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Dr. Alain Serraf

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Ramat Gan, Israel

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 

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Dr. Alain Serraf is a specialized Pediatric Cardiologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • MD from the Medical School Paris XII

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Alain Serraf?

  • One of the leading experts in congenital heart diseases, Dr Alain Serraf has 35 years of experience in his field. His areas of key competencies include pediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and catheterization.
  • Owing to his vast experience and skills, Dr Serraf has been appointed as the Chairman of The Edmond J. Safra International Congenital Heart Center.
  • A research enthusiast, he has several publications in respected journals. Some of his works include:
    1. Henaine R, Vergnat M, Bacha EA, Baudet B, Lambert V, Belli E, Serraf A. Effects of lack of pulsatility on pulmonary endothelial function in the Fontan circulation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Sep;146(3):522-9.
    2. Baruteau AE, Serraf A, et al. Potts shunt in children with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension: long-term results. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Sep;94(3):817-24.
    3. Pollak U, Abarbanel I, Salem Y, Serraf AE, Mishaly D. Dominant Ventricular Morphology and Early Postoperative Course After the Fontan Procedure. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2022 May;13(3):346-352.
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Dr. Uriel Katz

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Ramat Gan, Israel

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 

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Dr. Uriel Katz is a specialized Pediatric Cardiologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • MD, Hadassah School of Medicine, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem
  • Residency in Pediatrics, Schneider Medical Center, Petah Tikva
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, Long Island Jewish Hospital, New York, United States
  • MSc in Health Systems Management, Bar Ilan University

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

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Dr. Livia Kapusta

Pediatric Cardiologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 

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Dr. Livia Kapusta is a specialized Pediatric Cardiologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Livia Kapusta is part of:

  • Dutch Association of Pediatrics
  • Dutch Association of Pediatric Cardiology
  • Association for European Pediatric Cardiology (AEPC)
  • Member of the (European) imaging society of the AEPC
  • Dutch Association for Cardiology (NVVC)
  • Netherlands Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (NVT)
  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Israel Heart Society
  • Israel Pediatric Heart Society
  • Israel Pediatric Association

Qualifications :

  • Sackler School of Medicine, Tel- Aviv University, Israel (MD Degree)
  • PhD Degree, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
  • Dutch Certificate of Radiation Protection for medical specialist
  • Dutch Certificate of Basic Ultrasonography (a certified technician of Ultrasonography)
  • Dutch certificate for animal research
  • Dutch certificate of "Good Clinical Practice (GCP)" for medical specialists
  • Resident in the Department of Pediatrics, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre (RUNMC) and Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
  • Resident in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, the Netherlands

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Livia Kapusta?

  • With more than 25 years of experience under her belt, Dr Livia Kapusta is a leading pediatric cardiologist. She can provide treatments for conditions like PDA, congenital heart diseases, heart failure, and endocarditis. Dr Kapusta has proficiency in performing procedures like pacemakers implantation, PDA closure, balloon atrial septostomy, and intravascular ultrasound.
  • She serves as a member of the Scientific Council of the Dutch Heart Foundation. Over the course of her career, Dr Kapusta has published many articles such as:
    1. Geerdink LM, Kapusta L. Dealing with Ebstein's anomaly. Cardiol Young. 2014 Apr;24(2):191-200.
    2. Kapusta L, de Korte CL. Fetal post systolic shortening assessment by myocardial deformation imaging: a sign of cardiac dysfunction? Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014 Sep;7(5):759-61.
    3. Armoni-Domany K, Kapusta L, Sivan Y, Gut G, Rotstein A, Shiran SI. Is This Heart Normal? Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2016 Dec 15;194(12):1546-1547.
  • Owing to her impressive skills and expertise, she is a nominated member of many leading organizations such as the Association for European Pediatric Cardiology (AEPC), American Heart Association (AHA), Netherlands Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (NVT), Israel Heart Society, Israel Pediatric Heart Society and the Israel Pediatric Association.
  • She was a Fellow in Pediatrics at the University Hospital Nymegen in the Netherlands.
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