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Shaare Zedek Tops Israel in Five Elective Surgery Categories with Shortest Wait Times

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 10 hours ago

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Shaare Zedek Medical Center leads Israel in five elective surgery types with the shortest wait times, according to the 2024 Ministry of Health report. It ranks first in several general surgery, urology, ENT, and ophthalmology procedures, reflecting its high-quality care and service availability.

01Shaare Zedek leads Israel in five elective surgery categories per 2024 Ministry of Health report.
02It has the shortest median wait times in Jerusalem, better than the national median.
03Top procedures include hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, prostatectomies, tympanoplasty, and cataract surgeries.
04Shaare Zedek ranks second nationally in hysterectomies and tonsillectomies.
05The hospital is among the top three for colon resections and bariatric surgeries.
06CEO Prof. Ofer Marin credits quality care and patient sensitivity for the hospital's success.

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