Ophthalmologist, Head of the Department of Ophthalmology
Prof. Blumenthal graduated (with honors) from the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem. After completing an Ophthalmology residency at the Hadassah University Hospital, Prof. Blumenthal continued to specialize in glaucoma at the Shiley Eye Institute at UCSD, one of the top glaucoma centers worldwide.
Prof. Blumenthal specializes in the treatment and surgery of complicated glaucoma and cataract cases. Such patients are referred from all over the country and abroad.
Amongst his research achievements, are a lens used for laser treatment after glaucoma surgery, and a device used during filtration surgery. His research focuses on improving surgical techniques in complex cases.
As the Director of the Ophthalmology Department at the Rambam Health Care Center, Prof. Blumenthal leads a team of experts in all fields of Ophthalmology. Patients choosing Rambam’s Ophthalmology Department will find a professional, skilled and compassionate staff, utilizing cutting-edge technology.
Specialties
- Glaucoma
- Diagnostic technology in glaucoma
- Developing diagnostic and surgical devices
Membership in international organizations
Prof. Blumenthal, of Tel Aviv, was on the editorial board of Ocular Surgery News Europe/Asia-Pacific Edition since its launch more than 18 years ago. He was one of the founders of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, then EIIC, and served as president from 1995 to 1997. He founded the Annual Meeting on Ocular Microsurgery in Israel and was chief editor of the Israel Journal of Ophthalmology.
