Unique Services

The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research

​The Hyperbaric Medical Center in Assaf Harofeh is currently the largest hyperbaric facility in Israel and one of the biggest worldwide.  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is used as the standard of care for different pathologies (for example: burns, radiation injuries and non-healing ischemic ulcers). In addition to standard of care, it was recently proved that HBOT can be effective for different types of brain injuries. The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research currently treats over 120 patients a day, using two highly modern, multiple chambers.

The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research


SGC - Shamir Genomic Center

Shamir Genomic Center (SGC) at Shamir Medical Center, headed by Dr. Nir Rainy (Ph.D) was established to provide cutting edge diagnostics services to our patients. Our highly experienced team and state of the art equipment provide a rapid, in-depth sequencing of any sample type. We tailor a solution to fit any research need and employ advanced automated protocols for sample processing and library preparation. Our sequencing technology is based on Illumina® short reads technology and we develop reliable and innovative bioinformatics applications for each project.

SGC - Shamir Genomic Center


Nacht National Simulation Center In Memory of Gideon Weiss z"l

Gideon Weiss Simulation Center is a national center offering hand-son training and practice and acquisition of skills in various medical disciplines, using advanced simulators and actual practice in living tissue workshops. The simulators offer practice in a range of fields, including a wide range of surgical procedures, gastroenterology and endoscopic orthopedics procedures, alongside lifesaving paramedical procedures, allowing for learning and practice at varying degrees of complexity.

Nacht national simulation center In memory of Gideon Weiss z"l


The Comprehensive Breast Care Institute

​The Comprehensive Breast Care Institute, offers patients a holistic approach in a "one stop shop", a unique service developed at Assaf Harofeh. On arrival, women are examined by a surgeon, undergo mammography – and ultrasound, if necessary - receiving immediate results.  If there is a necessity for a breast biopsy, it is performed, and pathology results are received within 48 hours.  Women, who usually spend agonizing days worrying over possible results, recognize the importance of this comprehensive care and the demand for this service is high


The Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Clinic

​The Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Clinic serves the hospitalized patients, the general population of the area, the hospital staff and their families.  The Dental Clinic has 11 doctors working in the fields of general dentistry, orthodontics, dental surgery, and geriatric rehabilitation dentistry, as well as a dental hygienist.


The Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Service

​The Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Service provides epilepsy diagnosis and treatment under one roof, with experienced personnel offering an answer to all aspects of epilepsy and its control, most especially difficulties associated with the disease, such as learning disorders, concentration difficulties, social problems, self-esteem, problems within the home framework, and more.  The Service offers help and support to both children and their parents.-


Advanced robotic surgical system (daVinci)

​Advanced robotic surgical system (daVinci) - The most advanced robotic surgical system commonly used worldwide issued for prostate surgery, thoracic surgery, hysterectomy and oncological hysterectomy, myomectomy, partial nephrectomy and thyroidectomy