Health Check-up in Israel
Israeli medical centers offer comprehensive testing to assess the patient’s overall condition and for early detection of possible disorders. Fields of diagnostics include a large number of fields such as gastroenterology, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, proctology, and so on. The check-up programs are tailor-made depending on each patient’s circumstances and past medical history.
Early Disease Detection
The risk of developing oncological and chronic diseases increases with age. Early detection greatly improves the chance of making a complete recovery. Regular diagnostics allow timely detection of cancers and other serious condition. Thanks to the check-up programs in Israel all the relevant investigation can be performed within a very short time (1-2 days), saving patients both time and money.
Listed below are sample check-up programs. Please note that the final program for each patient is individually tailored by a senior specialist.
Check-up for Women under 45
- General medical examination (including measurement of blood pressure, weight and height, and review of medical history)
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, serological panel test, thyroid functions, hepatitis B & C, HIV, vitamin profile, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR))
- Urinalysis (protein, glucose, blood cells, epithelial cells)
- Mammography and/or breast US scan (a painless and accurate method used for diagnosing breast diseases, based on the latest technology)
- Gynecology: Senior gynecologist consultation (includes PAP-smear for early detection of cancer, HPV testing, and pelvic US scan).
- Skin examination: Dermatoscopy (newest technology for early detection of skin cancer)
- Cardiac function tests: Stress echocardiography, early detection of coronary heart disease
- GI tract diagnostics: Senior gastroenterologist consultation, gastroscopy under general anesthesia and helicobacter test (if indicated)
- Ultrasound diagnostics: Abdominal, pelvic, thyroid, carotid arteries
- GP exam and conclusive consultation to review results of aforementioned investigations
Check-up for Women over 45
- General medical examination (including measurement of blood pressure, weight and height, and review of medical history)
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, serological panel test, thyroid functions, hepatitis B & C, HIV, vitamin profile, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR))
- Urinalysis (protein, glucose, blood cells, epithelial cells)
- Mammography and/or breast US scan (a painless and accurate method used for diagnosing breast diseases, based on the latest technology)
- Gynecology: Senior gynecologist consultation (includes PAP-smear for early detection of cancer, HPV testing, and pelvic US scan).
- Skin examination: Dermatoscopy (newest technology for early detection of skin cancer) and oncologic dermatologist consultation
- Cardiac function tests: Stress echocardiography, early detection of coronary heart disease
- GI tract diagnostics: Senior gastroenterologist consultation, gastroscopy & colonoscopy under general anesthesia and helicobacter test (if indicated)
- Cardiac function evaluation: Stress echocardiography, early detection of coronary heart disease
- Ultrasound diagnostics: Abdominal, pelvic, thyroid, carotid arteries
- Doppler US scan of lower limb veins
- Doppler US scan of carotid arteries
- Ophthalmologist exam
- GP exam and conclusive consultation to review results of aforementioned investigations
Check-up for Men under 45
- General medical examination (including measurement of blood pressure, weight and height, and review of medical history)
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, serological panel test, thyroid functions, hepatitis B & C, HIV, vitamin profile, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR), PSA levels)
- Urinalysis (protein, glucose, blood cells, epithelial cells)
- Skin examination: Dermatoscopy (newest technology for early detection of skin cancer)
- Cardiac function tests: Rest ECG, stress echocardiography, early detection of coronary heart disease
- GI tract diagnostics: Senior gastroenterologist consultation, gastroscopy under general anesthesia and helicobacter test (if indicated)
- Ultrasound diagnostics: Abdominal, thyroid, carotid arteries
- GP exam and conclusive consultation to review results of aforementioned investigations
Check-up for Men over 45
- General medical examination (including measurement of blood pressure, weight and height, and review of medical history)
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, serological panel test, thyroid functions, hepatitis B & C, HIV, vitamin profile, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR), PSA levels)
- Urinalysis (protein, glucose, blood cells, epithelial cells)
- Skin examination: Dermatoscopy (newest technology for early detection of skin cancer)
- Cardiac function tests: Rest ECG, stress echocardiography, early detection of coronary heart disease
- GI tract diagnostics: Senior gastroenterologist consultation, gastroscopy & colonoscopy under general anesthesia and helicobacter test (if indicated)
- Ultrasound diagnostics: Abdominal, thyroid, carotid arteries
- Genitourinary ultrasound with PVR measurement
- Doppler US scan of lower limb veins
- Doppler US scan of carotid arteries
- Ophthalmologist consultation
- Senior urologist consultation
- GP exam and conclusive consultation to review results of aforementioned investigations
ENT Check-up (for patients over 25)
ENT check-up includes examination of the oral cavity, maxillofacial tissue, and the upper part of the neck. The dentist will also listen to your complaints and consider your medical history.
The most important and advanced part of the investigation is radiography, which helps experts determine the state of facial bones, including presence of tumors, fractures, osseous changes due to inflammation, condition of the paranasal cavities of the nose, as well as reveal the presence of difficult to diagnose cavities, general condition of the teeth, presence of foreign bodies etc.
Sample program
- Panoramic dental X-ray
- Cleaning of teeth, removal of dental plaque
- Oral cavity CT scan
- Senior dentist consultation
- Additional screening (if necessary; based on aforementioned investigations’ results)
Andrological and urological examination (for Men over 40)
Close to 80% of men have hidden, chronic genitourinary system diseases. Full uro-andrological assessment allows early detection, and greatly improves treatment odds.
Sample program
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, electrolyte levels, lipid profile, testosterone, free and total PSA, coagulation, ESR, VDRL)
- Urinalysis + urine culture + STD testing
- Genitourinary ultrasound with PVR measurement
- Senior urologist consultation
- Skin examination: Dermatoscopy (newest technology for early detection of skin cancer)
- Cardiac function tests: Rest ECG, stress echocardiography, early detection of coronary heart disease
- GI tract diagnostics: Senior gastroenterologist consultation, gastroscopy & colonoscopy under general anesthesia and helicobacter test (if indicated)
- Ultrasound diagnostics: Abdominal, thyroid, carotid arteries
- Doppler US scan of lower limb veins
- Doppler US scan of carotid arteries
- Ophthalmologist consultation
- GP exam and conclusive consultation to review results of aforementioned investigations
Gynecologic Screening and Mammography
Experts advise undergoing gynecologic screening and mammography on a yearly basis for prevention and early detection of breast and gynecologic cancers.
Sample program
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, coagulation factors, sex hormones, tumor markers)
- Senior OB/GYN consultation and pelvic US scan
- PAP-smear
- Diagnostic mammography and breasts US scan with subsequent senior radiologist consultation to discuss the results
Cardiac Check-up (Prophylactic Cardiovascular System Screening for patients over 35)
Modern lifestyle has been associated with an increased risk of developing a cardiovascular disorder. Angina, hypertension, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) are just a fraction of conditions, which have become significantly more common over the past few decades, with smoking, alcohol consumption, excessive consumption of fatty and fried foods, sedentary lifestyle, alongside conditions such as diabetes and renal insufficiency, being contributing factors.
Early cardiovascular disease symptoms tend to be unspecific (i.e. fatigue and poor sleep quality), so often times they are diagnosed at a late stage, when it is a lot harder to treat and may even require surgery. Unfortunately, over 17 million people die every year from various cardiovascular diseases; this number represents close to one third of all deaths. Heart disease is especially dangerous for men. More men die of heart disease than of all other diseases put together.
Sample program:
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, lipid profile, coagulation factor, electrolyte levels)
- Stress echocardiography - $650
- Senior cardiologist consultation
Check-up for Smokers
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, coagulation factors
- Spirometry (at rest and following a 6-minute stress activity)
- Chest CT scan (without contrast)
- Senior pulmonologist consultation
Check-up for Alcohol Use Problem
- Bloodwork (CBC, SMAC, coagulation factors, AFP, hepatitis serology)
- Abdominal US scan
- Senior hepatologist consultation
