Dr. David Orion is an Israeli neurologist specialising in cerebrovascular disease and endovascular neurosurgery. He heads the stroke service and stroke unit and is a leading specialist in endovascular interventions on the blood vessels of the brain.
Education and training:
- Hebrew University and Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, graduated with distinction;
- 2003-2008 - residency in neurology at Sheba Medical Center;
- 2009-2011 - advanced clinical fellowship in the USA (University at Buffalo, Toshiba Stroke Research Center) in neuroendovascular interventions and neurocritical care.
Main areas of expertise:
- diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke;
- cerebrovascular disease and disorders of cerebral circulation;
- atherosclerotic disease of the carotid and intracranial arteries;
- endovascular treatment of brain aneurysms;
- angiography and stenting of the vessels of the brain and neck;
- endovascular treatment of arteriovenous malformations;
- assessment of risk factors for recurrent stroke.
Dr. Orion is also engaged in research on stroke mechanisms and prevention.