained physical therapist for children suffering from developmental and coordination disorders Opening Hours: Outpatients - Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 15:00 Inpatients - Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 18:00, Fridays 08:00 - 12:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253345, 972-3-9253695 Fax: 972-3-9253255 Referrals: Letter of referral from the physician or nurse in the department or physician in the outpatient clinic, or physician in the community clinic Appointments: Through the department or through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Spina Bifida Clinic Senior Physicians: Dr. Elhanan Bar-On Prof. Pinchas Livne Dr. Shalom Michowiz Dr. Dov Inbar Dr. Dani Weigel Prof. Kalman Katz Dr. Zvi Lutvak Physical Therapist: Nili Arbel A multidisciplinary clinic, which comprises specialists from the following fields: Orthopedics Neurosurgery Urology Child Development Neurology Physical Therapy Orthopedic Devices Social Work The clinic treats children with congenital disorders of spinal canal closure (Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele) and hydrocephalus. The clinic staff conducts evaluation and follow-up, and children are referred for surgical treatment where necessary. Opening Hours: The final Tuesday in every month, 09:00 - 12:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-92536759 Fax: 972-3-9253255 Referrals: Letter of referral from the physician or nurse in the department or physician in the outpatient clinic Appointments: Through the clinic coordinator, Ruth Mizrachi, Tel: 972-3-9253759 Pulmonology Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Hannah Blau Senior Physicians: Dr. Huda Mussafi Dr. Meir Mei-Zahav Dr. Tommy Schonfeld The Pulmonology Unit diagnoses and treats the full range of respiratory diseases such as: Asthma Cystic Fibrosis Recurrent pneumonia Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) Immune deficiency affecting the pulmonary system Chronic lung disease and bronchiectasis Infectious diseases including tuberculosis Pulmonary complications of cardiovascular and oncology diseases Lung transplant recipients Pulmonary complications of organ transplant recipients including bone marrow transplantation Disorders of Respiration Control Special Tests: Lung function including: Spirometry Lung volume by plethysmography and helium dilution Diffusion Exercise challenge tests Metacholine challenge tests Respone to broncho-dilator inhalation The uniqueness of the lung function laboratory is its special adaptation for children - therefore it is not uncommon to obtain the cooperation of even children in kindergarten who are able to perform lung function tests generally limited to children over 6 years of age as with other general laboratories. Quantitative sweat tests: Monitoring of oxygen saturation at rest, on exertion and during sleep Training for children and babies in the use of: Inhalators Inhalation devices of all kinds Home oxygen treatment Home mechanical ventilation assistance Physical Therapy: Instruction and training in special physical therapy techniques in respiration including special tools Special dietary advice for pulmonary diseases Day Care Hospitalization services enable us to avoid the need for inpatient hospitalization for severely ill and complex patients. For instance, it enables the start of intravenous antibiotic treatment and continuation of treatment at home, without the need for admission. Opening Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 08:00 - 14:00 For emergencies, every day Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253654 Referrals: It is possible to be referred for lung function alone, with a letter from the attending physician. In severe cases, we will make every effort to accept patients immediately. In these cases, the attending physician must confer directly with the clinic physicians. Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Websites: www.eshnav.com/cf www.bcm.tmc.edu/cme/course/oto_01 Occupational Therapy Director of the Service: Batya Himmelfarb Activities: Functional-developmental examinations are conducted within the framework of the Institute for Child Development for children from the ages of one to 9 years. Diagnosis Guidance Treatment of special cases In many cases following diagnosis, a referral is given for treatment in the community. Similarly, the Institute treats the following conditions: Eating and feeding disorders in the very young Treatment for burns Fitting suitable devices Fitting of braces Opening Hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 14:00 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253345, 972-3-9253696 Fax: 972-3-9253255 Referrals: From a physician in the hospital Appointments: Directly with the clinic Speech and Language Clinic Communications Clinican: Nitza Zeltzer Activities: Evaluation of language, speech and communication in children up to school age The clinic works within the framework of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Institute Children are referred for treatment following diagnosis by the Institute for Child Development Comprehensive evaluation and treatment within the framework of the clinic is conducted by a communications clinician Where indicated, children are referred for further multidisciplinary evaluation, including medical and audiology tests Opening Hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 16:00 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253010, 972-3-9253273 (EEG) Fax: 972-3-9353899 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician to the Institute of Child Development and Rehabilitation Appointments: Directly with the clinic Social Services Director of the Service: Ofra Aran The Service provides psychosocial assistance to children and their families who are under treatment at Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel. The staff includes 25 social workers with BA, MA and doctoral degrees, who have specialized in different areas of treatment. Social Services provide services in all hospitalization departments and outpatient clinics. The social worker, who has undergone specialized training in the specific field in which she works, is an integral member of the medical team in most departments and clinics. Services are provided based both on referrals by the medical team, which makes the connection between the patient and the family and Social Services, as well as on personal request. Activities: Individual Level: Accompaniment and support of the sick child and family in coping with the crisis of illness Instruction, advice and direction for parents Connection with outside community agencies (health funds, national insurance, educational institutions, welfare authorities, etc.) Coordination of treatment with the medical team in the department or clinic 24-hour service in cases of children at risk of abuse and violence Group Level: Different projects aimed at improving the quality of treatment of certain populations such as foreign language speakers, single parents, economically depressed families, etc. Day workshops concerning various topics pertaining to psychosocial coping Management of children at risk of abuse and violence Management of an information center following a multiple trauma or terror event Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 16:00 Emergency Cases: Service is provided round-the-clock through the Emergency Medicine Unit (ER), tel: 972-3-9253777 Direct Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9253623 Fax: 972-3-9226838 Referrals: Referrals are made by the department or clinic, or in the event of an emergency, directly with Social Services Rehabilitative Orthopedics Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Elhanan Bar-On Senior Physicians: Prof. Kalman Katz Dr. Dani Weigel Physical Therapists: Nili Arbel Shoshi Koren Ayelet Keller Activities: Multidisciplinary clinic comprised of specialists in different fields: Orthopedics Physical Therapy Child Development Neurology Orthopedic devices The Clinic treats children with neuromuscular and developmental disorders such as: Cerebral Palsy Muscular Dystrophy Other syndromes that affect the Skeletal and Movement Systems requiring orthopedic rehabilitative therapy. The clinic conducts assessment and follow-up, and children are referred for orthopedic surgery where necessary. Opening Hours: Mondays, 09:00 - 12:00 Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9253759 Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Asthma Clinic Head Physician: Dr. Benjamin Volowitz Activities: Treatment of Asthma and Broncheolitis utilizing unique therapeutic methods: Instructional and explanatory meeting with the participation of the child and his parents regarding the significance of the disease and its treatment Thorough examination of the child with a personal treatment program suited to the child and his/her family Individual guidance to the child and his/her family through the use of different tools such as inhalators and spacers A detailed summary letter that highlights the course of permanent home therapy and treatment during an attack Periodic explanatory lectures for parents and the general public concerning asthma and new therapies An open line for questions by parents or children during clinic hours A guidance center for the correct use of inhalators and spacers Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 09:00 - 13:30 Direct Telephone Number: Secretary, 972-3-9253693, Dr. Volowitz, 972-3-9253939 Referrals: Letter from the attending physician Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210 Websites: Pediatric Asthma Forum on ynet under the supervision of Dr. Volowitz: http://www.ynet.co.il/home/0,7340,L-2216-13156,00.html Detailed information about Asthma and its treatment by Dr. Volowitz: http://www.starmed.co.il/children Orthopedics Clinic Director of the Clinic: Dr. Elhanan Bar-On Senior Physicians: Prof. Kalman Katz Dr. Danny Weigl Dr. Nissim Ohana Activities: Treatment of a wide range of orthopedic disorders of the limbs and spinal column: Congenital malformations Developmental disorders Traumatic injuries Spinal deformity Infections of the Skeletal System Neuromuscular disorders (see the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Clinic or the Spina Bifida Clinic) Surgical Procedures: All types of orthopedic procedures Opening Hours: General Clinic: Sundays and Wednesdays, 09:00 - 12:00 Spinal Column Clinic: Thursdays, 09:00 - 12:00 Clinic Telephone Number: 972-3-9253759 Appointments: Through the Outpatient Appointment Service, Tel: 972-3-9253210