Dr. Yosef Golovinsky
Ophthalmologist of the highest category, an authoritative specialist in treating cataract and glaucoma, an expert in minimally invasive surgery in ophthalmology.
Dr. Yosef Golovinsky is an ophthalmologist of the highest category and an authoritative specialist in treating cataract and glaucoma, an expert in minimally invasive ophthalmic surgery, with hundreds of successful operations behind him that spared patients impending disability and returned them to a life full of color.
Today Dr. Golovinsky heads the eye department of one of Israel's largest clinics, is a member of the Israeli Ophthalmological Association, teaches surgical ophthalmology to medical university students, and takes part in developing progressive ophthalmic surgical technologies. An unusually sought-after specialist, he also conducts active research and is the author of dozens of scientific articles.
Dr. Yosef Golovinsky received his higher medical education at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, which ranks among the world's best academic universities. He then specialized in ophthalmology at the Sheba (Tel HaShomer) state clinical and research base, at the Goldschleger Eye Institute. After clinical practice in Israel, he continued his studies at one of the highest-ranked academic universities in the world, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, where he gained the status of an internationally-level specialist.
During his years of study Dr. Golovinsky mastered a rich arsenal of the most modern surgical techniques in ophthalmology. Returning to Israel, he made a name for himself as a remarkably talented surgeon capable of true professional creativity and a non-standard approach to operations, opening new paths in solving complex clinical problems.
Dr. Golovinsky has deep professional knowledge and applies it in all aspects of his work. Throughout his career he has been engaged in active scientific work; from 2000 to 2004 he headed the examination committee of the ophthalmological scientific council and from 2004 to 2008 he was chairman of the Israeli Ophthalmological Association. Since 2008 he has focused mainly on practical medicine, but continues to lecture at Tel Aviv University and is scientific supervisor of more than 10 dissertations by his talented students.
Dr. Yosef Golovinsky is a highly experienced eye surgeon who uses the newest minimally invasive technologies in his practice, including modern laser surgery methods in treating glaucoma and cataract. His attention includes the development of laser vision correction, which eliminates myopia and hyperopia with minimal surgical intervention.
The ophthalmology department headed by Dr. Golovinsky is equipped with the most modern equipment, allowing operations of any complexity with maximum effect. The brilliant results of ophthalmic operations are also ensured by the impeccably thorough preliminary examination and diagnostic accuracy for the patients of his department.