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Ichilov Medical Center
Dr. Shimon Kurtz
Ophthalmology

Dr. Shimon Kurtz

Physician at Ichilov — Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Book a consultation through our official representative office.

Doctor Shimon KurcArenowned advanced physician in Israel for ophthalmological diseases. He heads the ophthalmology outpatient department at Ichilov Medical Center and is also the head of the sub-department dealing with the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts.

His main areas of specialization include:

  • treatment of diseases in the field of ophthalmology
  • correction of cataracts
  • combating glaucoma.

Dr. Kurc received two higher education degrees in medicine from the State University of Israel (Tel Aviv), then completed a residency specializing in ophthalmology and glaucoma treatment at the prestigious Sheba Medical Center. Shimon Kurc served as a military doctor in the armored corps of the Israel Defense Forces and worked as a medical consultant in the field of ophthalmology for the army. At Ichilov Clinic, the doctor engaged in private practice. Dr. Kurc's activities are not limited to clinical work. He participates in international research on issues related to his specialization (treatment of glaucoma, correction of strabismus, and other ophthalmological disorders) and is a member of international scientific and research organizations. The scientific work that Dr. Shimon Kurc pays a lot of attention to addresses key issues of modern methods for treating glaucoma, strabismus, etc. The results of his scientific activities are published in the most advanced medical journals.

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