Best Open heart surgery doctors in Israel: TOP 6 doctors

Dr. Pevni developed a unique method for heart valve replacement on a working heart, enhancing outcomes in open heart surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in congenital and acquired valve anomalies, septal defects, and aortic aneurysms
• Performed one of the most complex aortic valve transplants for an artificial heart patient
• Trained in minimally invasive and mitral valve techniques across Europe
• Professor and lecturer at Tel Aviv University
• Active member of multiple prestigious cardiac surgery associations

Recognized as one of Israel's top-5 cardiac surgeons – Dr. Kramer Amir has performed hundreds of complex heart surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 39 years of experience of experience in open heart surgery
• Specialized training in stentless bioprosthetic heart valves and left ventricular assist devices
• Trained at renowned institutions like Oxford University and Bakulev Scientific Center
• Treats aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, and complex cases

Leading cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for heart surgery
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation for better patient recovery

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in valvular heart disease at Hadassah Medical Center, focusing on mitral valve procedures and interventional cardiology.

• Expert in PCI and coronary angiography
• Specializes in treating myocardial infarction
• Interventional cardiologist with a focus on complex heart conditions

Dr. Lipey-Diamant trained at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris – a top European clinic for heart valve and congenital defect surgery.

• Specializes in aortic surgery – led the unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Advanced training in heart valve correction across Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania
• Residency under Professor Bernardo Widne at Beilinson Hospital
• Performs complex procedures including bypass and congenital defect corrections

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.