Professor Ilan Bank
Rheumatologist and immunologist. Professor Ilan Bank is a well-known Israeli rheumatologist and immunologist, a world-renowned research scientist and a specialist in internal diseases.
Ilan Bank graduated with distinction 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 given 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 oncological 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.
Today he is one of Israel's recognized and sought-after specialists in rheumatology and internal diseases, with more than 40 years of experience. Thousands of saved patients from different countries are to his credit. Currently Ilan Bank holds two leading positions at Sheba Medical Center: head of the rheumatology department and deputy head of the internal medicine department.
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.
- Treatment of acquired rheumatic heart defects.
- Treatment of osteoporosis.
- Treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus.