Details of Dr. Chezar's shoulder clinic at Medica RMC Afula
Clinic address
Medica RMC Medical Center
18 Yitzhak Rabin Blvd, Afula
Emek Center complex, 2nd floor.
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Opening hours
| Tuesday | 14:30 – 19:00 |
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To book an appointment: 052-422-4623 – phone answering and appointment booking through the secretary.
On the other days of the week Dr. Chezar sees patients at the Assuta Haifa clinic – on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Health funds and insurance
All health funds are accepted, and private insurers are honored – with reimbursement from all insurers.
| Supplementary insurance (consultant) | Clalit, Maccabi, Leumit and Meuhedet |
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| Insurance companies with an arrangement | Clal, Menora, Migdal, Phoenix and Ayalon |
A core service at the clinic: a second opinion before deciding on shoulder surgery.
How do I get to the clinic at RMC Afula?
The clinic is at the Medica RMC Medical Center, on the second floor of the Emek Center complex, 18 Yitzhak Rabin Blvd, Afula.
Booking an appointment
Call the secretary on 052-422-4623 (not by WhatsApp). If there is no answer, send a WhatsApp message and the secretary will get back to you.
What to bring to the appointment
All relevant tests. The tests need to be on discs – a written report alone is not enough.
Easy to reach from…
The clinic at Emek Center is easy to reach from Afula, Nazareth and Nof HaGalil, Migdal HaEmek, Yokneam, Beit She'an and the Jezreel Valley.
Top-level shoulder care in Israel – in the heart of the valleys
What patients get at Dr. Chezar's clinic in Afula:
Diagnosis by the leader of shoulder surgery in the North
Dr. Chezar has been named for 10 years in a row on the Forbes list as one of the three leading doctors in Israel in shoulder surgery – and leads the field in Northern Israel.
A second opinion before surgery
Has shoulder surgery been recommended to you? At the Afula clinic you can get a professional assessment of the diagnosis and the imaging – and of whether surgery is really needed, or whether there is a conservative route.
A full treatment plan – from diagnosis to rehabilitation
If surgery is needed, Dr. Chezar accompanies the patient all the way, including official rehabilitation and physiotherapy protocols after surgery.
Accessible from all of the North – and the whole country
The clinic at RMC Afula is easy to reach from the valleys, the Lower and Upper Galilee and Beit She'an. Dr. Chezar sees patients from all over the country.
Dr. Avi Chezar – senior shoulder surgery specialist
More than 20 years of experience and thousands of shoulder operations – arthroscopic and open. Dr. Chezar is a senior physician in the Department of Orthopedics at Carmel Medical Center, a graduate of the Technion Faculty of Medicine, and active in the Israeli shoulder society and at international conferences.
In trauma surgery, Dr. Chezar focuses mainly on complex operations that demand the highest level of skill and experience, and he is among the few surgeons in the world who perform the Latarjet procedure using a closed arthroscopic technique.
Dr. Chezar's full profile · Achievements and recognition
What do Dr. Chezar's patients say?
From 286 reviews on Dr. Chezar's DocAdvisor profile (score 9.7 out of 10). The reviews were published in Hebrew; below are English translations.
"I have nothing to add. I received excellent service from the whole team, and all the more so from my doctor, Dr. Avi Chezar: a true professional, to the point, caring, and he answers me on his mobile after the operation when I have questions."
"A courteous doctor who understands the patient's heart, with the patience to explain what the treatment will be and afterwards what was done in the operation. Dr. Chezar even came to visit outside working hours to make sure I was well."
"Dr. Avi Chezar's treatment is professional and considerate of my personal needs. He explains and details everything that is important to know, and has broad knowledge. He is a high-quality and very responsible doctor."
Questions about the Afula clinic
Where does Dr. Avi Chezar see patients in Afula?
Dr. Chezar sees patients at the Medica RMC Medical Center, on the second floor of the Emek Center complex, 18 Yitzhak Rabin Blvd, Afula. You can navigate to the clinic with Waze or Google Maps using the links on this page.
Which day does Dr. Chezar see patients in Afula?
Tuesdays between 14:30 and 19:00. To book an appointment, call 052-422-4623 or send a WhatsApp message. On the other days of the week you can come to the clinic at Assuta Haifa.
Can I get a second opinion at the Afula clinic?
Yes. One of the core services at the Afula clinic is a second opinion before deciding on shoulder surgery – a professional assessment of the diagnosis, the imaging, and whether surgery is really needed.
Which health funds are accepted at the RMC Afula clinic?
Dr. Chezar sees patients from all health funds and works with private insurers, with reimbursement from all of them.
I'm not from the North – can I see Dr. Chezar?
Absolutely. Dr. Chezar sees patients from all over the country. The RMC Afula clinic is easy to reach from the valleys, the Galilee and the whole northern region, and the Assuta Haifa clinic serves the Haifa and Krayot area.
Is Dr. Chezar an orthopedic shoulder specialist?
Yes. Dr. Avi Chezar is a specialist in orthopedic surgery whose main field is shoulder problems, and a senior physician in the Department of Orthopedics at Carmel Medical Center in Haifa. At the Medica RMC Afula clinic he sees patients for consultation, diagnosis, second opinions and surgical planning.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Come with all relevant tests. The tests need to be on discs – a written report alone is not enough.
An appointment for this coming Tuesday in Afula
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Dr. Chezar also sees patients at the Assuta Haifa clinic on Sundays and Wednesdays.