New Neurology Clinic Opens in Northern Israel
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Ziv Medical Center in Safed, Israel, has launched a new specialized clinic for neuromuscular diseases, enhancing local access to advanced diagnostics and treatment for residents of northern Israel. The clinic aims to streamline patient care for complex neurological conditions.
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- New neuromuscular disease clinic opens at Ziv Medical Center in Safed.
- Clinic provides advanced diagnostics and treatment for northern residents.
- Aims to reduce the need for patients to travel for specialized care.
- Headed by neurologist Dr. Hamad Wakid, specializing in neuromuscular diseases.
- Expands the hospital's comprehensive neurology services.
The Ziv Medical Center in Safed has opened a new clinic specializing in neuromuscular diseases, expanding its neurology services for residents of northern Israel. The clinic aims to provide advanced diagnostic, examination, and treatment services closer to home for complex conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system and muscles.
The new facility will cater to patients with peripheral neuropathies, muscle diseases, neuromuscular junction disorders such as myasthenia gravis, motor neuron diseases including ALS, and hereditary and genetic neuromuscular disorders. The goal is to offer a comprehensive, single-location pathway for patients, from specialized neurological assessment and advanced neurophysiological tests to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Dr. Hamad Wakid, a neurologist with specialized training in neuromuscular diseases, will head the clinic. He stated that the combination of a specialized clinic and a robust neurophysiological system allows for accurate testing, rapid diagnosis, and treatment according to leading standards. "Our ambition is that patients from the North will not have to travel to the center of the country to undergo examinations and treatment for complex neuromuscular diseases," he added.
Dr. Nizar Hourani, Director of Neurology at Ziv Medical Center, noted that Dr. Wakid's addition significantly enhances diagnostic and treatment capabilities in the region, establishing a professional service previously unavailable on this scale. He emphasized the center's ongoing efforts to expand services and attract specialized physicians to provide high-level neurology care locally.
Professor Noam Yehudai, Director of Ziv Medical Center, called the clinic's opening "important good news" for northern residents, aligning with the center's vision of providing all medical services close to home. The clinic joins other specialized services within the neurology department, including clinics for headaches, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders.