Prof. Shimon Rochkind is one of the pioneers in neurosurgery and microsurgery, specializing in reconstruction of peripheral nerves in adults and children, and is one of the world leading experts in his field.

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Prof. Rochkind founded the Division for Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction and the Translational Medicine and Clinical Research Center for Nerve Reconstruction at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel, and served as the divisions’ director since its foundation in 2001 until 2020.