Dr. Uri Elkan, MD

Leading ENT Surgeon – Otolaryngology surgery, Sleep Medicine, Sleep Apnea Surgery in Israel

Position: Senior Surgeon and Director of Sleep Medicine Clinic

Hospital: Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson Campus and Hasharon Hospital), Petach Tikva, Israel

Dr. Uri Elkan is experienced ENT surgeon with specialized expertise in sleep medicine, particularly surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He is recognized for pioneering diagnostic techniques including Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) to precisely identify sites of airway obstruction during sleep. Uniquely combines Western medical training with certification in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Uri Elkan is included in Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors

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Primary Clinical Specializations:

1. Sleep Surgery (Super-Specialization)

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Surgery: Surgical treatment of sleep-disordered breathing
• Multi-Level Sleep Surgery: Addressing multiple sites of airway obstruction
• Nasal Surgery for Sleep: Septoplasty, turbinate reduction for OSA
• Palatal Surgery: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), modified UPPP procedures
• Tongue Base Surgery: Radiofrequency ablation, tongue suspension procedures
• Hypopharyngeal Surgery: Treatment of lower pharyngeal obstruction
• Maxillomandibular Advancement: Coordination with oral surgery
• Pediatric Sleep Surgery: Adenotonsillectomy for childhood sleep apnea

2. Advanced Diagnostic Techniques:

• Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE): Revolutionary diagnostic procedure performed under sedation to visualize exact location of airway collapse during sleep
• Sleep Laboratory Interpretation: Analysis of polysomnography results
• Preoperative Airway Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of obstruction sites
• Surgical Planning Based on DISE: Individualized treatment protocols

3. General Otolaryngology:

• Rhinology: Endoscopic sinus surgery, chronic sinusitis management
• Septoplasty and SMR: Correction of deviated septum
• Turbinate Reduction: Inferior turbinate surgery, submucous resection (SMR)
• Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: Pediatric and adult procedures
• Voice Disorders and Laryngology: Treatment of vocal cord pathology
• Head and Neck Surgery: Comprehensive ENT surgical care

4. Snoring Treatment:

• Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of primary snoring
• Non-surgical and surgical options
• Radiofrequency procedures
• Palatal implants and stiffening procedures

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Education of Dr. Elkan

Medical Degree

• 2010: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Hadassah Medical School)
• One of Israel’s premier medical schools
• Comprehensive medical education

Traditional Chinese Medicine Certification

• 2008: Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Institution: Broshim Campus, Israel
• Unique integration of Eastern and Western medical approaches
• Holistic understanding of patient care

Residency Training

• Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency
• Institutions:
  • Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson Hospital and Hasharon Hospital), Petach Tikva
  • Schneider Children’s Medical Center
• Comprehensive training in adult and pediatric ENT
• Surgical techniques in all aspects of otolaryngology

Fellowship Training – Sleep Surgery (International)

1. Primary Fellowship – Mannheim, Germany

• Fellowship in Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery
• Institution: Mannheim University Medical Center, Germany
• Focus: Advanced surgical techniques for obstructive sleep apnea
• Multi-level sleep surgery approaches
• Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)

2. Advanced Training – Stanford University, USA

• Institution: Stanford University Medical Center, California, USA
• One of world’s leading centers for sleep medicine
• Advanced sleep surgery techniques
• Research and innovation in OSA treatment

3. Advanced Training – London, United Kingdom

• Institution: Leading London medical center
• European approaches to sleep surgery
• International best practices

4. Advanced Training – Paris, France

• Institution: Parisian medical center
• French school of ENT and sleep surgery
• Comprehensive exposure to international techniques

Professional Experience of Dr. Uri Elkan

Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel

• Current – Senior Surgeon: ENT Department
• Current – Director: Sleep Medicine Clinic (Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders)
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Management of complex sleep apnea cases
  • Performance of advanced sleep surgery procedures
  • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) procedures
  • Multidisciplinary sleep disorder management
  • Clinical research and quality improvement
  • Training of residents and fellows

Schneider Children’s Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel

• Senior Surgeon: Pediatric ENT Department
• Specialization: Pediatric sleep apnea and breathing disorders
• Pediatric adenotonsillectomy for OSA
• Treatment of childhood snoring and sleep-disordered breathing

Raphael Medical Center (Beit Cholim Raphael), Tel Aviv

• Current – Director: Private ENT and Sleep Medicine Clinic
• Services:
  • Comprehensive ENT care
  • Sleep medicine consultations
  • Surgical treatment of sleep apnea and snoring
  • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
  • Minimally invasive procedures

Atid Medical Center

• Consulting Surgeon: ENT and Sleep Medicine
• Comprehensive ENT surgical services
• Sleep disorder evaluations and treatment

Research & Academic Contributions

Areas of Interest:

• Outcomes of multi-level sleep surgery
• Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) findings
• Predictors of surgical success in OSA
• Minimally invasive sleep surgery techniques
• Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing
• Integration of Chinese medicine principles with Western ENT

Educational Activities:

• Teaching residents at Rabin Medical Center
• Lectures on sleep surgery techniques
• Patient education videos and materials
• Public awareness of sleep apnea

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

Israeli Professional Organizations:

• Member, Israeli Association of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgeons
• Member, Israeli Society for Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology
• Member, Israeli Rhinology Society
• Member, Israeli Society for Reconstructive Surgery of the Face and Neck
• Member, Israeli Medical Association

International Professional Organizations:

• Member, International Surgical Sleep Society
• Active participant in international sleep surgery conferences
• Collaboration with leading sleep surgery centers worldwide

Diagnostic Philosophy & Approach of Surgeon Uri Elkan

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) – Revolutionary Approach:

Dr. Elkan is a pioneer in Israel in the use of DISE, a game-changing diagnostic procedure that has transformed sleep apnea treatment. Traditional evaluation of sleep apnea patients while awake cannot predict where the airway will collapse during actual sleep. DISE solves this problem by:

1. Inducing Sleep: Patient is sedated to simulate natural sleep state
2. Direct Visualization: Endoscope is inserted to directly observe airway during sleep
3. Identifying Obstruction Sites: Precise identification of where collapse occurs (nose, palate, tongue base, epiglottis, lateral pharyngeal walls)
4. Personalized Treatment: Surgical plan is tailored to address patient’s specific obstruction pattern

Benefits of DISE-Guided Surgery:

• Higher success rates through targeted intervention
• Avoidance of unnecessary procedures
• Reduced complications
• Better patient outcomes
• Evidence-based surgical decision making

Patient Highlights about Dr. Uri Elkan

Patient Recognition:

• 43+ Exceptional Reviews on MedReviews: Consistently outstanding ratings
• Patients describe him as “an angel of medicine”
• “A national treasure for Israel and the healthcare system”
• “Professional, patient, warm, caring, and dedicated”
• “Life-changing results” frequently mentioned
• High ratings for accessibility, follow-up care, and surgical outcomes

Selected Patient Testimonials:

• “I wish all doctors were as dedicated, good, and kind as Dr. Elkan. The accompaniment, care, and professionalism felt at every moment turned the surgery into a completely positive experience. Highly recommend with all my heart.”
• “I underwent two significant surgeries with Dr. Uri Elkan… I will forever be grateful to Dr. Elkan for the improvement in my quality of life.”
• “Dr. Elkan is not just a doctor, he is simply an angel of medicine… If I could rate between 1 to 5 stars, I would give him plus infinity stars, but the maximum allowed is only 5, which is clearly not enough and does not reflect reality.”
• “Doctors and people like him are a national asset for the State of Israel in general and for the healthcare system in Israel in particular.”

Professional Recognition:

• Recognized expert in sleep surgery in Israel
• Sought-after lecturer on sleep medicine
• International training and collaboration
• Pioneer in DISE implementation in Israel

Languages

• Hebrew
• English