Neurology Clinic for Movement Disorders Opened

A Movement Disorders Clinic was recently opened at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, marking a real change for patients for whom walking itself is sometimes a challenge, even just getting to the clinic. Expert, accessible care is now available and, most importantly - close to home.

19/05/2026

Dr. Tarek Abu Ria at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center’s
Movement Disorders Clinic

For Shlomo (a pseudonym), who lives in the area and has Parkinson's disease, leaving the house is a complex logistical mission. The tremor in his hands and stiffness in his legs make getting into the car an exhausting task, and a long drive to a distant medical center is a true nightmare. "Sometimes I just gave up," he admitted painfully. "The daunting drive through traffic and the search for parking in central Israel drained every last bit of energy I had left for the appointment itself."

Shlomo's story is the story of hundreds of patients with movement disorders who, until now, have had to travel long distances to the center of the country to receive treatment. With the opening of the specialized Movement Disorders Clinic at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, they can now receive expert, accessible care close to home.

The clinic operates within the Neurology Department and offers a broad range of diverse services that cover the full spectrum of relevant neurological conditions, including close monitoring and adjustment of advanced medication regimens for Parkinson's patients, diagnosis and treatment using innovative technologies for patients with essential tremor, rehabilitation and fall prevention for patients with gait and balance disorders, and more.

The clinic's director, Dr. Tarek Abu Ria, a neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders, is keenly aware of the connection between accessibility and successful treatment. "These are patients who have contend with slowness, rigidity and involuntary movements. Asking them to travel for hours for a consultation or follow-up appointment is an almost impossible demand,” said Dr. Abu Ria. “Our clinic doesn't just shorten the physical distance; it also opens the door to treatments and technological advances that patients in this region were not even aware of until now. Our goal is not only to diagnose, but to slow the progression of the disease and significantly improve everyday quality of life."

For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 04-7744262 or e-mail [email protected]