Doctor information
Prof. Arnon Karni is a neurologist with more than 20 years of experience and a leading expert in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. He is the head of the Neuroimmunology Department and Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at the Ikhilov Medical Center. Professor Karni is considered one of the recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis not only in Israel, but also abroad. Many patients from other countries turn to him to get a second opinion on the diagnosis and an individualized therapy plan.
Areas of treatment and specialization
Professor Karni specializes in the treatment of the following neurological diseases:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Myasthenia gravis (Myasthenia gravis)
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Optic neuromyelitis
Education and clinical experience
2019
2015
2008
2004
2000
Academic and scientific activities
Prof. Carney is well known in professional circles as a researcher on multiple sclerosis. More than 60 scientific articles of his authorship published in international medical journals are devoted to this topic, including:
- The use of immunosuppressive drugs in the treatment of multiple sclerosis;
- The role of botulinum toxin in the treatment of multiple sclerosis;
- The role of exercise and the use of virtual reality devices as part of multiple sclerosis therapy;
- Drug therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
- Treatment of cancer patients with neurodegenerative diseases, etc.
The professor regularly speaks at international professional conferences – to date the number of such presentations exceeds 100.
Membership in medical associations
- Israeli Association for Neuroscience;
- Israeli Society for Neuroimmunology;
- European Association for the Treatment and Research of Multiple Sclerosis.
