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 leads the Echocardiography Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in early detection of heart disease through advanced cardiac check-ups.

• Heads the Cardio-Rehabilitation Department at Ichilov Hospital
• Specializes in echocardiography – uses heart ultrasound for precise health assessments
• Completed heart disease training at Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Directs the specialized Women's Health Clinic for cardiac care
• Teaches cardiology at the university level to train new medical specialists

Dr. Sami Viskin is a renowned cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He co-authored 152 peer-reviewed articles on complex heart conditions and rhythm disorders.

• Specializes in genetic cardiac syndromes during heart check up screenings
• Holds a Hirsch index of 41 for significant research productivity
• Performs coronary stenting and angioplasty to clear arterial blockages
• Treats life-threatening rhythms like Ventricular Fibrillation and Long QT Syndrome
• Works at a hospital ranked among the Top 10 by Newsweek

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.

Professor Livia Kapusta specializes in pediatric cardiology at Sourasky Medical Center. She focuses on identifying heart issues in newborns and children during cardiac screenings.

• Uses intravascular ultrasound to see inside blood vessels with sound waves
• Specialized in pediatric cardiology at Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Monitors for signs of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension in children
• Member of the medical faculty at Tel-Aviv University
• Identifies complex congenital heart issues like Tetralogy of Fallot

Professor Gideon Uretzky is a leading cardiac surgeon at Ichilov Hospital. He oversees complex heart check-up cases through his expertise in cardiac rehabilitation.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University – one of Israel’s top medical schools
• Leads the cardiac surgery department at Sourasky Medical Center
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation for assessing long-term heart health
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for heart repair
• Recognized as a leading expert in Israeli cardiac medicine

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.