Prof. Ilan BANK is one of Israel’s top rheumatologists, a world-renowned specialist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic joint and connective tissue diseases, immunology and internal medicine. His total work experience is about 45 years. Over the years, the professor has provided thousands of consultations to patients from all over the world. Prof. Bank’s extensive professional experience enables him to make an unmistakable diagnosis and prescribe effective treatment for rheumatologic diseases, thanks to which patients are relieved of suffering and recover in the shortest possible time.
He graduated with honors from Tel Aviv University. After completing his studies, he went on a long-term training in the USA, where he improved his qualification in the field of internal medicine and rheumatology at Columbia University. The 7 years of service in the Israel Defense Forces also contributed to improving the professionalism of this remarkable physician.
Ilan Bank is a professor of medicine, a renowned and sought-after teacher, and lectures at Tel Aviv and Columbia Universities.
In addition, he leads scientific research in the field of medicine. He became world famous for his discovery in 1986 of new immune cells responsible for recognizing and protecting the body from bacteria, viruses and tumor cells. This scientific discovery is considered by the respected scientific journal “Science” to be the most important in the last 30 years. Today, this achievement is widely used worldwide for the treatment of various rheumatic diseases, autoimmune diseases, in dermatology, in hematology and for the therapy of numerous infectious diseases.