Top picks2026

Best limb lengthening surgeons in Israel.

We list 3 limb lengthening clinics in Israel. Ranked by surgeon credentials, complication transparency, methods on offer, photo + video documentation, and verified patient reviews. Editorial only — no paid placement.

01At a glance

Side-by-side comparison

Rank	Clinic	Lead surgeon	Methods	Price	Tier
1	Prof. Mark Eidelman - Pediatric Orthopedics & Limb Lengthening Haifa	Dr. Mark Eidelman	PRECICE 2, TSF, Ilizarov	—	T1
2	Dr. Eitan Segev - Limb Deformity Correction & Lengthening Tel Aviv	Dr. Eitan Segev	PRECICE 2, TSF, Ilizarov	—	T1
3	Prof. Alexander Lerner - Orthopedic Surgery & Limb Reconstruction Safed (Zefat)	Dr. Alexander Lerner	Ilizarov	—	T3

02Editorial picks

The top 3 in Israel.

Prof. Mark Eidelman - Pediatric Orthopedics & Limb Lengthening

Haifa · Dr. Mark Eidelman

Israel's most recognized limb-lengthening/deformity-correction surgeon. Directs the Rambam pediatric ortho program that draws local and international patients; migrated from external fixators to internal magnetic nails. Public practice at Rambam plus private consulting in Haifa area.

·Tier 1 — fully researched against hospital records and published outcomes.
·Accredited: Israeli Orthopedic Association (member).

Read full profile →PRECICE 2 · TSF · Ilizarov

Dr. Eitan Segev - Limb Deformity Correction & Lengthening

Tel Aviv · Dr. Eitan Segev

Leading Tel Aviv limb-deformity/lengthening surgeon; published on PRECICE magnetic-nail lengthening. Practices at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital (Ichilov, public) and privately via Raphael Hospitals, Tel Aviv. Associated with the Israeli OrthoSpin robotic external fixator. Named a top Israeli orthopedist by Forbes (2021).

·Tier 1 — fully researched against hospital records and published outcomes.
·Accredited: President, Israeli Pediatric Orthopedic Society.

Read full profile →PRECICE 2 · TSF · Ilizarov

Prof. Alexander Lerner - Orthopedic Surgery & Limb Reconstruction

Safed (Zefat) · Dr. Alexander Lerner

One of the founders of the Ilizarov limb-reconstruction/lengthening method in Israel. Runs a high-complexity reconstruction/level-1 trauma service at Ziv (northern Israel), internationally known for rebuilding severely injured limbs including wounded Syrian patients (2013-2016 humanitarian program). More reconstruction/trauma-oriented than cosmetic stature lengthening, but a genuine limb-lengthening authority.

·Accredited: Bar-Ilan University Azrieli Faculty of Medicine (Clinical Professor).

Read full profile →Ilizarov

How we ranked

Ranking score weights editorial tier first, then surgeon credentials, photo + video documentation, verified Google reviews, accreditation, and pricing transparency. Tier 1 status alone outweighs any other single factor. We never accept payment for placement.