6 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy Treatment Clinics in Israel

The Sammy Ofer Heart Institute at JCI-accredited Ichilov is a Top-10 Newsweek-ranked center. Dr. Juda Levi provides specialist cardiology consultations, which may cost around $800 and include a comprehensive cardiomyopathy assessment and second opinion. A consultation with Prof. Dmitry Pevni typically runs $750. Remote Zoom consultations for analysis are also available, around $950. The clinic offers complimentary airport transfers and interpreter services.

Hadassah Medical Center's cardiology department specializes in advanced treatments for dilated cardiomyopathy, with a team of experienced specialists. The center is recognized globally, included in Newsweek's ranking of top medical facilities, and treats over 1 million patients annually. Dr. Moni Shuvi, an interventional cardiologist with extensive experience in valvular heart disease and over 2,000 procedures performed, leads the cardiovascular research efforts.

Assaf Harofeh was the first hospital in Israel to use ECMO for severe heart failure, achieving high survival rates. As a JCI-accredited center affiliated with Tel Aviv University, the clinic offers innovative catheter-based options like the Alleviant interatrial shunt and Magenta Elevate temporary pump. These techniques help reduce heart pressure and maintain organ function during critical care. The cardiology department manages over 300,000 outpatients annually. Prof. Shmuel Fox leads the team, providing access to clinical trials for advanced RNAi therapy.

Meir Medical Center was recognized as the best hospital in Israel five times in a row. It is one of the largest hospitals in the country. Core specialties include spine surgery, pulmonology, nephrology, oncology, and orthopedics.

• 20,000 surgical procedures and 6,000 deliveries each year.
• Records 3.2 million physician visits annually.
• Performs over 320,000 hemodialysis procedures annually.
• Affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University for training and research.
• Elected supervisor of the Olympic Committee of Israel; top athletes receive treatment there.

Kaplan Medical Center is a branch of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It specializes in cardiology, ophthalmology, surgery, and HIV/AIDS treatment. The hospital holds JCI accreditation with near-perfect scores.

• Houses the largest HIV center in Israel – Neve Or. It helps HIV-positive parents have healthy babies.
• Ophthalmology department is the country's leader in retina operations and blindness prevention.
• Delivers over 6,000 babies per year at the gynecology and obstetrics department.
• Offers collection and storage of bone marrow cells for onco-hematology treatment.
• Performs laparoscopic surgery through small incisions for faster recovery.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center features Dr. Daniel Bitran, a cardiac surgeon with of experience and over 10,000 successful operations. He specializes in prosthetic heart valves and reconstructive coronary artery procedures. Dr. Bitran trained at Harvard University and heads the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department. The hospital handles 250,000+ patients annually with a focus on advanced cardiac care.