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Pediatric Neurologist, Epilepsy and Child Development Specialist
Head of Neurostimulation Service, Pediatric Epilepsy Unit, Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
About the Doctor
Dr. Itai Tokatly is a pediatric neurologist with extensive clinical and academic experience, specializing in complex epilepsy, neurological disorders in children, and developmental conditions.
His work focuses not only on diagnosis, but on understanding the full picture — the type of seizures, possible genetic or metabolic background, and the impact on the child’s development and daily life.
Over the years, he has worked closely with children and families facing complex neurological conditions, including drug-resistant epilepsy, and has been involved in advanced treatment approaches such as neurostimulation.
Alongside his hospital work, Dr. Tokatly provides private consultations at a clinic in Tel Aviv.
Main Areas of Expertise
Dr. Tokatly is involved in the evaluation and management of a wide range of pediatric neurological conditions, including:
- pediatric epilepsy
● drug-resistant epilepsy
● genetic and metabolic epilepsies
● pre-surgical evaluation for epilepsy
● advanced neurostimulation therapies (VNS, DBS, RNS)
● neurodevelopmental disorders
● complex seizure disorders
Clinical Experience
Dr. Tokatly currently serves as a senior physician in the pediatric neurology department and leads the neurostimulation service at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
As part of his training, he completed a full specialization in pediatric neurology and child development at Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital, as well as advanced international training in epilepsy at Boston Children’s Hospital in the United States — one of the leading centers worldwide in this field.
During his time in Boston, he focused on complex epilepsy and metabolic epilepsies, working alongside multidisciplinary teams involved in both clinical care and research.
Education and Medical Training
- MD — Semmelweis University, Hungary (graduated with distinction)
- Internship — Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
- Residency in Pediatrics — Safra Children’s Hospital, Sheba Medical Center
- Residency in Pediatric Neurology and Child Development — Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital, Tel Aviv
- Fellowship in Epilepsy — Boston Children’s Hospital, USA
- Fellowship in Metabolic Epilepsies — Boston Children’s Hospital, USA
Academic Experience
Dr. Tokatly serves as a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, and is actively involved in training medical students and residents.
He is also engaged in clinical research and scientific publications in the fields of epilepsy and pediatric neurology, including international collaborations.
Publications
Dr. Tokatly has published numerous scientific articles in leading medical journals in the field of epilepsy and pediatric neurology.
A full list of publications is available on PubMed.
Professional Memberships
- Israeli Society of Pediatric Neurology and Development
● Israeli Epilepsy Society
● American Academy of Neurology
● Child Neurology Society
● European Pediatric Neurology Society
● American Epilepsy Society
● International Child Neurology Association
Languages
- Hebrew
- English
For a private consultation with Dr. Itai Tokatly:
📞 Phone: +972-73-374-6844
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +972-52-337-3108
Frequently Asked Questions
1. My child had a seizure once — does that mean epilepsy?
Not necessarily.
I see many parents who come in very worried after a first episode — and that’s completely understandable.
A single seizure does not always mean epilepsy.
What matters is the context — the child’s age, the type of seizure, and whether there are additional factors that need further evaluation.
2. When should I see a pediatric neurologist?
If something doesn’t feel right — it’s worth checking.
This could be seizures, developmental delays, behavioral changes, or anything that seems unusual.
In many cases it turns out to be nothing serious, but it’s important not to miss situations that do require attention.
3. What happens if epilepsy does not respond to medication?
There are still several options.
In such cases, we take a deeper look at the specific type of epilepsy and may consider more advanced approaches — including surgery or neurostimulation.
We work as a team when needed, including collaboration with leading specialists in epilepsy surgery.
Each case is evaluated individually.
4. Neurostimulation treatments — who are they suitable for?
They are not first-line treatments, but they can be very important in the right cases.
When medications are not effective enough, options like VNS or DBS may help reduce seizure frequency and improve quality of life.
The decision is always tailored carefully to each child.
5. Is it possible to get a consultation from abroad?
Yes.
Medical records, test results, EEG and MRI can be reviewed in advance, allowing a structured medical opinion and helping families understand the next steps before considering travel to Israel.
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