Best Heart сheck up Doctors in Israel — TOP 8

Dr. Nadir Arber heads the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in the early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tumors. Dr. Arber has authored over 300 scientific papers on GI cancer research. He conducted research at the NewYork-Presbyterian Center in the United States.

• Expert in gene therapy for gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory disorders.
• Treats complex GI conditions including esophageal, pancreatic, and colon cancers.
• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Sourasky Medical Center in Israel.

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.

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. 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. Ari Roth is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He specializes in epilepsy surgery and pediatric neuro-oncology. Dr. Roth holds multiple postgraduate degrees in general and neurosurgery. He works at a facility ranked among the top 10 clinics globally by Newsweek.

• Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• Authored over 30 scientific publications and book chapters.
• Treats complex conditions like hydrocephalus, spinal dysraphism, and tethered cord.
• Is a member of the Neurological Society of India.

Dr. Livia Kapusta is a pediatric cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. She specializes in managing congenital cardiac conditions in children and infants. Dr. Kapusta earned medical qualifications from Tel Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen. She works at Israel's largest multidisciplinary hospital, ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

• Treats complex defects like Patent Foramen Ovale and Tetralogy of Fallot.
• Performs specialized interventions including PDA closure and balloon atrial septostomy.
• Manages arrhythmias with radiofrequency ablation therapy and pacemaker placement.
• Conducts intracardiac electrophysiology studies and intravascular ultrasound.

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.

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.