Best Echocardiography doctors in Israel: TOP 7 doctors

Dr. Helkin Amir directs the Structural Heart Disease Service at Tel Aviv Medical Center. He is a cardiologist specializing in interventional procedures and internal medicine. Dr. Amir completed specialized training in invasive cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He manages complex cases of coronary artery disease and heart valve disorders.

• Served as a senior physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in the United States.
• Authored dozens of professional publications in international medical journals.
• Performs coronary angiography and specialized heart diagnostic procedures.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 clinics globally by Newsweek.

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.

Dr. Bella Koifman is the Head of Echocardiography at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov). She acts as a leading specialist in early cardiac detection and rehabilitation. Dr. Koifman manages heart disorders in both adults and children. She works at a clinic ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

• Directs the Cardiology Rehabilitation Center at Sourasky Medical Center.
• Trained at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London.
• Spearheads clinical research on early heart disease diagnosis.
• Provides cardiac consultations and treatment plans for complex coronary conditions.

Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is a cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He performed a unique prosthetic valve implantation using a minimally invasive surgical approach. This pioneering procedure adapted a pediatric valve for an elderly patient. Dr. Arik specializes in alternatives to open-heart surgery for valve replacement.

• Completed over 100 successful catheterizations using new technology for aortic valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Sami Viskin is a cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in ventricular fibrillation and Brugada syndrome. Dr. Viskin is a leading researcher with over 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He practices at a facility ranked among the world’s top hospitals by Newsweek.

• Expert in managing long QT syndrome and complex cardiac arrhythmias.
• Performs cardiac ablation and pacemaker implantation.
• Participated in 4 clinical trials to advance cardiology treatments.
• Maintains a Hirsch index of 41, indicating high academic impact.

Dr. Aleksandr Lipey-Diamant heads the aortic surgery unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in heart valve correction and aortic aneurysm surgery. Dr. Lipey-Diamant graduated with honors from the cardiothoracic residency at Beilinson Hospital. He now treats complex heart conditions at the Newsweek-ranked Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed clinical training at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris.
• Performs heart valve replacement, bypass surgery, and congenital defect correction.
• Trained in heart valve correction across Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania.
• Treats aortic valve insufficiency, arrhythmia, and mitral valve prolapse.

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.