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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
Assuta Medical Center specializes in cardiac valve plastic surgery with a dedicated team of heart surgeons. Dr. Amir Kremer, a board-certified heart surgeon, leads complex valve procedures at the facility. The JCI-accredited center maintains a high standard of surgical care with access to advanced cardiac surgical techniques.
Assuta Medical Center is the largest private medical complex in Israel, with 11 hospitals and 1,500 doctors. Its main specialties are oncology, surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, gynecology, and IVF treatment. JCI-accredited since 2011, it was the first Israeli hospital to earn this recognition.
Rambam Medical Center is a JCI-accredited academic hospital in Haifa, Israel. Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals. Its top specialties include pediatrics, bone marrow transplantation, and IVF – with Nobel Prize-winning doctors on staff.
Rambam Medical Center is a JCI-accredited academic hospital in Haifa, Israel. Recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals. Its top specialties include pediatrics, bone marrow transplantation, and IVF – with Nobel Prize-winning doctors on staff.
Schneider Children's Medical Center performs 500+ pediatric heart operations each year, including about 150 neonatal cases. Its Neonatal Heart Surgery Unit works with the Pediatric Cardiology Institute on complex valve repairs. The team has access to ECMO and advanced heart-lung machines, with a dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU for care. The hospital holds JCI accreditation and Accreditation Canada Diamond Status, and collaborates with centers in Boston, Stanford, San Francisco, New York, and Germany.
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Prof. Gideon Uretzky specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals.
The doctor is a leading cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation. As a professor at Tel Aviv University, the doctor contributes to academic advancements in the field. With a prominent role at Ichilov Hospital, the doctor is recognized for expertise in cardiac procedures and patient recovery techniques.
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Named among the top-5 best Israeli cardiac surgeons, Dr. Kramer Amir specializes in complex heart valve surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.
Dr. Kramer Amir is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He is ranked among the top-5 best Israeli cardiac surgeons by Maariv newspaper. Dr. Amir treats complex conditions like aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, and myocardial infarction. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized by Newsweek as a top global clinic.
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Developed a unique method for replacing heart valves on a working heart, enhancing cardiac surgery. Dr. Pevni performs complex procedures at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).
Dr. Pevni Dimitry is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He developed a unique method for replacing heart valves on a beating heart. This technique significantly improves outcomes for cardiac surgery patients. He performed the first aortic valve transplant for a patient with an artificial heart.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Israel and a JCI-accredited facility. It has been named a top medical tourism destination by Newsweek. Its core strengths are oncology, onco-hematology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.
The doctor is a highly experienced heart surgeon with a focus on complex cardiac procedures. With over 20 years in the field, the doctor has performed thousands of successful heart surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive techniques and valve repair. The doctor is board-certified and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, advancing the field of cardiac surgery. Additionally, the doctor has been involved in several clinical trials aimed at improving surgical outcomes for patients with heart disease.
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