Dr. Moshe Bondi, MD
Dr. Moshe Bondi is Director of the Department of Neurological Rehabilitation and Head of Neurological Rehabilitation Outpatient Services at Sheba Medical Center, one of the world’s leading hospitals. A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), he focuses on spinal cord injury (SCI) and pain rehabilitation, with expertise in managing secondary complications in individuals with SCI.
After completing his PM&R residency at Sheba, Dr. Bondi pursued a dual clinical fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury and Pain Rehabilitation at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Canada. His multidisciplinary approach integrates rehabilitation medicine, endocrinology, and bone health, emphasizing osteoporosis prevention and treatment in patients with physical disabilities.
At Sheba, Dr. Bondi has advanced specialized outpatient programs, including the Bone Health Clinic and rehabilitation services for Parkinson’s disease and SCI patients. He combines clinical innovation with research to improve recovery and quality of life for those with neurological disabilities.
A lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Bondi is an active member of the IMA, ISPRM, and ISCoS, and has received several awards for excellence in research and teaching, including the Sheba-Gertner Institute Grant for the Israeli Spinal Cord Injury Registry.
Prof. Allan D. Levi, M.D., PhD
Dr. Allan D. Levi is Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Chief of Neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He also holds appointments in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine and serves as the Chairman of the University of Miami Medical Group.
Dr. Levi is an internationally recognized expert in spinal cord injury (SCI), peripheral nerve repair, and complex spinal surgery. His clinical and research efforts focus on advancing regenerative therapies for the injured nervous system, including cell-based strategies and surgical innovations for both acute and chronic SCI.
A pioneer in the translation of experimental therapies to clinical practice, Dr. Levi has led several first-in-human trials involving Schwann cell transplantation and other cellular interventions for neurotrauma. His work bridges bench-to-bedside research with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes for patients with devastating spinal injuries.
He has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and has been a principal investigator on numerous NIH and Department of Defense–funded studies, helping shape the future of spinal cord repair and neuroregeneration.
Prof. Ran Harel, M.D.
Prof. Harel is Director of the Spine Surgery and Spine Radiosurgery Division at Sheba Medical Center, one of the world’s top-ranked hospitals. He is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal oncology, and radiosurgery, and was named among Israel’s top spine surgeons by Forbes magazine.
Trained at Sheba and the Cleveland Clinic, Prof. Harel has led the introduction of advanced techniques such as Novalis-based spine radiosurgery for treating spinal tumors and metastases. He is also a senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University and an active contributor to clinical research, with publications in leading journals on spinal oncology, imaging, and surgical innovation.
Prof. Michael G. Fehlings, M.D., PhD
Dr. Michael G. Fehlings is a Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery. He serves as a Neurosurgeon at Toronto Western Hospital and holds the Robert Campeau Foundation / Dr. C.H. Tator Chair in Brain and Spinal Cord Research at the University Health Network.
Internationally recognized as a leading expert in spinal cord injury (SCI), Dr. Fehlings specializes in complex spine surgery and translational research aimed at enhancing repair and regeneration of the injured central nervous system. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of SCI pathophysiology and treatment.
Dr. Fehlings has authored over 1,100 peer-reviewed publications and holds numerous patents related to spinal cord injury therapies. His research encompasses neuroprotection, stem cell-based regeneration, and the development of clinical practice guidelines for SCI management.
His contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Reeve-Irvine Medal, the Olivecrona Award from the Karolinska Institute, and the Henry Farfan Award from the North American Spine Society.
Prof. Nicholas Theodore, M.D
Dr. Theodore is a Professor of Neurosurgery and the director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgical Spine Center. He is one of the world recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury, minimally invasive spine surgeries and robotics.
Dr. Theodore has written or co-authored 30 book chapters, over 180 peer-reviewed journal articles and is co-holder of 10 patents for medical devices and procedures. His research focuses on trauma, spinal cord injuries, robotics and developing an understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of spinal diseases.
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