Dr. Evgeniy Katzman is a senior physician specializing in infectious diseases, currently practicing at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center. He has extensive clinical experience in the evaluation and consultation of patients with severe and complex infectious conditions, as well as medical cases that require precise diagnostics and a multidisciplinary approach including surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and more…

In his daily practice, Dr. Katzman is frequently consulted on diagnostically challenging cases, including prolonged fever of unknown origin, infections resistant to antibacterial therapy, infectious complications following hospitalization or surgical procedures, and infections in patients with significant comorbidities or immunocompromised states.

Main Areas of Expertise

Acute and chronic infectious diseases
Bacterial, viral and fungal infections
Antibiotic-resistant infections
Infections in immunocompromised patients
Infectious consultation after surgery
Treatment and support of AIDS patients

Professional Approach

Dr. Katzman’s approach is based on careful clinical reasoning, close attention to detail, and the understanding that infectious diseases rarely exist in isolation from a patient’s overall medical condition.

Each consultation involves a structured review of medical records, a critical reassessment of previous diagnoses, and the formulation of practical, clinically grounded recommendations tailored to the individual situation — without routine or template-based decisions.

Education and Professional Training

Graduated from Tel Aviv University (1996)
Residency in Internal Medicine at Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital – until 2005
Post-Residency in Infectious Diseases at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital – until 2008
Professional training in the field of clinical infections and antibiotic therapy
Post-Residency in Infections in Organ Transplant Recipients and Immunocompromised Patients in Toronto, Canada, 2010-2011

Clinical and Consultative Activity

Dr. Katzman provides medical consultations for patients who require expert evaluation in the field of infectious diseases, including:

Review and reassessment of existing diagnoses
Recommendations for additional diagnostic workup when needed
Development of clinically reasoned diagnostic and management recommendations

Languages

Hebrew, English, Russian

Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Katzman

1. When does it make sense to be tested for sexually transmitted infections?

Most patients come not because of a specific symptom, but because something feels uncertain. There may have been unprotected contact, a change of partner, or lingering doubts without a clear answer. In such situations, testing is a way to get clarity rather than guess.

2. Do there have to be symptoms?

No — and this often surprises people.
In practice, I frequently see patients who feel completely well, yet testing reveals an infection. The opposite also happens: symptoms are present, but there is no active infectious process. Relying on symptoms alone is not always reliable.

3. Which infections are most commonly related to sexual contact?

Depending on the situation, testing may include HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes viruses, CMV, Epstein–Barr virus, hepatitis viruses, and others that can be transmitted through intimate contact or become active in this context.
The specific panel is always selected individually.

4. Is it necessary to test for everything?

No — and this is important.
The choice of tests depends on symptoms, medical history, timing since potential exposure, and any previous results. In most cases, targeted testing is more appropriate than a broad, unfocused panel.

5. Is anonymous testing possible?

Yes. For many patients this is a sensitive issue, and that is fully understood. Testing is performed confidentially and without unnecessary formalities.

6. What should I do if a test result is positive?

First — do not panic.
Second — interpret the result correctly. Not every positive result means there is an active infection that requires treatment. This is where an infectious disease specialist is essential: to explain what truly requires treatment and what may only need observation or follow-up testing.

Professional Experience