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Specialist in Neurology, Neuro-Oncology, and Radiation Oncology
Physician specializing in neurology, neuro-oncology, and radiation oncology.
Clinical focus includes disorders of the central nervous system, primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spinal cord, as well as neurological complications related to cancer and its treatment.
Contact for Consultation with Dr. Alexandra Beitan
📞 Call: +972-73-374-6844
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +972-52-337-3108
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Radiation Neuro-Oncology
- Radiation therapy for primary brain tumors
- Treatment of brain metastases, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Radiation planning for complex tumors of the central nervous system
- Radiation therapy for meningiomas
- Radiation therapy for gliomas of various grades, including glioblastoma
- Radiation therapy for pituitary adenomas
- Radiation therapy for craniopharyngiomas
Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
- Metastatic disease of the spine
- Primary tumors of the spinal cord
- Spinal cord ependymomas
- Hemangioblastomas
- Schwannomas (neurinomas)
- Stereotactic radiation therapy with protection of neural structures
Neurology in Oncology
- Neurological complications of malignant disease
- Nervous system injury related to chemotherapy
- Neurological complications of radiation therapy
- Neurological side effects of immunotherapy and biological treatments
- Neurological assessment before, during, and after oncologic treatment
Neurology
- Evaluation of neurological symptoms in oncology patients
- Seizure disorders and secondary epilepsy
- Cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure
- Neuropathic and central pain syndromes
- Sensory disturbances and muscle weakness
- Peripheral neuropathies, including treatment-induced neuropathy
- Cognitive impairment related to disease or therapy
- Gait and balance disorders of neurological origin
Clinical Practice
- Senior Physician, Institute of Radiotherapy, Ichilov Medical Center, Tel Aviv
- Private consultations at a multidisciplinary oncology clinic in Tel Aviv
Clinical work is carried out as part of a multidisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, oncologists, and radiologists, with a focus on complex brain and spinal cases.
Education and Training
- Specialization in Radiation Oncology (Radiotherapy) — Ichilov Medical Center
- Interdisciplinary training in Neuro-Oncology — Sheba Medical Center
- Full specialization in Neurology — Sheba Medical Center
- Medical Degree — First Moscow State Medical University
Languages
Hebrew | English | Russian | German
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When should someone actually come to a neurologist–neuro-oncologist?
Usually when something doesn’t quite add up neurologically.
A known brain or spinal tumor, yes — but sometimes it’s the symptoms that come first. Seizures. Weakness. Walking feels different.
Often the question isn’t treatment yet. It’s understanding what’s really causing the change.
2. Does a brain tumor always mean surgery?
No. And I usually slow this question down a bit.
Sometimes surgery is the right step. Other times it adds risk without real benefit.
Size, location, how the patient is functioning — all of that matters more than the label of the tumor.
3. Can brain metastases be managed without surgery?
In many cases, yes.
Especially when they are small or limited in number. Stereotactic radiation can be very effective here.
But the decision is never just technical. It depends on the overall picture.
4. Who looks at neurological risks before radiation?
That’s part of what I do.
Images are important, but they don’t tell the whole story. I’m usually more interested in what the patient is actually experiencing.
Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t the radiation — it’s what’s already happening neurologically.
5. What if seizures start because of a brain tumor?
This happens quite often.
It doesn’t always mean the disease is progressing, and it doesn’t always mean emergency surgery.
Usually we adjust medication and think carefully about how to address the tumor itself. Ignoring seizures is never a good idea.
6. Can radiation affect memory or thinking?
It can. Sometimes it doesn’t.
Modern planning helps a lot, but there are no guarantees.
This is one of those topics where individual differences matter more than general statistics.
7. When should a neurologist get involved during cancer treatment?
When something changes.
Not every symptom is dramatic, but new numbness, weakness, balance issues, or mental slowing shouldn’t be brushed off.
Sometimes it’s nothing serious. Sometimes it isn’t. You only know after looking.
8. Is a second opinion before radiation actually useful?
Often, yes.
Not because the first plan is “wrong”, but because complex cases benefit from another set of eyes.
This is especially true when the brain or spinal cord is involved.
9. Are online consultations realistic in neuro-oncology?
In selected cases, they are.
If imaging and reports are available, a first review or second opinion can often be done remotely.
It’s not a replacement for everything — but it can be a very reasonable first step.