Opened in 1963, Ichilov Hospital began as one building. Now, it’s a sprawling medical center. The Ichilov Hospital is formally known as Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. It stands as a beacon of health and innovation in Tel Aviv.
Ichilov Hospital serves not just Tel Aviv. It serves the entire metropolitan area. As the second-largest hospital complex in Israel, Ichilov is vital. It spans 150,000 square meters and includes several specialized hospitals. These are Ichilov General Hospital, Ida Sourasky Rehabilitation Center, Lis Maternity Hospital, and Dana Children’s Hospital.
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center began with the Ichilov family’s support. Architect Arieh Sharon designed the original building. Over time, it expanded to meet the growing needs of the population.
Ted Arison and Shari Arison significantly contributed to the main building’s construction. Their generosity helped create a state-of-the-art medical facility.
In 2011, Ichilov Hospital unveiled a bombproof emergency facility. This 700 to 1,000-bed building has 13 stories above ground and four underground. It protects against conventional, chemical, and biological attacks. Sammy Ofer donated $45 million to this project. Arad Sharon, Arieh Sharon’s grandson, designed it.
The world’s largest emergency room opened at Ichilov Hospital in 2022. This 8,000 square meter facility uses self-triage and robots. The robots guide people.
Ichilov Hospital prides itself on advanced medical facilities and expert care. Patients often praise the hospital’s cutting-edge technology. They also appreciate the compassionate staff.
One patient, Ira, was treated for tongue cancer at Ichilov. She was grateful that the Da Vinci robotic surgery minimized scarring. This was important for her work as a beautician.
Ichilov Hospital has 1,500 beds and 1,500 doctors. The hospital handles about 400,000 patients each year. There are about 1.8 million patient visits and 220,000 emergency room visits. Around 36,000 surgeries are performed annually. The Lis Maternity Hospital delivers 12,000 babies each year.
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center excels in cardiology and oncology. It also excels in neurology and cardiovascular surgery. It is a JCI accredited hospital. It provides tailored medical tourism services for international patients.
Over 350 of the hospital’s staff hold academic positions at Tel Aviv University. The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center excels in medical research and development. The hospital collaborates with academic and industry partners.
Ichilov Hospital continues to evolve. It embraces innovation. It provides compassionate care.