Helping People
Face Medical Challenges
about
Refuah Resources is a non-profit medical referral agency dedicated to providing medical referrals, research, advocacy and support to individuals and families facing medical challenges.
Refuah's mission is to alleviate some of the burden of dealing with serious illness by providing guidance
and direction. Refuah accompanies patients and their families through difficult medical crises, serving as
a source of advice, support and assistance.
Refuah Resources strongly believes that the best medical care is the only acceptable standard of care.
Refuah Resources strongly believes that the best medical care is the only acceptable standard of care.
200
calls per day
50,000
calls per year
20,000
physicians
in our database
in our database
13
staff members
2.1
annual budget
services
Refuah Resources provides medical referrals, research, advocacy and support to individuals and families facing medical challenges.
Referrals
Refuah Resources' referral staff has in-depth knowledge of medical issues and
treatment options. They work closely with callers to understand the medical concerns of
patients. Their familiarity with the expertise of world-class physicians and surgeons
enables them to provide accurate, targeted referrals.
Refuah Resources' medical referrals have helped save hundreds of lives and have
improved outcomes for thousands of patients.
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Research
Refuah Resources' research team is dedicated to investigating distinguished physicians
and surgeons around the world and ascertaining their individual areas of expertise to
endure that referrals are up to date with the latest advances in medicine and medical
technology. This ongoing research is integral to Refuah's operation and essential to the
accuracy of its referrals.
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Support
Refuah Resources directs patients and their families to the physicians and surgeons who
can accurately diagnose their medical issues. To this end, the staff directs patients in
procuring their medical records and imaging studies for review and assessment. They
help patients understand their diagnoses and the pros and cons of various treatment
options. Refuah's staff maintains contact with the patient and family, monitoring
progress and offering guidance.
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Advocacy
Refuah Resources enjoys excellent working relationships with respected physicians in all
disciplines of medicine, which is crucial, particularly when time is of the essence.
Refuah's experienced referral staff assists patients in navigating the complexities of
obtaining excellent medical care in the most expeditious manner possible.
Doctors who have witnessed Refuah's work firsthand have become its allies and advocates.
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Doctors who have witnessed Refuah's work firsthand have become its allies and advocates.
Team
Our referral experts have a thorough understanding of medical conditions and treatment options. We provide unparalleled guidance, identifying the preferred doctor and facility for each situation, contributing to the best possible patient outcomes.
Rabbi Shuky
Berman
founder and director
Simone
Weinberger
MEDICAL REFERRAL EXPERT
Libby
Neiman
MEDICAL REFERRAL EXPERT
Sarah
Leifer
Medical Referral Expert
Brocha
Burnstein
Research and Data Team Lead
Ayelet
Fischer
Research Associate
Estee
Andrusier
Database Maintenance
Yocheved
Graus
Database Maintenance
Esty
Greenfield
Database Maintenance
Dassie
Rosenblum
BOOKKEEPER AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Mendel
Lowy
IT and Software Development
"Your insight... is absolutely extraordinary and far exceeds that of most of my colleagues."
Dr. Edward R. Laws
Director, Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Center, Brigham & Women's Hospital;
Professor, Harvard Medical School.
Professor, Harvard Medical School.
"... with an open hand and a caring attitude, Refuah will reach out to people in crisis and help them through it."
Elaine Wyllie, MD
Chair Emeritus of Pediatric Neurology, Cleveland Clinic;
Professor of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Professor of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
"If Rabbi Berman said a patient had a problem... that patient had that problem."
Dr. Peter J. Snyder
Medical Director, Penn Pituitary Center;
Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism)
Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism)
"We will forever be indebted to you and your organization for the time and effort you extended to provide the best possible medical care for our mother. You made yourself totally available to us in the most heartwarming manner at a very difficult time in our lives."
"Thanks to Refuah, I never had to have that surgery and life returned to normal much earlier than I originally anticipated."
"Words cannot express how much we appreciate your help in getting a correct diagnosis and surgery for my spinal tumor. Thank you for being there, doing the work you do."
"I cannot stop thinking of your tremendous kindness and your devotion to my husband, myself and my whole family... you generously put that expertise at our disposal. You always made yourself so available to us, with real sensitivity and tact."
Contact
Phone: 718.437.7474
Fax: 718.437.7020
5904 13th Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Brooklyn, NY 11219
info@refuahresources.org