Dr. Arik is recognized for his life-saving cardiac interventions and dedication to improving patient care. His work has positively impacted many patients.
Awards
- Successfully performed a unique implantation of a prosthetic valve originally designed for pediatric use in an elderly patient using a minimally invasive surgical approach.
- Marked 100 successful catheterizations using new technology for aortic valve replacement as an alternative to open-heart surgery, significantly improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Membership
- The Israel Medical Association
- The Israel Heart Society
- European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
Education
- M.D. from The Ben Gurion University School of Medicine, Israel (1978-1984)
- Elective Studies in Cardiology at The Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA (1983)
- Rotating Internship at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel (1984-1985)
- Residency in the Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel (1991)