Prof. Drexler
Prof. Michael Drexler currently serves as the Head of the Department of
Orthopedics and the Joint Replacement Unit at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod.
Alongside his work at Assuta, Professor Drexler is a clinical associate
professor in the Department of Orthopedics at Ben Gurion University.Academic Background and Education
2017: Head of the Department of Orthopedics and the Joint Replacement Unit
at Assuta Hospital, Ashdod.
2010: Senior physician in the Orthopedic Division, Tel Aviv Medical Center,
Sourasky, Ichilov
2004-2010: Specialization in Orthopedic Surgery at the Orthopedic
Division,Tel Aviv Medical Center, Sourasky, Ichilov.
1997-2003: Technion Medical School, Haifa, M.D.
1995-1997: Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva, B.Sc in Life Sciences
Advanced studies
2012-2013: Fellowship in primary knee and hip replacement surgery.
University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
2012: Advanced course, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA.
2011-2012: Fellowship in primary knee and hip replacement surgery, University of Toronto, Holland Orthopedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook, Toronto, Canada
2011: Specialization in knee and hip replacement surgery – Scholarship “EFORT” Charité, Centre for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Berlin, Germany.
Prof. Drexler’s experience and reputation position him as one of Israel’s leading experts in the field of joint replacement.
Prof. Drexler is one of the pioneers in the use of a robotic arm in performing joint surgery, and has the most experience in the field.
Research and Teaching
In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Drexler has published many works in leading journals in the field of orthopedics and has presented them at international conferences. Most of his work focuses on two fronts:
- Biochemical – quantification and treatment of bone deficiency in the pelvis and thigh
- Clinical research work – long-term follow-up of groups of patients undergoing unique and complex types of surgery in the field of joint replacements
In addition, Prof. Drexler has accumulated extensive lecturing and clinical teaching experience of interns, students and staff in and out of the operating room (including nursing staff, operating room staff, and imaging teams).
He also co-directed the Surgical Skill Center where interns receive initial orthopedic training at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Michael Drexler Curriculum Vitae
Apart from his professional-clinical work, Professor Drexler works extensively in teaching in medical schools:
2016 Elected at President of the Department of Orthopedics, Tel Aviv University.
2017 Senior lecturer in the Department of Orthopedics.
2017 Acting Chairman and member of the Helsinki Institutional
Committee, Assuta Hospital, Ashdod.
2018 Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Ben
Gurion University.
2019 Member and Chairman of the Academic Promotion Committees
of the Department of Orthopedics on behalf of the university.
2019 Member of the Board of Education.
2020 Chairman of Final Examinations for Interns – Stage A and B.
2013 The Journal of Arthroplasty – Reviewer
2015 The Journal of Arthroplasty – Editorial Team Member
2016 Journal of Orthopedic Research – Reviewer
2016 Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Research – Reviewer
2016 The Bone & Joint Journal – Reviewer
2012 Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA).
2013 The Israeli Orthopedic Association (IOA).
2015 The Israeli Joint Replacement Association (IOA ) – member of
the organizing team.
2013 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
2013 The European Hip Society (EHS).
Around 80 of his professional publications have been published in
international journals. The list of publications can be found on the PubMed
website – Publication List as it appears on the PubMed website
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