ABOUT ME
Prof. Shimon Rochkind is one of the pioneers
in neurosurgery and microsurgery.
Specializing in reconstruction of peripheral nerves in adults and children, and is one of the world leading experts in his field.
Prof. Rochkind founded the Division for Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction and the Translational Medicine and Clinical Research Center for Nerve Reconstruction at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel, and served as the divisions’ director since its foundation in 2001 until 2020.
Member of 26 international clinical and scientific associations, a Vice-Chairman of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies and a member of the Peripheral Nerve Committee of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Winner of 7 prestigious international awards and 3 Israeli national awards for his special contribution and outstanding achievements in the field of clinical and fundamental research.
Author of over 80 clinical and research papers and 31 book chapters, inventor of 11 international patents in field of biotechnology and laser technology.
“I believe in providing a personal touch and detailed explanation to patients, and their participation in the decision-making process”
Scientific & clinical interest
1. Clinical development and use of modern microsurgical approaches for the treatment of the peripheral nerve, the brachial plexus and the cauda equina nerve injuries
2. Microsurgical approaches for treatment of peripheral nerve entrapment neuropathy and painful neuroma
3. Clinical development and use of modern microsurgical approaches for the treatment of disc diseases and tumors of the peripheral nerve, brachial plexus, cauda equina nerves and spinal cord
4. Research in the field of peripheral nerve and spinal cord reconstruction in tissue engineering technology (artificial nerve and spinal cord implants)
5. Innovative development of regenerative gel (GRG) and anti-gliotic GRG for tissue repair after damage to the peripheral nerve and spinal cord
6. Experimental and clinical development and methodology of laser technology for the treatment of peripheral nerve and damaged muscles
Editor of 3 international medical and scientific journals
Member of the editorial board of 5 international medical and scientific journals
Reviewer of 34 international medical and scientific journals
Clinical & academic experience
2021 - today
Head, Microsurgical Center for Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
Assuta Medical Centers, Tel Aviv
2010 - today
Head, Translational Medicine & Research Center for Nerve Reconstruction
2001 - 2020
Director of the Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction Unit, Department of Neurosurgery -
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center , Tel Aviv University
MD Honors Degree
Ivano-Frankivsk University, Soviet Union
PhD, Bar Ilan University, Israel
PhD dissertation work
Effect of laser phototherapy on acetylcholine receptors and creatine phosphokinase content in simulated muscle
Military service – Major (Res.),
IDF Medical Corps
Academic position
Associate Professor, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
1996-1998
President of the World Association of Laser Treatments WALT
2018-2019
President of the Sunderland Society
Vice Chair of the World Federation of Neurosurgery WFNS
Member of the Committee
for Peripheral Neurosurgery, European Union of Neurosurgical Companies EANS
Patents
Awards
11 international patents in the field of biotechnology and laser technology
Recipient of 7 international awards and 3 national awards for basic and clinical research, including the Outstanding Teacher Award, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
Publications
Grants
Author of 77 articles, 7 review articles, 4 case studies, 15 proceedings, and 31 chapters in books
16 grants, including FP7 (EU consortium), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Johnson & Johnson, Moxie Foundation, German-Israeli Foundation
(GIF), Baxter International