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BIOGRAPHY

Qualification and Experience 

Dr Jacob Lavee is a cardiac surgeon with 27 years of experience working at the Sheba Medical Centre, Tel Hashomer, Israel. He is also the Director, Heart Transplantation Unit at the same hospital. Dr Jacob Lavee received his M.D. magna cum laude degree from the Sackler School of Medicine, Israel, in 1977 and was subsequently trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the Sheba Medical Centre. He specialises in conditions such as open-heart operation, heart failure, heart transplantation and cardiac surgery. He is fluent in Hebrew in English and is the Associate Professor of Surgery, the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr Jacob Lavee is President of the Israel Society of Transplantation and also founded the Heart Transplantation Unit at the Sheba Medical Centre, which since has become Israel’s largest unit of its kind. In 1997 Prof. Lavee implanted the first left Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) in Israel (HeartMate, Thoratec) and since then has become a national authority in the management of such cardiac patients.  Dr Lavee has numerous publications in his name on topics such as management of bleeding problems in patients undergoing open-heart operations and heads a research on a novel technique to prolong preservation of donor hearts for transplantation, utilizing antifreeze proteins derived from the blood of arctic fish. 

Qualification

  • M.D. - Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • Trained in cardiothoracic surgery - Sheba Medical Center

Past Experiences

  • Associate Professor of Surgery, the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • President of the Israel Society of Transplantation
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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • Fellowship Clinical Heart and Lung Transplantation - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (2)

  • The impact of gender mismatching on early and late outcomes following heart transplantation.
  • Age limitation for organ transplantation: the Israeli example.

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PROCEDURES

  • CABG - Redo
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Heart Port Surgery
  • Heart Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many years of experience does Dr. Jacob Lavee have being a cardiac surgeon in Israel?

Dr Jacob Lavee has over 27 years of experience in the field of cardiac surgery.

What are the primary treatments and surgeries does Dr. Jacob Lavee as a cardiac surgeon?

Dr Jacob Lavee s primary procedures are open-heart operation, heart failure, heart transplantation and cardiac surgery.

Does Dr. Jacob Lavee provide Online Consultation?

Yes

What associations is Dr. Jacob Lavee part of?

Dr. Jacob Lavee is a part of the following reputed socities-

Israel Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Israel Society of Transplantation

When do you need to see a cardiac surgeon such as Dr. Jacob Lavee?

You or a loved one might need cardiac surgery for a variety of reasons: Some people have injuries or accidents that damage the chest area. Some have a growth or disease such as cancer. Others are born with conditions that require surgery to improve how their body works or quality of life. All major ailments of the heart are cured by cardiac surgeons such as Dr Jacob Laureen.

How to connect with Dr. Jacob Lavee for Online Consultation through MediGence?

He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with medigence and writing down your enquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.

What area of specialization does Dr. Jacob Lavee have?
Dr. Jacob Lavee is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Does Dr. Jacob Lavee offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Jacob Lavee have?
Dr. Jacob Lavee is one of the most sought after specialists in Israel and has over 27 Years years of experience.