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Leading Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon in Israel
Position: Head and Chairman, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Hospital: Sheba Medical Center (Chaim Sheba Medical Center), Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
Dr. Ran Yahalom is distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon with over 30 years of clinical and surgical experience. Recognized expert in cranio-maxillofacial surgery with specialized focus on oral oncology, craniofacial reconstruction following trauma, orthognathic surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery. Published author of 60+ scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Ran Yahalom is included in Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors
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Clinical Specializations:
- Oral Oncology: Head and neck cancer surgery, tumor resection, malignant lesions of the oral cavity and face
- Craniofacial Surgery: Complex facial bone reconstruction, cranio-facial osteosynthesis
- Trauma Surgery: Facial bone fractures and reconstruction post-trauma
- Orthognathic Surgery: Jaw realignment and facial skeleton correction
- Facial Reconstructive Surgery: Microsurgery and facial reconstruction
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery: Treatment of TMJ disorders
- Dental Implantology: Bone grafting, sinus lift procedures, dental implants
- Congenital Abnormalities: Correction of facial and jaw deformities
- Orbital and Frontal Sinus Surgery: Advanced techniques in midface reconstruction
Surgical Procedures:
- Tumor excision and oncologic resections
- Maxillofacial trauma management
- Orthognathic procedures (mandibular setback, intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy)
- Dental extractions (simple and surgical)
- Bone augmentation and sinus elevation
- Pre-prosthetic surgery
- Biopsies and diagnostic procedures
- Apicoectomy
- Microsurgical reconstruction
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Education of Dr. Yahalom
Medical Degree
- 1978-1984: M.D. (Doctor of Medicine), Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
- License: Obtained license for medical practice in Israel
Specialty Training
- 1986-1989: Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- 1989-1990: Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sheba Medical Center
- 1990: Board Certification – Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Advanced Training & Fellowships
- 1977: Microsurgery Courses, Department of Maxillofacial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- 1997: Fellowship in Maxillofacial and Cranio-Facial Osteosynthesis, Orthognathic Surgery, and Cranio-Facial Reconstruction, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
- 2011: Fellowship in Cranio-Maxillofacial Pediatric Surgery, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom
Additional Certifications
- 1992: Maxillofacial Course, AO Foundation, Davos, Switzerland
- 1994: Advanced Aerospace Medicine Course, Aerospace Medical Center (Israel Air Force – Flight Surgeon Certificate)
Professional Experience of Maxillofacial Surgeon Ran Yahalom
Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- 2015 – Present: Head and Chairman, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- 2013 – 2015: Head of Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- 1992 – 2013: Deputy Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- 1990 – 1992: Attending Surgeon, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- 1989 – 1990: Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- 1986 – 1989: Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Medical Corps
- 1994 – Present: Advisor in Maxillofacial Surgery to the Surgeon General of the IDF Medical Corps
- 1994 – 1996: Head of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Israel Air Force
Private Practice
- 1990 – Present: Private Clinic, Rothschild 38, Rishon LeZion
- Comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical services
- Dental implantology and bone grafting
- Surgical extractions and biopsies
- Minor oral surgery under local anesthesia
- Expert medical-legal consultations for courts, National Insurance Institute, and Ministry of Defense
International Fellowship
- 1997: Maxillofacial Restoration Fellowship, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
Academic Appointments & Teaching
Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine
- Current: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Dental Medicine
- 2017: Lecturer in Facial Surgical Anatomy, School of Dental Medicine
- 2017: Lecturer in Facial Bone Injuries, School of Continuing Medical Education
- 1995: Lecturer in Head and Neck Anatomy for Dental Students, School of Dental Medicine
- 1990: Lecturer in Maxillofacial Trauma and Oral Cancer, Courses in Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Plastic Surgery
Hebrew University, Jerusalem
- 1982-1984: Instructor in Dental Radiology, School of Dental Medicine
Sheba Medical Center Educational Activities
- 1986: Instructor in Postgraduate Course in Oral Surgery for Dental Practitioners
- 1986: Instructor in Oral Surgery for Dental Assistants (ORT Israel Network Schools)
Israel Defense Forces
- 1992: Lecturer in Maxillofacial Trauma, IDF Medical Corps
Research & Publications
Publication Record: 60+ scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals
Selected Key Publications:
- Vered M, Shnaiderman-Shapiro A, Schiby G, Zlotogorski-Hurvitz A, Salo T, Yahalom R. (2019). “Characterization of tumor microenvironment in oral squamous cell carcinoma.” Acta Histochemica, 121(8):151447.
- Allon I, Vered M, Kaplan I, Nahlieli O, Yahalom R, Shalmon B, Srouji S, Livoff A. (2019). “Immunohistochemical analysis of oral squamous cell carcinoma microenvironment.” Acta Histochemica, 121(8):151444.
- Yarom N, Lazarovici TS, Whitefield S, Weissman T, Wasserzug O, Yahalom R. (2018). “Rapid onset of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients switching from bisphosphonates to denosumab.” Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, 125(1):27-30.
- Dobriyan A, Gluck I, Alon E, Barshack I, Yahalom R, Vered M. (2021). “Tumor Microenvironment in Oral Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab: Preliminary Analysis of the Histopathologic Findings.” Frontiers in Oncology.
- Cohen Y, Goldenberg-Cohen N, Shalmon B, Shani T, Oren S, Amariglio N, Dratviman-Storobinsky O, Shnaiderman-Shapiro A, Yahalom R, Kaplan I, Hirshberg A. (2011). “Mutational analysis of PTEN/PIK3CA/AKT pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma.” Oral Oncology, 47(10):946-950.
- Vered M, Dayan D, Dobriyan A, Yahalom R, Shalmon B, Barshack I, Bedrin L, Talmi YP, Taicher S. (2010). “Tumor-host histopathologic variables, stromal myofibroblasts and risk score, are significantly associated with recurrent disease in tongue cancer.” Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 136(7):1039-48.
- Bello IO, Vered M, Dayan D, Dobriyan A, Yahalom R, Alanen K, Nieminen P, Kantola S, Läärä E, Salo T. (2011). “Cancer-associated fibroblasts…” Oral Oncology, 47(1):33-8.
- Talmi YP, Horowitz Z, Wolf M, Yahalom R, Peleg M, Teicher S, Kronenberg J. (2003). “Amputation neuromas after neck dissection.” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Research Focus Areas:
- Oral and head and neck oncology
- Tumor microenvironment in oral squamous cell carcinoma
- Cancer-associated fibroblasts
- Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
- Facial trauma and reconstruction outcomes
- Quality of life in orthognathic patients
- Immunotherapy in oral cancer
Professional Memberships & Affiliations of Dr. Yahalom
Israeli Professional Organizations:
- Member, Israel Dental Association (since 1984)
- Member, Israel Medical Association (since 1989)
- Member, Israel Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (since 1990)
- Member, Israel Society of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology (since 1992)
- Member, Israel Trauma Society (since 1994)
International Professional Organizations:
- Member, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (since 1996)
- Member, AO Alumni Association (since 1994)
- Member, AO-CMF Alumni (since 2009)
- Member, European AO-Cranio Maxillofacial Faculty (since 2004)
AO Foundation Faculty Positions:
- 2011: International Faculty Lecturer, AO Course, Davos
- 2014: International Faculty Lecturer, AO Course, Colombo
- 2012: International Faculty Lecturer, AO Course – Approach to Craniofacial Surgery, Padova
- 2010: International Faculty Lecturer, AO Principal Course, Portomaso
- 2009: International Chairman, AO Mid-face Orbit Frontal Sinus Course, Sydney
- 2011: Local Chairman, AO Seminar – Advanced Surgical Techniques in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Tel Aviv
- 2008: Faculty Lecturer, AO Course, Yokohama
- 2007: Faculty Lecturer, AO Course, Bangkok
- 2006: Faculty Lecturer, AO Course, Manila
- 2006: Faculty Lecturer, AO Course, Plaficon
- 2005: Faculty Lecturer, AO Course, Rio de Janeiro
- 2004: Faculty Lecturer, AO Regional Course, Protroz
- 1998: Faculty Lecturer, AO Maxillofacial Course, Davos
- 1993, 1995, 1996: Table Instructor, AO Maxillofacial Course, Davos
Additional Leadership Roles:
- 2011: Moderator, Annual Meeting of the Israel Association of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology, Jerusalem
- Professor of International Courses for Maxillofacial Surgeons
Awards & Recognition
- Nominated as Best Doctor in Maxillofacial Surgery, Forbes Magazine
- Multiple international faculty positions with AO Foundation
- Flight Surgeon Certificate, Israel Air Force
- Recognized as leading Israeli expert in maxillofacial surgery
Languages
- Hebrew
- English
Patient’s highlights about Dr. Ran Yahalom
Dr. Yahalom combines extensive surgical experience with cutting-edge techniques in cranio-maxillofacial surgery. His practice emphasizes:
- Evidence-based treatment approaches
- Minimally invasive techniques when appropriate
- Comprehensive patient education and informed consent
- Multidisciplinary collaboration for complex cases
- Integration of latest research findings into clinical practice
- Focus on functional and aesthetic outcomes
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care
