The Pediatric Orthopedic Unit

The Pediatric Orthopedic Unit at Schneider Children’s provides a broad range of care for disorders of the skeleton, joints and muscles in children and adolescents of all ages. Over 5,000 youngsters are treated annually in the Unit’s outpatient clinics. Many require surgery in the medical center’s unique operating theaters.

Director of the Unit
Dr. Daniel Weigl

Location: 5th Floor
Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00-15:00
Tel: 972-3-9253759
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Appointments: 972-3-9253210, Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00-15:00;
Holiday eves and intermediary holidays, 08:00-12:00

 

Senior Physicians

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Dr. Tali Becker – Head, Orthopedic Sports Clinic
Dr. Eyal Mercado – Head, Limb and Spinal Deformities Clinic
Dr. Paz Kedem – Cast Clinic and Feet Deformities
Dr. Eli Sidon - Pediatric Orthopedics and Foot Surgery
Dr. Amir Kettanie - Limb Deformities Clinic
Dr. Valeri Fedorishen – Fractures Follow-Up Clinic

 

Hand Surgery
Dr. Daniel Sourin Yordash – Head, Hand Surgery and Hand Clinic
Dr. Haim Yehuda - Hand Surgery

 

Spinal Surgery
Dr. Amir Amitai -  Spinal Deformities and Spinal Surgery
Dr. Gabi Guttman – Spinal Deformities and Spinal Surgery



Head Nurse

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Simona Tyroler

Cast Tchnician

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Ahron Natan

Medical Services

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• Congenital deformations
• Developmental disorders
• Injuries from accidents or trauma
• Skeletal inflammations
• Scoliosis (treatment in the designated Spine Clinic)
• Hand disorders (treatment in the designated Hand Clinic)
• Neuromuscular Disorders (treatment in the Orthopedic Rehabilitation or Spina Bifida Clinic)
• Sport-related injuries

Orthopedic Clinics

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General Orthopedics Clinic
Hours: Sundays and Wednesdays, 09:00-12:00
Appointments: 972-9253210, 08:00-15:00; Holiday eves and intermediary holidays, 08:00-12:00
 

Spine Clinic
Treats a range of disorders of the spine including scoliosis, kyphosis, and back pain
Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 09:00-12:00
Appointments: 972-9253210, 08:00-15:00; Holiday eves and intermediary holidays, 08:00-12:00
 

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Clinic
Treats developmental and nerve disorders such as Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy
Hours: Mondays, 09:00-12:00
Appointments: 972-9253210, 08:00-15:00; Holiday eves and intermediary holidays, 08:00-12:00
 

Sports Injuries Clinic
Orthopedic treatment and consultation for sports related injuries
Hours: Sundays, 09:00-12:00
Appointments: 972-9253210, 08:00-15:00; Holiday eves and intermediary holidays, 08:00-12:00

Spina Bifida Clinic
Treats problems resulting from this congenital defect (incompletely closed spine), and hydrocephalus
Hours: Last Tuesday in every month, 09:00-12:00
Appointments: 972-9253210, 08:00-15:00; Holiday eves and intermediary holidays, 08:00-12:00



Hand Clinic
Treats injuries of the hands resulting from trauma or illness
Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 09:00-12:00
Appointments: 972-9253210, 08:00-15:00; Holiday eves and intermediary holidays, 08:00-12:00
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Referrals

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Letter from the community physician together with the payment guarantee
Referral by doctors at Schneider Children’s