How are medical tourism prices regulated in Israel?

Medical tourism in Israel is strictly regulated under the Israeli Medical Tourism Law. International patients are billed directly according to the official Israeli Ministry of Health price lists. Amsalem Medical Center charges zero agency markup.

How quickly can I receive a medical second opinion from Israeli professors?

Amsalem Medical Center delivers expedited remote oncology second opinions and pathology revisions within 24 to 48 hours of DICOM image submission.

How do international patients travel and pay for medical care in Israel?

AMC coordinates expedited medical visa invitations from the Ministry of Interior in 48 hours, direct flights via Amsalem Global Travel (Est. 1983), VIP airport transfers, and multi-currency payment compliance directly to hospital cashiers.

How does Amsalem Medical Center differ from intermediary brokers?

Amsalem Medical Center is the dedicated medical division of Amsalem Global Travel Holdings (Est. 1983). AMC operates under direct contracts with Israeli university hospitals (Sheba, Sourasky/Ichilov, Assuta, Hadassah) adhering strictly to Ministry of Health regulated price lists with 0% middleman markups and direct hospital cashier settlement.

How are cross-border payments handled for patients from the Russian Federation and CIS?

Patients can pay via non-sanctioned bank wire transfers under official medical contracts, third-country bank accounts, or directly in cash (USD/EUR) at hospital treasury cashiers upon arrival in Tel Aviv with official fiscal receipts.

How quickly can AMC arrange an Israeli Ministry of Health medical visa entry permit?

AMC issues an official Ministry of Health electronic medical invitation (Hafnaya) registered directly in the Israeli border control database within 24 to 48 hours, accompanied by VIP jet-bridge escort at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).

What is the cost of a remote oncology second opinion in Israel?

A remote written second opinion and DICOM imaging re-read by a senior department head (Prof. Ofer Merimsky, Prof. Zvi Ram, Prof. Arnon Nagler) costs $650 to $1,200 USD and is completed within 24 to 48 hours.

How fast is a remote oncology second opinion and histopathology revision issued?

Amsalem Medical Center provides a signed expert consilium report by Tel Aviv university hospital department heads (such as Prof. Ofer Merimsky or Prof. Berger) within 24 hours of receiving digital DICOM scans (MRI/CT/PET-CT) and biopsy records.

Why are biological cancer therapies and immunotherapies sourced in Israel considered superior to CIS generics?

All immunotherapies (Keytruda, Opdivo, Tecentriq, Enhertu) and targeted biologics administered at AMC partner hospitals (Ichilov, Sheba, Assuta) are 100% original FDA/EMA certified batches sourced directly from licensed Israeli hospital pharmacy storage, eliminating substandard generic bio-inequivalence.

How is an official Israeli Ministry of Health medical entry visa (Hafnaya) obtained in 48 hours?

Amsalem Medical Center registers the patient and accompanying relatives directly in the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Interior border control database within 24–48 hours of medical intake, guaranteeing entry clearance at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).

What compliant payment methods are available for international and CIS patients?

AMC provides 4 transparent payment corridors: direct cash settlement at hospital cashier desks upon arrival in Tel Aviv, tripartite medical bank transfers via non-sanctioned correspondent banks, third-country banking transfers (UAE, Kazakhstan, Cyprus), and 100% certified deposit refunds before departure.

How does Sheba Medical Center Point-of-Care CAR-T therapy compare to US commercial treatments?

Sheba manufactures autologous CAR-T cell constructs in its on-site GMP cleanrooms within 8–10 days at a regulated tariff of $75,000–$95,000 USD, compared to 3–6 weeks turnaround and $450,000+ USD in private US cancer centers.

What are the clinical advantages of 5-ALA fluorescence and awake craniotomy for glioblastoma?

5-ALA (Gliolan) causes malignant glioma cells to emit violet-red fluorescence under 405 nm blue light, while awake intraoperative cortical stimulation mapping allows neurosurgeons like Prof. Zvi Ram to maximize tumor resection without damaging speech or motor functions.

How does Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery preserve continence and erectile potency in prostate cancer?

With 10x 3D high-definition visualization and 7-degree-of-freedom micro-instruments, Dr. David Kakiashvili dissects tumor tissue while preserving delicate neurovascular bundles, achieving 98.2% urinary continence and 84.5% potency recovery.

How are unused diagnostic and treatment deposits refunded to the patient?

Any unused funds deposited in the hospital treasury account are calculated upon final billing reconciliation and refunded 100% in cash (USD/EUR) or wire transfer to the patient's account prior to departure from Israel.

Who meets the patient upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)?

An official Amsalem flight representative meets patients directly at the aircraft jet-bridge, provides wheelchair or medical transport assistance, escorts them through diplomatic border control corridors, and transfers them to the hospital or hotel.

Миха Файнберг — Кардиолог | AMC

Специализация: Кардиолог

Квалификация: Профессор

Специалист по кардиологии. Заведующий отделением неинвазивной кардиологии (эхокардиографии).

Области научных интересов:

эхокардиография
эко усилия
эхокардиография пищевода
болезнь клапана

Окончил Тель-Авивский медицинский университет (1978-1984). Стажировался в кардиологии Медицинском центре Шиба (1987-1991). Прошел расширенное клиническое обучение в эхокардиографии в больнице Burns при Университете Вашингтона в Сент-Луисе, штат Миссури (1992-1994). По возвращении, был пионером создания службы эхокардиографии с нагрузкой. С 1997 года по сей день возглавляет кардиологическое отделение.

Доцент на медицинском факультете Тель-Авивского университета. Опубликовал много статей по кардиологии, в частности о клиническом применении кардиологии, в том числе, эхокардиографии с нагрузкой, болезни клапанов и ишемической болезни сердца. Он также занимается научно-исследовательским применением рамочной эхокардиографиии и ее тестирования в сотрудничестве с кафедрой медицинской инженерии и медицинской физики Тель-Авивского университета.

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