The Department of Pediatrics “C”

The Department of Pediatrics "C" treats children from all over Israel who require hospitalization for a range of medical disorders. The medical and nursing staff in the department has garnered broad experience and special skills in treating organ transplant recipients.  The department is the only one in the country that treats pre- and post-liver transplantation and the majority of kidney recipients. Pediatrics "C" conducts wide-ranging clinical research on many topics in pediatric care, including congenital infections in CMV, organ transplantation and kidney failure. The multidisciplinary staff works according to the ethos of empathy, warmth and professionalism concerning each child and his family. Research and the training of the next generation of doctors are foundation stones of quality medicine provided in the department.

Director of the Department
Prof. Irit Krause

Visiting Hours
Sundays to Fridays, 09:00-20:00
Shabbat, 09:00-21:00
Location: 5th Floor - The Glass Building
Tel: 972-3-9253775, 972-3-9253148
Fax: 972-3-9253488

Deputy Director

Dr. Eran Rom

Senior Physicians

Prof. Efraim Bilavsky
Dr. Liad Avneri
Dr. Nimrod Sachs
Dr. Rachel Gavish

Head Nurse

Maya Frenkel Teomim

Psychologist

Michal Lapid

Doctors’ Rounds

09:30-10:30 - Departmental Director’s morning rounds accompanied by senior physicians and duty physician
10:00-12:00 - Attending physician
12:00-15:30 – Senior physician accompanied by the attending physician
Parents are requested to be present during doctors’ rounds
Parents are encouraged to approach doctors with any questions and requests

Hospitalization

Schneider Children’s was established as a dedicated children’s facility with the emphasis on their special needs and hospitalization conditions, from the architectural design and operating an educational center to leisure time activities and a supportive environment for patients and their families.

The nursing staff in the department works around the clock in three shifts. At the start of every shift, each nurse accepts the responsibility of a number of children to ensure that each child receives individual and professional attention. Nurses may be approached with any question or request.

Appointment with the Departmental Director

Prof. Irit Krause, Director of Pediatrics “C”, is available for meetings every day between 11:00-14:00. Kindly speak directly with the Head Nurse to arrange an appointment.

Appointment with the Head Nurse

Head Nurse Natasha Anoshin is available to respond to questions and requests every day between 10:00-14:00. Kindly arrange an appointment directly with her.

Discharge

The decision to discharge a child is made during doctors’ morning rounds. The discharge letter will be prepared following examination by a doctor and delivered towards 15:00. Instructions for continued care and required follow-up will be given at the time of discharge.

Research Activities

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV)
New vaccinations for infants
Suppression of inflammatory mechanisms for septic arthritis
Pre- and post-operative care for organ transplant recipients