Team

The Director of Sheba’s Global Patient Services, Vered sees it as her personal calling to draw on Sheba’s extensive experience and expertise to address the needs of international patients and ensure that they receive the best possible care: all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to transparency and integrity.

Tasked with streamlining Global Patient Services activities and processes, Mika helps ensure the division provides a quality, efficient treatment experience for our patients while also facilitating partnerships with authorized representatives: playing a key part in the entire patient care cycle.

Deputy Director of Global Patient Services since 2008, Yelena’s history with Sheba began when she was stationed at the medical center as part of her army service, during which time it became her home away from home.
Considering the medical care provided at Sheba the best in Israel and among the best in the world, Yelena is proud to uphold the medical center’s high standards of compassionate and professional care.

A registered nurse, Olessia started working at Sheba’s oncology department in 2005, serving as a Global Patient Services medical consultant since 2012.
Deeply committed to the principles of responsibility, competence, good communication, and open-mindedness, Olessia finds fulfillment in helping patients navigate the treatment process at Sheba.

Having grown up in both Russia and Israel, and spending six years as an adult meeting people from around the world while living in the Caribbean, Hanan’s wealth of experiences have led him to take a keen interest in the diverse perspectives of people from different parts of the globe.

On the Global Patient Services team, Hanan plays a central role in providing exceptional medical treatment for those in need, while also empowering clinicians worldwide with the knowledge they need to offer patients the best possible care.

A registered nurse who graduated first in his class at Sheba’s Ziva Tal Nursing School, Amir works with his team to streamline patients’ arrival to Sheba, answering all their questions and ensuring they receive the best care possible.

A registered nurse with nineteen years under his belt, Michael leverages his extensive experience to ensure that patients receive the best medical care possible: something he sees as his personal mission.
Committed to making the most advanced treatments, some of which are only offered at Sheba, available to international patients, Michael takes a holistic view of patient care, ensuring excellent medical care is accompanied by compassion and personal attention.

A medical consultant since 2012, Hanah goes above and beyond to ensure her patients receive the best medical care: driven by the belief that all humans, equal before God, deserve love and compassion.

Hanna brings this principle to her work, treating her patients with respect, compassion, and kindness. Her genuine love for her work, coupled with an inherent ability to relate to others, bonds Hanna with her patients.

Areen is a registered nurse and medical supervisor. She is responsible for facilitating comprehensive and compassionate medical care for patients from across the globe, while at the same time looking out for their overall well-being throughout treatment.

Having been born in Ukraine and relocating to Israel six years ago, Bogdan makes full use of his diverse background to understand the needs of patients who arrive in Sheba from all over the world. Striving to ensure that patients have everything they need during their stay at Sheba, Bogdan puts into practice his wealth of knowledge in the fields of sociology and social work as part of his role at Sheba.

A true people’s person, Tova acquired extensive education in customer service and spent many years in the field.
Tova’s passion for people, coupled with a desire to help others in the most challenging moments of their lives, guided Tova throughout her life and especially during her time at Sheba’s Global Patient Services.

As a case manager, Josef liaises between his patients and various members of Sheba’s staff. From assessing patients’ requirements to advocating for access to special services, Josef goes above and beyond to ensure his patients receive the best possible treatment at Sheba.

A case manager with an extensive professional background in social work, Alex helps patients from all over the world receive top-notch medical care at Sheba by advocating tirelessly on their behalf. Dedicated to streamlining his patients’ arrival to Sheba, Alex’s efforts are supported by his education in chemistry and psychology.

In her role as a case manager, Daria supports patients through vulnerable times, something that gives her meaning and purpose. Daria speaks several languages, which helps her connect with patients from all over the world.

According to Daria, her passion for helping others, coupled with the belief that medicine is a field that offers a continuous learning opportunity, drove her to pursue her position.

A medical translator and project manager, Anna assists patients from diverse nationalities and backgrounds to make treatment at Sheba a reality. According to Anna, being able to help those most in need is a great privilege.

Working at Sheba since 1999, Vera serves patients in her fields of expertise: gynecology, oncology, and IVF- coordinating care throughout the treatment and diagnosis process, helping translate documents, and providing personal support, with a particular passion for aiding couples in realizing their dream of becoming parents.
Finding great fulfillment and happiness in her work, Vera considers personalized, compassionate care to be a guiding principle in her work.

A registered nurse specializing in pulmonary, oncology, and gastroenterology, Ilona, who was born in Belarus, has worked at Sheba since 2012 as a medical coordinator.
Having dreamed of becoming a nurse from a young age, Ilona is ever cognizant of the responsibility that comes with her profession, making every effort to ensure her patients receive the best possible care, and cherishing the moments she gets to tell a patient that they’ve made a full recovery. According to Ilona, that is the most fulfilling and beautiful moment imaginable.

A certified nurse who has been caring for international patients for more than 11 years, Victoria became a medical coordinator at Sheba’s Global Patient Services in 2002, specializing in hemato-oncology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantations.
As a medical coordinator, Victoria accompanies patients throughout the entire treatment process: from initial inquiries to follow-up visits. All, while addressing day-to-day concerns and questions in a professional, empathetic manner: remaining ever-attuned to their needs.

As a medical coordinator, Galit’s mission is to help patients receive world-class treatment at Sheba. According to Galit, she does everything in her power to give patients a warm, comfortable welcome, as making patients feel at home during their stay at Sheba is a personal calling. Having spent eight years practicing natural medicine, Galit believes that the combination of natural and conventional treatment can be tremendously beneficial for patients.

Born in the former Soviet Union, Rimma moved to Israel as a teenager, where she completed her higher education and served in the IDF. Spending seven years living abroad in Germany, Rimma has a special empathy for her patients’ experience as visitors in Israel, which is why she has dedicated herself to making all her patients feel welcome and at ease when they arrive at Sheba.
To Rimma, the most rewarding part of her work is hearing doctors tell patients: “Your child is healthy.”

With an extensive, diverse experience in customer service positions, Sofia strives to make the patient experience as pleasant and efficient as possible. Educated in Israel and abroad, Sofia has a multilingual and multicultural background, which helps her form and maintain relationships with patients from around the world. According to Sofia, these personal connections are crucial to the overall success of medical treatment.

As a nurse and medical coordinator, Khaled’s goal is to ensure that patients consistently receive the best possible treatment. Khaled makes this possible for his patients by taking responsibility for all aspects of their care, from communicating their needs to Sheba’s staff to simply helping them feel at home while undergoing treatment.

As a Medical Coordinator, Milana facilitates swift, high-quality treatment for her patients during their stay at Sheba, dedicated to easing their discomfort in an otherwise difficult time by providing a warm and supportive environment.

A medical coordinator with over 13 years of experience, Janna takes pride in the role she plays in coordinating all aspects of patients’ treatment at Sheba, asserting that there is no greater honor or privilege than helping those experiencing hardship recover and go on to live their best possible lives.

With extensive experience in logistics and customer service, Irma is driven by an inherent passion for helping others. As a service coordinator, she draws on her professional expertise in technical and non-technical medical fields to provide both administrative support and services to patients.

Tamara has been a part of Sheba’s Global Patient Services since 2012. Before taking on her current role as economic coordinator, she facilitated ophthalmology, endocrinology, and otolaryngology treatments for patients. Recognizing the deep understanding of the complexity and unpredictability of life, Tamara leverages her extensive professional background to aid those facing difficult circumstances.

An essential Global Patient Services team member with over thirty years of experience, Irina helps patients manage payments and obtain financing for medical services.

Working at Sheba’s Global Patient Services for the past 15 years, Yana enjoys communicating with people of diverse backgrounds and expanding her knowledge of various diseases and treatments. According to Yana, her job is an opportunity to help others, which she finds fulfilling on a personal level.