Best pediatric cardiac surgeons in Israel: TOP 6 doctors

Dr. Livia Kapusta specializes in pediatric cardiology, trained at Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen, focusing on congenital heart conditions.

• Performs complex procedures like Balloon Atrial Septostomy and PDA Closure
• Expert in arrhythmia treatments and managing cardiac emergencies
• Treats conditions including Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Foramen Ovale
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), a leading pediatric facility

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in Valvular Heart Disease at Hadassah Medical Center, focusing on minimally invasive mitral valve procedures.

• Expert in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and coronary angiography
• Skilled in treating complex cases like myocardial infarction
• Part of Hadassah's renowned interventional cardiology team
• Specializes in high-precision valve procedures

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

Dr. Lorber specializes in diagnosing and treating congenital heart defects in children at Rambam Medical Center.

• Senior lecturer at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
• Focuses on interventional treatment for structural heart disease
• Works at Meyer Children's Hospital – a leading pediatric center
• Expert in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology