What is "insightec"

INSIGHTEC Ltd., was founded in 1999, by Dr. Jacob (Kobi) Vortman and Mr. Oded Tamir. Dr. Vortman, holds a Ph.D. In Electrical Engineering (in the area of Electro-Optics) from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology, was the founder and innovator of the Magnetic Resonance guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) technology. Insightec Ltd. is a privately held company owned by Elbit Medical Imaging, GE Healthcare, private investors and employees. INSIGHTEC was founded specifically to develop breakthrough MRgFUS technology and make a real impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with US headquarters in Dallas Texas, the company has over 160 employees.

The company's portfolio ranges through three main clinical areas: Women's Health, Oncology and Neurosurgery.