Ronni Gamzu (; born 27 January 1966) is an Israeli doctor and professor who since 2015 has been the director of
Ichilov Hospital
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (), commonly referred to as Ichilov Hospital () is the largest teaching hospital and general hospital serving Tel Aviv, Israel and its metropolitan area and is the second-largest hospital complex in the country. T ...
, the country's second largest hospital. His specialty is in
obstetrics and gynaecology
Obstetrics and gynaecology (also spelled as obstetrics and gynecology; abbreviated as Obst and Gynae, O&G, OB-GYN and OB/GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and ...
and in
healthcare management
Health care, or healthcare, is the improvement or maintenance of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is deli ...
.
Early life and education
Gamzu was born in Israel. He earned his medical degree from
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University (TAU) is a Public university, public research university in Tel Aviv, Israel. With over 30,000 students, it is the largest university in the country. Located in northwest Tel Aviv, the university is the center of teaching and ...
, where he also completed postgraduate training in public health. Throughout his academic career, he specialized in health systems management and policy, focusing on healthcare delivery and public health strategy.
Career
Ronni Gamzu began his medical career in the early 1990s, working in various hospitals in Israel. He later transitioned to public health, taking on leadership roles that involved healthcare system reforms and managing large-scale health initiatives.
Gamzu became widely known for his work in managing health services in Israel’s Ministry of Health, particularly his involvement in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, he was appointed the national coordinator for Israel's COVID-19 response, where he oversaw efforts to manage and mitigate the spread of the virus. His tenure involved coordinating testing, vaccination programs, and enforcing public health regulations across the country.
In addition to his role during the pandemic, Gamzu has served in leadership positions at several Israeli hospitals, including as the director of Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital. His administrative expertise has led to significant improvements in hospital management and healthcare delivery systems.
References
External links
*https://www.tasmc.org.il/sites/en/Personnel/Pages/Gamzu-Ronni.aspx — Entry on the Ichilov Hospital website
1966 births
Israeli public health doctors
Israeli gynaecologists
Academic staff of Tel Aviv University
Living people
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