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Prof. Dr. David Yarnitsky
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. David Yarnitsky

neurology
neurology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%30 years9.8/10$$$283Yes

Overview

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

About the doctor

Meet Prof. Dr. David Yarnitsky, an esteemed neurologist with 29 years of experience. He obtained his medical license after studying at the Rappaport faculty of medicine and completing his residency at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa. Dr. Yarnitsky further specialized in neurology and neurophysiology, earning him a teaching license at Haifa University. He is currently the Head of the Department of Neurology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa. He leads the Laboratory of Clinical Neurophysiology at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Dr. Yarnitsky's contributions to pain research have been recognized internationally. He has received the prestigious Ron Melzack Award and leads the research committee for the neuropathic pain special-interest group of the International Association for the Study of Pain. With over 280 scientific publications, Dr. Yarnitsky is at the forefront of advancing our understanding and treatment of pain disorders. He has secured research grants from various funding agencies and is a sought-after speaker at global pain conferences. His expertise in neurology and pain and his dedication to mentoring and clinical training solidify Dr. Yarnitsky's reputation as an exceptional doctor. Patients can trust his vast knowledge and innovative approach to providing the best possible care for their neurological conditions.

Skills & Expertise

brain
stroke
polyneuropathy
migraine
neurology
neuropathic pain
stenosis
injury
head
neuropathy
carotid stenosis
brain injury
microemboli
sphenopalatine ganglion
pain sensitivity
neurophysiology
cerebral hemodynamics
endogenous analgesia
ischemic stroke
painevoked potentials
vulvar vestibulitis
vestibulitis
nerve
aspirin
pain relief
diabetic polyneuropathy
demyelinating polyneuropathy
motor cortex
peripheral neuropathy
inflammatory
cortex
pain disorders
ganglion stimulation
fibromyalgia
inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
sexual desire disorder
sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation
temporal summation
neurons
sclerosis
postherpetic neuralgia
cerebral artery
depression
hyperalgesia
multiple sclerosis
fibromyalgia syndrome
duloxetine
paradoxical heat sensation
brain electromagnetic tomography
middle cerebral artery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied at the Rappaport faculty of medicine of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • Residency in the Department of neurology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa, followed by a two-year pain and neuromuscular fellowship at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland
  • Obtaining specialization in neurology
  • Habilitation and a teaching license
Experience
  • 1994 Head, Department of neurology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
  • Director and Professor, Department of neurology at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
  • Teaches neurology and pain at Haifa University
  • Head, Laboratory of clinical neurophysiology at the Rappaport faculty of medicine of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Awards & Memberships
  • 2014 Ron Melzack Award from the International Association for the Study of Pain for the best paper of the year in pain research
  • Head of the research committee for the neuropathic pain special-interest-group of the International Association for the Study of Pain
  • Supervising clinical training of neurology residents
  • Mentors graduate and doctoral students in the neurophysiology of pain
  • Won several research grants from funding agencies, including the US Army, European Union, Israel Science Foundation, Binational US-Israel Foundation, Migraine Research Foundation, and others
  • Plenary talk at the International Association for the Study of Pain world meeting
  • Associate Editor for the “European Journal of Pain”
  • Associate Editor for “Pain”
  • Led an international forum of experts on the issue of conditioned pain modulation
  • Regular Speaker at the World and European pain conferences

Languages

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English
Hebrew flag
Hebrew

Publications

Structural brain connectivity predicts early acute pain after mild traumatic brain injury.

1 June, 2023

Prospective Blood Transcriptomics Study in a Motor Vehicle Collision Cohort Identified a Protective Function of the SAMD15 Gene Against Chronic Pain.

26 April, 2023

Promoting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Pain Science.

February, 2023

Location

HaAliya HaShniya St, 8, 3109601 Haifa, Israel

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. David Yarnitsky?

The primary specialization of the doctor is neurology .

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. David Yarnitsky has been practicing for more than 30 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. David Yarnitsky expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in brain, stroke, polyneuropathy, migraine, neurology.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. David Yarnitsky performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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