About the Clinic

Shamir Medical Center (formerly Asaf HaRofeh Hospital) is one of Israel’s oldest and largest government hospitals, operating since 1953. The institution is named after Asaf Ben Berechiah, an ancient Hebrew physician regarded as a symbol of wisdom and compassion in medical tradition.

Today, Shamir Medical Center ranks among the four largest medical institutions in Israel, serving more than one million residents across the central regions and the Shefela area. As a university-affiliated hospital, it maintains close academic cooperation with the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine. Many physicians combine clinical practice with teaching and scientific research.

The center actively participates in international medical programs, conducts its own research, and regularly publishes findings in leading scientific journals. Its core philosophy is centered on individualized care, a welcoming atmosphere, and mutual trust between patient and physician.

Medical Tourism

Shamir Medical Center operates a dedicated Medical Tourism Department that accompanies international patients throughout all stages of treatment — from initial consultation to post-treatment follow-up after returning home.

Patients may send their medical records and receive a detailed diagnostic and treatment plan within two days, including an estimated cost of care.

Services for international patients include:

• assistance with transportation and accommodation;
• a personal coordinator fluent in Russian;
• 24/7 support and guidance throughout treatment.

Main Areas of Specialization

The center includes dozens of specialized departments equipped with advanced technology. Key medical directions include:

Cardiology Institute

• treatment of complex cardiovascular diseases;
• stenting, coronary artery bypass grafting, and pacemaker implantation;
• valve surgery and correction of congenital heart defects;
• treatment of heart failure and arrhythmias;
• invasive radiology.

Orthopedic Surgery & Rehabilitation

• joint replacement surgery;
• spinal surgery and sports injury treatment;
• hand, foot, and ankle surgery;
• pediatric orthopedics and orthopedic rehabilitation.

Urology

• treatment of urinary and reproductive system disorders in men and children;
• use of the innovative Green Laser procedure for prostate enlargement, developed at the clinic.

General Surgery

• over 4,000 surgeries performed annually;
• vascular, plastic, pediatric, urologic, and thoracic surgery.

Gynecology & Obstetrics

• full spectrum of pregnancy and childbirth care;
• treatment of female and male infertility;
• Israel’s largest sperm bank;
• an on-site maternity hotel for mothers and their families.

Neurology Institute

• neurosurgery and stroke treatment;
• autism center and memory clinic;
• multiple sclerosis and movement disorders;
• epilepsy diagnosis and therapy.

Oncology

• robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system;
• MarginProbe technology for precise removal of cancerous tissue without repeat surgeries;
• advanced radiation therapy and chemotherapy protocols.

Advantages of Shamir Medical Center

• Highly skilled physicians and compliance with international medical standards
• State-of-the-art technologies and modern equipment
• Access to multiple specialists within one center
• Comfortable inpatient facilities and warm, attentive care
• Fast and efficient organization of treatment for international patients
• Excellent location — 15 minutes from Tel Aviv and 5 minutes from Ben Gurion Airport

Ready to receive world-class care in Israel?
Contact our coordinators to learn more about diagnostics and treatment options at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center. Get professional guidance at every stage — from medical consultation to full organization of your treatment in Israel.