Professor Shimon Rochkind

Prof. Shimon Rohkind MD is one of the best neurosurgeons in Israel. He is also one of the best pediatric neurosurgeons, treating both children and adults consistent with Bookimed patient reviews. The doctor has over 35 years of practice under his belt.

Professor Rohkind obtained education in different parts of the world, including:

• Canada: the Hospital for Sick Children for pediatric neurosurgery
• Germany: the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus for peripheral nerves surgery
• South Africa: Groote Schuur Hospital for peripheral nerve regeneration and surgical treatment of brachial plexus nerve.

Specialty

Professor Rohkind is an expert in neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve microsurgery. He provides diagnostic and treatment of cauda equina syndrome (CES), intervertebral disc protrusions, and spinal disc herniation. For extramedullary and intramedullary tumors he applies minimally invasive techniques. Professor Shimon Rohkind uses modern laser and bioengineering technologies, the latest neuroendoscopic techniques for the most complex operations with minimal risk of complications.

Scientific research

Professor Shimon Rohkind continues studies of neuro spinal disorders treatment with surgeries and sonographic diagnosis of the shoulder girdle disorders. Among his scientific interests is microsurgical morphology of the facial nerve.

Membership in organizations

• Heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies
• World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.