Excellence at Shamir

Led by Prof. Elad Anter (recently joined from Harvard University), a global expert in rhythm disorders. His research lab has pioneered breakthroughs in understanding complex arrhythmias over 20 years, producing over 100 publications in top journals and earning recognition from Harvard and Cleveland Clinic.

Israel’s leading center in number of brain catheterizations. According to the Ministry of Health, our stroke interventions number twice the national average, with over 20% of the country’s brain catheterizations performed here. We’re the only hospital in Israel with two dedicated neuroangiography suites, enabling treatment of even the most complex and otherwise untreatable cases.

A world-renowned center studying one of science’s "hottest" topics—the microbiome. Led by Prof. Ilan Youngster, the center maps microbiome changes related to health and disease through clinical research and development of diagnostic tools, aiming to improve patient quality of life and treat conditions like obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, infections, and more.

Headed by Prof. Shai Efrati, this is the largest and most advanced hyperbaric medicine center in Israel and globally—featuring 8 pressure chambers that can treat up to 90 people at once and 500 daily. These chambers allow combined oxygen therapy at high pressure for hospitalized patients.

In 2020, the World Allergy Organization awarded Shamir’s Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology institute as a WAO Center of Excellence for 2020–2023, achieving excellence in education, research, and training the next generation of experts in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology.