Professor Ilan Bank
Rheumatologist and immunologist. Professor Ilan Bank is a well-known Israeli rheumatologist and immunologist, a research scientist with a worldwide reputation and a specialist in internal diseases.
Ilan Bank graduated with honors from the Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University.
For several years he trained at Columbia University (USA) in internal medicine and rheumatology. There he was also awarded the title of professor for scientific achievements: the discovery and study of new immune cells known as gamma-delta T cells. This unique discovery is now widely used around the world to treat cancer and infectious diseases.
In Israel, Professor Bank's practical work began at Sheba Medical Center, where he was one of the first to successfully use immune gamma-delta T cells for treatment.
He is today one of Israel's recognized and in-demand specialists in rheumatology and internal medicine, with more than 40 years of experience. Thousands of patients from different countries of the world have had their lives saved by him. Ilan Bank currently holds two leading positions at Sheba Medical Center: head of the Rheumatology Department and deputy head of the Department of Internal Medicine.
He successfully combines clinical work with research and teaching, serving as a lecturer at Columbia University and Tel Aviv University.
- Treatment of rheumatic and gouty arthritis.
- Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew's disease).
- Treatment of acquired rheumatic heart disease.
- Treatment of osteoporosis.
- Treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus.