Dr. Igor Sukhotnik is a Senior Pediatric Surgeon at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital in Tel Aviv. He holds a visiting professorship at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Sukhotnik is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and treats neonatal and pediatric abdominal conditions.
Clinical Focus & Procedures
The doctor treats conditions in children, including anal atresia and liver hemangioma. He performs abdominal surgeries such as small intestine resections and hiatal hernia repairs. Dr. Sukhotnik also treats inguinal and umbilical hernias.
His surgical practice involves these key procedures:
- Resection of the esophagus, large intestine, and liver
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – a procedure to examine bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope
- Laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy
- Treatment of pancreatic cysts and lymphatic disorders
- Hemorrhoidectomy and removal of soft tissue lipomas
Academic & Professional Roles
Dr. Sukhotnik held a position as an Associate Professor at the Israel Institute of Technology from 2013–2018. He continues to contribute to medical education as a visiting professor in Tel Aviv. The specialist coordinates with international bodies to improve pediatric surgical standards.
Education & Training
- 1990 – Chernivtsi Medical University – Medical Degree, Ukraine
- Residency and specialized training in pediatric surgery, Israel
Professional Memberships
- Israeli Medical Association
- European Association of Pediatric Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Israeli Association of Pediatrics
- International Education Bureau