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Prof. Dr. Alexandra Balbir
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Balbir

internal medicine and rheumatology
internal medicine and rheumatology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%45 years9.8/10$$$155Yes

Overview

Country, City
Israel, Haifa
Health facility
Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
Medical unit
Department of rheumatology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Balbir is an experienced and highly qualified physician specializing in internal medicine and rheumatology. With 44 years of experience and a resume boasting a range of impressive achievements, Dr. Balbir is considered a top expert in her field. Dr. Balbir's career highlights include obtaining her medical license and completing her dissertation at the State Medical University of Chernivtsi in Ukraine. She specialized in internal medicine and rheumatology, gaining additional qualifications. Currently, she serves as the Director of the Department of Rheumatology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa in Israel. Dr. Balbir's contributions to the medical community extend far beyond her clinical practice. She is a member of prestigious international organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism. Dr. Balbir has also organized conferences and courses for rheumatologists and actively participates in research, having published 155 scientific papers. With her vast experience, expertise in rheumatology, and dedication to advancing medical knowledge, Dr. Alexandra Balbir is recognized as a highly respected and accomplished doctor in her field. Patients can trust in her comprehensive approach to healthcare and benefit from her vast knowledge and skill.

Skills & Expertise

sclerosis
arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
scleroderma
rheumatology
lung
necrosis
interstitial lung
cutaneous systemic sclerosis
rituximab
autoimmune
antibodies
skin
joint
tocilizumab
internal medicine
tumor
sclerosisassociated interstitial lung
skin fibrosis
fibrosis
ulcers
vasculitis
adalimumab
inflammatory joint
pleural effusion
psoriatic arthritis
arteritis
rheumatism
antitumor necrosis factoralpha
arthropathy
cyclophosphamide
tofacitinib
familial mediterranean fever
ischaemic finger necrosis
rheumatoid lung nodulosis
glomerular filtration rate
seronegative polyarthritis
toe necrosis
antitopoisomerase antibodies
milwaukee hematoma
sclerosis microangiopathy
rheumatologic conditions
sclerodermarelated conditions
autoimmune scleroderma
pneumatosis cystoides
lung nodulosis
finger necrosis
polyarteritis nodosa
axial spondyloarthritis
inflammatory bowel

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1979 Studied human medicine at the State Medical University of Chernivtsi, Ukraine
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1990-1994 Residency in the Department of internal medicine at the B’nai Zion Hospital
  • Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • Habilitation and a teaching license
  • 1994-1997 Rheumatology fellowship in the Department of Rheumatology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of rheumatology
  • 2000 Fellowship in the Department of connective tissue diseases at the Royal Free Hospital in London
Experience
  • Family Physician, Internist, and Cardio-Rheumatologist at a Municipal Hospital in Chernivtsi
  • 1997 Senior Rheumatologist
  • Clinical Associate Professor and Head at the Rappaport faculty of medicine of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
  • 2006 Director, Department of Rheumatology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the executive committee of the Israeli Society of Rheumatology
  • Member of international organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism
  • Active Member of the European scleroderma trials and research group
  • Member of the European League Against Rheumatism target US initiative
  • Maintains the largest Israeli scleroderma registry
  • Organized several US courses for Israeli rheumatologists
  • Organized an international rheumatology scientific conference
  • Editorial Board Member of the Autoimmunity Reviews Journal

Languages

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English
Hebrew flag
Hebrew

Publications

Cutaneous Manifestations, Clinical Characteristics, and Prognosis of Patients With Systemic Sclerosis Sine Scleroderma: Data From the International EUSTAR Database.

1 August, 2023

The Role of CCL24 in Systemic Sclerosis.

31 July, 2023

TAPSE/sPAP ratio is a marker of cardiorenal syndrome type 2 in the systemic sclerosis EUSTAR cohort.

17 July, 2023

Location

HaAliya HaShniya St, 8, 3109601 Haifa, Israel

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Alexandra Balbir?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine and rheumatology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Balbir has been practicing for more than 45 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. Alexandra Balbir expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in sclerosis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, rheumatology.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Balbir performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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