Shaare Zedek Medical Center, established in 1902, is a major teaching and multidisciplinary hospital in Jerusalem, affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It operates as a non-profit institution and serves as both a public and private hospital, relying on donor support for capital development. The hospital is committed to providing advanced, compassionate medical care to Jerusalem’s diverse population, without discrimination based on religion, race, or financial means

Shaare Zedek offers a wide array of specialties, including:

• Emergency medicine (largest department in Jerusalem)

• Obstetrics (over 24,000 deliveries annually, one of the world’s busiest)

• Oncology and integrated palliative medicine

• Orthopedics (spine, arthroscopy, hand surgery, joint reconstruction, foot and ankle care)

• Neurosurgery (including skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, pediatric neurosurgery)

• General surgery, urology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, pain management

• Pediatrics (comprehensive pediatric surgery and care)

Shaare Zedek has received international recognition for its quality of care. It is the only major academic hospital in Jerusalem to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, with surveyors praising its outstanding medical activities, high standards in patient rights, cleanliness, and surgical facilities.

Vision

Shaare Zedek’s vision is to combine compassionate care with advanced medicine, pioneering expertise in all areas, and responding to the evolving needs of Jerusalem’s population. Research, innovation, and community service are central pillars of its mission.

Mission

The hospital’s mission is to deliver high-quality, non-discriminatory healthcare, advance medical research, and serve as a center for medical education and disaster response, both locally and internationally.

Shaare Zedek has been credited with “Outstanding Performance” by the Joint Commission International, marking it as a leader in healthcare quality and safety standards in Jerusalem.