Best Echocardiography Doctors in Israel — TOP 7

Dr. Helkin Amir directs the Structural Heart Disease Service at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses echocardiography to guide complex interventional cardiac care.

• Trained in invasive cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York
• Specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and structural heart conditions
• Presents research at major global meetings like the American College of Cardiology
• Directs specialized services within the Interventional Cardiology Unit in Tel Aviv
• Contributed to dozens of publications on advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques

Dr. Bella Koifman leads the Echocardiography Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in early detection of heart disease through advanced cardiac ultrasound imaging.

• Heads the Echocardiography Department at one of Israel's largest hospitals
• Directed cardiac rehabilitation and women's health clinics at Sourasky
• Trained in congenital heart disease at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Expert in diagnosing heart conditions in both children and adults
• Member of the local Heart Association and university cardiology teacher

Professor Gideon Uretzky is a leading heart surgeon at Ichilov Hospital. He oversees complex cases where echocardiography is vital for surgical planning and recovery.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University – one of Israel's most prestigious medical schools
• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery – performs operations through small incisions
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation – helps patients recover after major heart procedures
• Leads surgical teams at Sourasky Medical Center – a top-tier international medical hub

Dr. Sami Viskin is a renowned cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses echocardiography to evaluate complex heart rhythm disorders and genetic cardiac syndromes.

• Co-authored 152 peer-reviewed articles on heart signaling and rhythm disorders
• Holds a Hirsch index of 41 measuring his high research impact
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center – ranked among the Top 10 global clinics
• Specializes in life-threatening conditions like Brugada Syndrome and Ventricular Fibrillation
• Experienced in interventional procedures including cardiac ablation and 3D mapping

Dr. Finkelshtein Arik completed 100 successful catheterizations using new technologies for heart valve replacement. He is a senior cardiologist at the Sourasky Medical Center in Israel.

• Specializes in structural heart diseases and used echocardiography to pioneer unique valve implantations
• Uses minimally invasive methods to treat coronary artery disease and aortic valve insufficiency
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Trained in cardiology at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in the USA
• Board-certified in internal medicine at the Tel Aviv Medical Center

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. Lipey-Diamant heads the Aortic Surgery Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He uses echocardiography to plan complex heart and arterial vessel procedures at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Specializes in aortic valve replacement and heart valve correction
• Completed clinical training at the Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris
• Trained in heart valve techniques across Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania
• Treats heart rhythm issues like arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation
• Graduated with honors from his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Beilinson Hospital