I decided not to take a private surgeon, I even didn`t check the cost. I guess its me rebelling against the power of money, an illness Israel is covered by. If you have money you can by a prime minister, you can buy football teams, you can get medicine to cure your cancer, privately. You can decided to close down supermarkets (check Gaidamak), you can get the best surgeon.
I will get the same services as the other person in the near by bed. I just hope she is getting good care. very good care, for free.