About us
Dr. Petr Melikov
Founder and Director of the Israeli Neurology and Migraine Clinic Senior neurologist and international expert in headache and migraine treatment with more than 20 years of experience.
Dr. Melikov holds a PhD degree in Neuroscience, graduated from Privolzhsky Research Medical University in Russia, completed his neurology residency in Israel at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center - Ichilov, and pursued advanced post-graduate training in headache and migraine at one of the leading headache clinics in the field, Thomas Jefferson University in the United States. He founded the Israeli Neurology and Migraine Clinic and currently serves as its Medical Director. Dr. Melikov's work has significantly advanced the treatment of migraine and headaches. Among his contributions in research is the development of the MARS score, a tool for predicting stroke risk in patients with migraine with aura that was presented on International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles, in the United States. In addition to his research and clinical practice, Dr. Melikov is an active speaker in the field of headache and migraine. He is frequently invited to discuss the topic on television and radio and regularly lectures to family physicians and neurologists on these subjects. Dr. Melikov is passionate migraine advocate and run Israeli Migraine Association for people struggling migraine, to rise migraine awareness and increase access to novel migraine treatment. Dr. Melikov is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, such as American Headache Society and International Headache Society.
Dr. Anton Vol
Senior neurosurgeon specializing in neuro-oncology, NPH treatment, spine disorders, and radiosurgery.
Dr. Anton Vol is a board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in advanced radiosurgical treatments for headaches, facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia, dizziness, and balance disorders caused by benign brain tumors such as vestibular schwannomas. He is also a specialist in neuro-oncology, performing a wide range of brain tumor removal surgeries. Currently, Dr. Vol serves as a senior neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer. Dr. Vol has extensive experience in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neuroradiosurgery, and shunt placement surgeries for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). This expertise was acquired during his residency at Sheba Medical Center and a fellowship in neuro-oncology and brain tumor surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Vol is actively involved in clinical research in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, including studies on the effects of novel drugs and treatment methods for various types of brain tumors. He regularly publishes articles in leading international medical journals, contributing to the establishment of treatment standards in neurosurgery, neurology, oncology, and neuro-oncology. Dr. Vol also serves as a lecturer in neurology and neurosurgery at Tel Aviv University, sharing his knowledge and expertise with future medical professionals.
Dr. Simon Israeli-Koren
Senior Neurologist Specializing in Movement Disorders with about 15 Years of Experience in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment.
Dr. Simon graduated from the University of Cambridge and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the Weizmann Institute of Science. He currently serves as a senior neurologist at the neurology clinic of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center - Ichilov. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Israeli-Koren conducts various research studies in the fields of neurology and Parkinson’s disease. He previously worked as a Senior Scientific Director at NeuroDerm, a pharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments for Parkinson’s disease, and at Sheba Medical Center in the Movement Disorders and Parkinson’s Disease Clinic. Dr. Israeli-Koren’s expertise in both clinical practice and research ensures advanced, evidence-based care for his patients, helping improve their quality of life.
Dr. Diaa Dofesh
Senior neurologist and epilepsy specialist.
Dr. Diaa is a specialist in epilepsy and serves in the Department of Neurology and the Epilepsy Clinic for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy at Hadassah Ein Kerem University Hospital. He previously completed a fellowship in epilepsy at the same institution. Additionally, he heads the Adult Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic. Dr. Dofesh has extensive experience in interpreting various EEG studies, including standard EEG, sleep EEG, video EEG monitoring, and intracranial EEG. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Dofesh is also involved in teaching clinical neurology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, contributing to the education and training of future neurologists.
Ms. Albina Linoy Shaidulin
Medical technologist specializing in EEG testing
Ms. Albina Linoy Shaidulin holds a bachelor's degree in Health Systems Management and is a certified medical instrumentation engineer. She currently serves as a senior EEG technician at the Epilepsy Clinic in Ichilov Hospital. With extensive experience, she specializes in performing and interpreting various EEG studies, including standard EEG, sleep EEG, video EEG monitoring, and intracranial EEG. Her expertise spans tests for both adults and children, from newborns to age 16. Her dedication and technical proficiency contribute to high-quality diagnostic care for epilepsy patients.
Dr. Genadi Shandler
Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology with advanced training in nuclear medicine.
Dr. Shandler is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with subspecialty expertise in head and neck imaging and neuroimaging, as well as advanced training in nuclear medicine. He specializes in the advanced diagnosis of oncological and other diseases, particularly those affecting the head and neck. Dr. Shandler holds dual certifications in radiology and nuclear medicine, earned at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Dr. Shandler is proficient in performing advanced imaging tests, including ultrasound, MRI, CT, PET-CT, and nuclear scans. He leads the ultrasound and image-guided biopsy services at the Head and Neck Surgery Center at Ichilov Hospital. His expertise includes performing biopsies of the thyroid, lymph nodes, salivary gland masses, soft tissue lesions, parathyroid glands, and laryngeal tumors. Dr. Genadi is an active member of the radiology and nuclear medicine teams at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Dr. Shandler completed a radiology course in the United States through the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP). He has contributed to numerous research studies and has received awards for excellence. Dr. Shandler regularly participates in professional conferences, presenting his work both in Israel and internationally.
Dr. Esther Bukovsky
Senior psychiatrist, head of the Women's Department at Be'er Ya'akov Mental Health Center.
Specializes in treating anxiety and depression disorders, symptoms of asthenia, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and first episodes of mental illness. Dr. Bukovsky explains: "In addition to therapeutic work with patients and supervising medical residents, I lead the field of cognitive re-mediation (rehabilitation) for individuals with mental disorders, conduct research on the topic, and provide guidance to doctors." "In my work, I use various psychotherapeutic approaches, tailor medication treatments during acute phases, and provide supportive therapy after improvement, with a focus on the patient's physical condition. I advocate for a minimal use of medication as a maintenance treatment, combined with intensive social and occupational rehabilitation for the patient."
