Head of Nazareth Hospital says his passion for work and for giving gets him out of bed in the morning.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFBishara Bisharat 521(photo credit: Courtesy/Nazareth Hospital)Bishara BisharatAge: 59Profession: Physician, head of Nazareth HospitalPlace of birth: NazarethCurrent residence: Nazareth■ What gets you out of bed in the morning?My passion for work and for giving.■ What keeps you up at night?My imagination.■ What's the most difficult professional moment you've faced so far?Resuscitating a one-year-old child in the field who was hurt in a road accident. The child was sent to Rambam Medical Center ventilated. Seventeen years later he showed up for a routine medical check-up at my clinic.■ How do you celebrate your achievements?By thanking the people who helped make the achievement possible.■ If you were prime minister, what’s the first thing you would do?
To reconcile with, and ask for forgiveness, from Turkey.■ Which Israeli should have a movie made about him/her?Shimon Peres.■ What would you change about Israelis if you could?They would be more tolerant.■ iPad, BlackBerry or pen and paper?Pen and paper.■ If you had to write an advertisement to entice tourists to come to Israel, what would it say?Come to the Holy Land: As Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee, you are invited to float on the Dead Sea.■ What is the most serious problem facing the country?The country has constant traffic jams.■ How can it be solved?Trains, trains, trains all over the country – and a subway in the big cities.■ In 20 years, the country will be:A technology incubator in a global community that promotes advancement.
