Dr. Dan Menashes

Dr. Dan Menashes works exactly at the point where aging, memory, mood, behavior, and physical health meet.
His patients are older adults who experience memory decline, changes in mood, anxiety, confusion after illness, sleep problems, or difficulties related to multiple medications.

Because he holds two full clinical specialties — geriatrics and psychiatry — he sees the whole picture, not just separate symptoms.
This combined perspective helps him understand what truly affects the patient and what can be improved.

Conditions He Treats

memory decline, early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s
depression and anxiety in later life
night-time agitation, confusion, hallucinations
behavioral changes after hospitalization or illness
delirium and cognitive slowing
chronic fatigue, loss of interest, emotional “shutdown”
sleep disturbances and daytime sleepiness
polypharmacy (too many medications and side effects)
reduced mobility, falls, frailty
mental capacity assessments (daily living, financial decisions, independent residence)

His approach focuses not only on the diagnosis, but on the person’s overall quality of life.

What to Expect During the First Consultation

The first visit is calm, unhurried, and centered on understanding the patient.
Dr. Menashes listens to the family’s observations, reviews the medical history, and asks about recent changes.

Typically, the evaluation includes:

cognitive assessment (memory, attention, orientation)
review of daily functioning
evaluation of mood, anxiety levels, and sleep
review of current medications
discussion of treatment goals and priorities

After this, he explains everything in simple and clear language — what he sees, what might be contributing to the symptoms, which changes can help quickly and which require time. At the end of the consultation, the patient and family receive a clear, realistic, and manageable plan.

When It’s Important to Seek Help

the person becomes forgetful or “not themselves”
noticeable withdrawal, anxiety, irritability
disturbed sleep or night-time confusion
new hallucinations or unusual behavior
cognitive decline after surgery or illness
medications seem to cause more harm than benefit
the family is unsure if symptoms are “just age” or something treatable
legal or functional evaluations are needed

Early evaluation makes treatment easier and recovery faster.

Professional Experience

Dr. Menashes practices within the Israeli healthcare system, combining geriatric and psychiatric care.
He works with patients who present both emotional and cognitive problems and helps families navigate complex situations.

In addition, he:

teaches medical teams and residents
prepares expert medical reports
serves as a military psychiatrist in the IDF reserves (rank: Major)
supports families through long-term care, from diagnosis to stabilization

Education & Clinical Training

Board-certified geriatrician
Board-certified psychiatrist
Training in family medicine
Advanced training in psychogeriatrics
Training in medico-legal evaluations
Ongoing education in international standards of care

Professional Memberships

Israeli Medical Association
Israeli Society of Geriatrics
Israeli Psychiatric Association
Israeli Association of Family Medicine

Languages

Hebrew
English
Italian

Why Patients Choose Dr. Menashes

With older adults, emotional and cognitive issues cannot be separated:
what happens in the mind affects the body, and vice versa.

Because Dr. Menashes combines both geriatrics and psychiatry, he sees the complete clinical picture.
This approach:

reduces unnecessary medications
lowers risk of side effects
makes treatment more accurate
helps families understand what is happening
creates stability and predictability in care

He explains everything in a human, simple way and always provides a clear plan that families can actually follow.

FAQ — Common Questions

1. What is a consultation with Dr. Menashes like?

The meeting is relaxed and patient-centered.
He asks questions in a way that doesn’t pressure the patient, explains what is related to age, what is illness, and what may be caused by medications.
Family members are included to give a full picture.

2. What signs should families pay attention to?

You know, families usually feel something is wrong long before the person says anything.
It’s not always one clear symptom — it’s more like a mix of small changes that pile up.

Maybe he’s quieter than usual… maybe she stopped answering the phone… or doesn’t enjoy things she always enjoyed.
Sometimes it looks like “he’s just tired,” but the tiredness stays for weeks.

People often tell me: “He’s the same, but somehow not the same.”
And that’s exactly the moment to check.

If you notice that the person is withdrawing, moving slower, worrying too much, sleeping poorly, or saying things like “I don’t want to bother anyone,” — these are not just “age things.”
They’re clues. Little ones, but important.

3. What usually helps older patients the most?

There isn’t one magic thing — it’s usually a combination of small steps.
Older adults rarely need something dramatic; they need things to feel a bit easier, a bit calmer.

Sometimes we adjust medications — just a tiny change can make a big difference.
Sometimes we help the person get back into a simple daily rhythm: waking up at the same time, having a small walk, talking to one person regularly.

And honestly, one of the most helpful things is when the family stops trying to “fix everything” and just supports gently.
Not pushing — just being there.

It sounds simple, but when life becomes predictable again… people feel safer.
And when they feel safer, symptoms go down.

4. How is Dr. Menashes’ approach different from other specialists?

The short answer?
He looks at the whole picture — not just the memory, not just the mood, not just the medical side.
Most doctors see one part. He sees all of them together.

When he talks to an older patient, he’s thinking:
“Is this memory decline?”
“Or depression showing itself through the body?”
“Or maybe the medications are the problem?”

Because at this age everything is connected.
A small change in one area can shake the whole system.

And he explains things in a very down-to-earth way — no heavy medical language.
Families tell me all the time: “For the first time we understood what’s actually going on.”

That’s basically his difference —
he doesn’t just treat symptoms;
he helps everyone make sense of the situation and feel less lost.

Book a Private Consultation

To schedule a private appointment with Dr. Dan Menashes at the clinic in Tel Aviv, contact us:

📞 Phone: +972-73-374-6844
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +972-52-337-3108