Imaging Department

Welcome to the Imaging Department at the Shamir Medical Center.

The Imaging Department is one of the most advanced and modern in Israel. Performing approximately 300,000 imaging procedures annually, the department serves the various medical units at the medical center, including the emergency department, providing a wide range of imaging tests for both hospitalized and outpatient (ambulatory) patients through HMOs.

With all its units, the Imaging Institute at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) functions as a center of excellence, offering high-quality, professional, and advanced imaging services that meet international standards while emphasizing human care and ethical medical practice.

Under the leadership of Prof. Sigal Tal, the institute's approach to patient care prioritizes patient-centric care and promotes excellence among medical, paramedical, and administrative teams. The Imaging Institute is also engaged in extensive research activities in various areas, collaborating with various hospital departments, as well as universities and research institutes.

The department’s team includes radiologists, x-ray technicians, and nursing staff, working together around the clock to ensure optimal patient care.

The Imaging Institute at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) utilizes some of the most advanced imaging equipment, facilitating diagnostic tests that meet the highest international standards:

  • State-of-the-art MRI machines with 1.5T and 3T magnetic fields, providing high-precision imaging. These devices have a wide opening, making them suitable for claustrophobic patients, larger individuals, children, and ventilated patients.
  • Advanced CT scanners with high-resolution imaging and low radiation exposure to the patient. These machines are programmed to operate with minimally required radiation levels.
  • Digital Radiology X-ray machines
  • Advanced fluoroscopy machines using Digital Radiology technology, enabling high-resolution imaging while minimizing radiation. This machine allows for gastrointestinal and urinary tract imaging, uterine and fallopian tube evaluations for fertility assessments, pediatric imaging, and other interventional procedures.
  • A state-of-the-art fluoroscopy system for catheterization, significantly reducing radiation exposure while performing 2D and 3D imaging.
  • Innovative breast tests, including stereotactic biopsy, MRI-guided biopsy, and core needle biopsy.

MRI Unit

Our MRI scanners are among the most advanced in the field, featuring a wide-bore design for maximum patient comfort, especially for claustrophobic patients, larger individuals, and children. These machines utilize multi-channel coil technology, providing sharp and highly detailed images.

Appointments: 08-9779610

Fax: 08-9779831


Computed Tomography (CT) Unit

A key part of the hospital’s advanced imaging department, the CT unit operates some of the world’s most sophisticated CT (Computed Tomography) scanners by Siemens, offering detailed and accurate diagnostic imaging of internal organs such as brain, chest, heart and lungs, abdomen and pelvis, blood vessels, bones, and soft tissues.

Appointments: 08-9779610

Fax: 08-9542270


Ultrasound Unit

The ultrasound unit at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) is one of the first ultrasound units established in Israeli hospitals. As part of the hospital’s imaging department, this unit performs a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound tests for hospitalized patients in the various departments and outpatients, utilizing advanced technologies and maintaining high-quality service standards.

Tel: 08-9779830

Fax: 08-9778151


Interventional Radiology (Angio) Unit

The interventional radiology unit – the only one of its kind in Israel – was designed as an independent operational unit outside the Imaging Institute. Located above the operating rooms, it enables rapid patient transfer between the operating room and the interventional radiology unit when needed.


Breast Imaging Unit

Under the direction of Dr. Tal Arazi Kleinman, the breast imaging unit is part of the Women’s Health Center. It specializes in the early detection of breast cancer and the monitoring of benign and malignant tumors. The unit offers 3D digital mammography with low radiation exposure and contrast-enhanced mammography for screening and diagnostics, ultrasound imaging, stereotactic ultrasound-guided and MRI-guided biopsies, pre-surgical tumor localization, clip placement before chemotherapy, and more.


X-Ray Unit

The X-ray unit in our institute performs general radiographic imaging, including chest and abdominal X-rays, orthopedic imaging, and fluoroscopic imaging of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems. Our unit is equipped with a variety of modern digital X-ray systems, both stationary and mobile, as well as three state-of-the-art fluoroscopy machines.

Appointments:

08-9779610

08-9542112


Pediatric Imaging

Pediatric imaging is a specialized field, distinct from adult imaging in its complexity and unique challenges. The Imaging Institute uses advanced, child-friendly fluoroscopy, X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI machines tailored for pediatric care. Our unique CT and MRI systems offer numerous advantages for pediatric imaging.