Dr. Itai Zeevi

Dr. Itai Zeevi is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He serves as a senior physician at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center and he is the co-founder of the MRPL Specialists Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Excellence in Rishon LeZion. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at the Hebrew University and completed his residency in maxillofacial surgery at Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson).

Throughout his residency and professional career, Dr. Zeevi has gained extensive experience in treating complex surgical cases. He has developed a specialized approach for treating children, patients with special needs, and individuals with complex medical backgrounds. At Hadassah, he leads the department’s Pediatric Maxillofacial and Vascular Malformations clinic and runs the ambulatory service of surgical treatments under sedation.
Dr. Zeevi is a member of the Israeli Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, where he also serves as treasurer.

His expertise has earned him recognition in Forbes Magazine’s list of Best Israeli Doctors (2021–2024) and the Dun’s 100 ranking of Israel’s Best Specialists for 2024.

Advanced Training in Israel and Abroad

Over the years, Dr. Zeevi has completed specialized training at leading institutions in Israel and internationally, including: The Sedation Center of Hadassah Ein Kerem, The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at the University Hospital of Munich, German, A pediatric oral and cranio-maxillofacial surgery course (AOCMF) in Hannover, Germany, A zygomatic implants course in Verona, Italy, A dental implants course at Straumann® headquarters in Basel, Switzerland

The Range of Services and Treatments at the Private Clinic

The MRPL Medical Center, under Dr. Zeevi’s management, offers a full range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. The center is certified by the Ministry of Health to perform treatments under sedation and general anesthesia and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for comprehensive, high-quality diagnosis and treatment.

Services and Treatments Offered

The clinic specializes in:
• Dental implants
• Sinus lifts and bone grafting
• Zygomatic and pterygoid implants
• Complex surgeries, including mandibular nerve repositioning
• Complex tooth extractions and impacted wisdom tooth removal
• Exposure of impacted teeth for orthodontic traction
• Treatment of head and neck infections
• Diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathologies
• Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and salivary gland disorders

All procedures at MRPL Specialists Center can be performed under sedation or general anesthesia for optimal patient comfort.

Teaching and Clinical Research

Dr. Zeevi is actively involved in medical education and research. He is a lecturer and clinical instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry, Hadassah Ein Kerem.
He has previously served as a lecturer and clinical instructor at:
• The Dina Nursing School (Rabin Medical Center)
• The Oral Rehabilitation Department at Hadassah
• The Healthcare and Behavioral Sciences College in Ramat Gan
Dr. Zeevi has authored and co-authored numerous scientific articles, which have been published in leading journals and presented at conferences in Israel and abroad. His research earned him the “Young Researcher” award from the Israeli Society of Oral Medicine in 2008.

Membership in Professional Associations

Dr. Zeevi is an active member of several professional organizations in Israel and internationally, including:
• Israel Dental Association
• Israel Medical Association
• Israeli Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• International Team for Implantology (ITI)
• Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AOCMF)
• International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons