WHO AM I
"I am dedicated to reducing and relieving acute and chronic pain. My philosophy is to achieve the very best results by employing quality care and compassion. My goal is that you manage the pain, and not let the pain manage you! Together we will decide on the best course of treatment."
Dr. Orna Landau de Shalit
Dr. Orna de Shalit moved to Israel from Switzerland, where she graduated with a Degree in Medicine from Geneva University. She is a specialist in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, as well as a qualified Hypnotherapist. Dr. de Shalit heads the Clalit Health Services Pain Clinic in Tel Aviv as its sole Pain Management Specialist. She also works at the Department of Pain Medicine in Ichilov/Sourasky Hospital in Tel Aviv. Dr. de Shalit speaks Hebrew, French (mother tongue) English and German.
Clinical Work
Since 2012 : Pain Management Doctor, Clalit Health Services, Tel-Aviv
2012-2015: Pain Management Physician, Division of Pain Medicine, Ichilov Hospital, Tel-Aviv
2003-2012: Maccabi Tivi : Medical Director of the Clinic in Ramat-Hasharon
1998-2002: Anesthesist in Champel-Elysee, Private Clinic in Geneva
1992-1998: Senior Anesthesist in Tel-Hashomer Hospital, Tel-Aviv
1991-1992: Senior Anesthesist in HCUG
1990-1991: Internship in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, in Hadassa Ein Karem Hospital
1986-1990: Internship in Anesthesiology at the Hospital Cantonal Universitaire of Geneva (HCUG)
Education
January 2015: Passed with success the exams of the Israeli Medical Association for Specialist in Pain Management (new specialty in Israel, existing 3 years)
2011-2012: Assistant Teacher in Musculoskelettal Pain Medecine Course, Maccabi Health Services
2010-2011: One year course for Pain Management in the Pain Division Department in Rambam Hospital, Haifa
Oct-Nov 2011: Pain Management in Pain Division, University of Washington, Seattle
2009-2010: One year course in Pain Management for Primary Care Doctors in Maccabi Health Services (weekly stage)
2004: Hypnotherapy License – Continuing Studies, University of Tel-Aviv
2001: Diploma of Acupuncture from Medecine College, Bar-Ilan University Tel-Aviv
1992: Specialist of Anesthesiology in Israel
1992: Specialist of Anesthesiology in Geneva
1985: Graduation from Medical School, University of Geneva
1978: Graduation from High School in Geneva, Switzerland