Prof. Guy Ben Simon is an ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmology and oculoplastics with specialization in the fields of: eyelid surgery , eye socket surgery, and tear ducts.
Prof. Guy Ben-Simon, director of the Institute for Orbital Plastic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer.
Receives in his private clinic at Medica Medical Center, HaBarzel 28 Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv.
He studied from 1987 to 1993 at the School of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
He specialized in oculoplastics at prestigious institutions.
Prof. Guy Ben-Simon was ranked among the top doctors in Israel in the field of oculoplastics for 2024 according to the DUNS 100 ranking.
1987 – 1993 | School of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1994 – 1995 | Internship at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer |
1995 – 1999 | Military doctor in field units |
1999 – 2003 | Residency in Ophthalmology, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer |
2003 – 2004 | Residency in Oculoplasty, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, United States |
2004 – 2005 | Residency in Oculoplastics, Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, Australia |
2006 – Present | Senior Physician in the Oculoplastic Unit, Ophthalmology Department, Tel Hashomer Hospital |
2008 – Present | Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine (Department of Ophthalmology), Tel Aviv University |
2012 – 2014 | Chairman of the Israeli Society of Oculoplastics |
2012 – Present | Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University (currently serving as Full Professor) |
2013 – Present | Director of the Institute for Orbital Plastic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer |
2014 | Master of Health Administration, Bar Ilan University |
2014 | Member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – ASOPRS |
2017 – 2021 | Chairman of the Examinations Committee |
2021-2022 | Editor of Atlas of Orbital Imaging, published by Springer |
2022 | Organization of an international conference on oculoplastics Oculoplastic Today 2022 |
2024 | Ranked among the top doctors in Israel in the field of oculoplastics according to the Duns 100 ranking |
2024 | Member of the Orbital Society |
2020 | Claire and Amada Mertier Prize for research on the Muller muscle as a proprioceptive sensory organ |
2019 | Axelrod Lecture Award at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California |
2019 | Sheba Innovation Center Grant for Big Data Research in Eye Diseases |
2018 | Ministry of Health Grant (Timna) for big data research in eye diseases |
2016 | Claire and Amada Mertier Award for research into the use of biological glue in eye surgery |
2013 | Claire and Amada Martia Award for Research into Inflammatory Diseases of the Eye Socket |
2012 | Stein Award for Excellence in Research (Tel Aviv University) – Lacrimal Duct Surgery |
2011 | Daniel Turnberg Travel Fellowship Award for advanced training in London and conducting research in endoscopic lacrimal duct surgery |
2011 | Uthoff Foundation (Germany) for International Science Relations – Tel Aviv University, Award for Excellence in Research |
2009 | Martia Institute Fund for Research Excellence (Tel Aviv University, Goldschlager Institute for Eye Research) |
2008 | Talpiot Project for Outstanding Students – Tel Hashomer Hospital |
2007 | Research Award at the American Academy of Ophthalmology |
2007 | Stein Award for Excellence in Research (Tel Aviv University, Goldschlager Institute for Eye Research) |
2007 | Research Award for the Study of Aerobic Growths (Shimon Rokach Foundation) |
Research awards at international conferences | |
2003 | American Research and Vision in Ophthalmology |
An independent clinic for private patients, Maccabi Health Fund supplementary insurance policyholders and private insurances. The clinic moved in 2019 from Ramat Aviv to the advanced MEDICA medical center at Barzel 28, Tel Aviv. The clinic was founded in 2006. Prof. Guy Ben Simon, Anna Kasner, the clinic director, and Miri Sapir, secretary and head of the aesthetics department, are at your disposal for any questions or requests. Our vision is to provide professional and courteous medical service with appropriate availability.
We are here for you to provide consultation, medical treatments and surgeries in the field of eye plastic surgery. The surgeries are performed at Medica Medical Center, Assuta Hospital. The clinic staff is committed to considering the personal needs and desires of each patient, and to tailor the treatment as much as possible.
Ophthalmology and oculoplastics specialist
Secretary and head of the aesthetics department since 2015
Clinic Director and Surgery Coordinator
MEDICA Medical Center, HaBarzel 28, 1st floor, Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv