Yitzhak Engel

Dr. Yitzhak Engel is the head of the spinal surgery unit at Meir Medical Center, part of Clalit Health Services. He specializes in diagnosing and treating spinal disc herniations, emphasizing that not all cases require surgical intervention. His expertise includes understanding the complex interplay of genetics and lifestyle factors in spinal health, and he advocates for conservative treatment approaches in most instances of disc issues.