Otorhinolaryngology in Eretz-Israel 1911-1948
Avishay Golz
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Otolaryngology in the Land of Israel, 1911–1948, by Prof. Avishay Goltz, is the first comprehensive historical study of the development of ENT medicine during the pre-state period.
The book documents the clinical, scientific, and human legacy of more than 100 otolaryngologists who practiced between 1911 and the establishment of the State of Israel.
Their work is examined within the broader context of evolving medical services, waves of migration, and social change.
The study also presents the first systematic history of audiology, deaf education, and hearing rehabilitation in the region, combining rigorous scholarship, narrative clarity, and rare visual documentation
This is the first time anyone has devoted the time and energy required to examine, study, and document the lives and work of a group of otolaryngologists who lived and practiced in the Land of Israel in the years preceding the establishment of the State. The scope of the undertaking was immense: the effort invested in searching, locating, investigating, studying, and assembling the material was extraordinarily extensive. It demanded countless hours of meticulous work on a subject only partially supported by existing documentation, while the remainder required intensive “fieldwork,” including dozens of meetings and interviews with descendants—sometimes close, sometimes more distant—of those early “founding fathers” of the profession. The result is both compelling and fascinating.
— Prof. Yaakov Sadeh, 2009
About the Book
This book serves as a foundational reference on the history of medicine in the region, focusing on the emergence of otolaryngology as a distinct specialty during the late Ottoman period and the British Mandate era.
The research draws on extensive archival sources, including primary medical documents, personal correspondence, rare photographs, and interviews with descendants of early physicians.
The book is divided into two main sections. The first presents chronological biographies of ENT physicians, organized according to waves of immigration. The second includes thematic chapters on less-studied topics, such as the development of audiology, the medical treatment and education of the deaf, scientific research, and international professional networks.
Written during a research sabbatical at Ben-Gurion University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, the book combines academic rigor with an accessible narrative style, making the history of medicine engaging for both professionals and general readers.
About the Author
Prof. Avishay Goltz is a senior Israeli otolaryngologist and medical historian. Born in Haifa, he graduated from the Technion Faculty of Medicine, serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Technion, and is the former Head of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Rambam Health Care Campus. His research interests include pediatric otology, audiology, and the history of medicine. This book combines his clinical expertise with rigorous historical scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this book unique?
It is the first study written in Hebrew dedicated entirely to the history of a single medical specialty in pre-state Israel.
What period does it cover?
The years 1911–1948, from the first ENT physicians to the establishment of Israel.
Who is the book for?
Medical historians, ENT physicians, audiologists, medical students, and readers interested in the social history of medicine.
What special topics are included?
The book examines audiology, deaf education, hearing rehabilitation, and the contributions of Israeli physicians to international research.
Why is it considered an authoritative source?
It is based on original primary research conducted by a senior clinician and scholar in the field.
Key Topics
History of Otolaryngology in Israel
Pre-State Medical Specialties
ENT Physicians in Mandatory Palestine
Development of Audiology
Deaf Education and Hearing Loss
Jewish Medical Institutions
Medical Migration and Professional Networks
Historical Medical Photography
Biographies of Pioneer Physicians
History of Medical Research
