Online Consultation For Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) Doctors in Tel Hashomer

Dr. Amit Seghev is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amit Seghev is part of:

• European Society of Cardiology
• American College of Cardiology
• French Society of Cardiology

Certifications :

• Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, University of Toronto, Canada
• Board Certification, Internal Medicine and Cardiology
• Board Certification, Interventional Cardiology

Qualifications :

• MD, Technion School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
• Residency in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Meir Hospital, Israel

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Amit Segev?

• Dr Amit Segev has more than 25 years of experience as an interventional cardiologist. Over the years, he has treated several patients suffering from a range of illnesses including heart valve diseases, acute pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary hypertension. He can perform transcatheter aortic valve implantation, coronary assessment, catheterization, coronary intervention, carotid interventions, and structural heart interventions.
• An acclaimed interventional cardiologist, Dr Amit Segev has published more than 160 peer-reviewed research articles in reputed scientific journals. Some of his publications include:
  1. Orvin K, Zekry SB, Morelli O, Barabash IM, Segev A, Danenberg H, Assali A, Guetta V, Assa HV, Zeniou V, Lotan C, Sagie A, Gilon D, Feinberg MS, Shapira Y, Kornowski R. Long-Term Functional and Structural Durability of Bioprosthetic Valves Placed in the Aortic Valve Position via Percutaneous Rout in Israel. Am J Cardiol. 2019 Dec 1;124(11):1748-1756.
  2. Elian D, Guetta V, Alcalai R, Lotan C, Segev A. Early mobilization after diagnostic cardiac catheterization with the use of a hemostatic bandage containing thrombin. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2006 Apr-Jun;7(2):61-3.
  3. Segev A, Elian D, Marai I, Matetzky S, Agranat O, Har-Zahav Y, Guetta V. Thrombus aspiration during primary percutaneous coronary intervention in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2008 Jul-Sep;9(3):140-3.
• Dr Amit Segev is a member of many leading cardiac organizations such as the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology.
• Dr Segev completed his Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at the University of Toronto in Canada. He has given over 82 lectures at several international cardiology conferences such as ESC, TCT, AHA, EuroPCR and ICI.

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.

Dr. Ehud Raanani is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Qualifications :

• Technion Medical School, Haifa, Israel
• Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
• University of Toronto, Department of Surgery Clinical Fellowship
• Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, post graduate course
• S. Orsola- Malpighi Hospital, Italy, postgraduate course: Surgery of the Thoracic Aorta
• Master of valve repair program, Bad-Neustadt, Germany

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Ehud Raanani

• He is a well-known cardiac surgeon with proficiency in performing surgeries for aneurysms and heart valve repair. His areas of expertise include open heart surgery, mitral reconstruction, surgery for congenital cardiac malformation, adult heart surgery and arterial revascularization.
• In addition to numerous chapters in books, Dr. Ehud has also 150 peer-reviewed national and international research articles to his credit. Some of his publications include:
  1. Sündermann SH, Czesla M, Kempfert J, Walther T, Nataf P, Raanani E, Jacobs S, Alfieri O, Maisano F, Falk V. Results of mitral valve repair with an adjustable annuloplasty ring 2 years after implantation. Heart Vessels. 2017 Jul;32(7):843-849.
  2. Shalabi A, Spiegelstein D, Sternik L, Feinberg MS, Kogan A, Levin S, Orlov B, Nachum E, Lipey A, Raanani E. Sutureless Versus Stented Valve in Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Small Annulus. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jul;102(1):118-22.
• Dr. Ehud is a member of several prestigious associations such as the Society for Heart Valve Disease, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, and the Israeli Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery where he served as the Chairman between 2005-2008.
• Dr. Raanani completed his education at the Sackler School of Medicine. Tel-Aviv University in Israel. He then finished a Clinical Fellowship at the Department of Surgery, University of Toronto. He has also completed a postgraduate course on the Surgery for the Thoracic Aorta at S.Orsola-Malphigi Hospital in Italy. Additionally, he also participated in the 5th International Advanced Valve Repair Program held in Brussels, Belgium.

Dr. Michael Arad is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Certifications :

• Advanced Training in Genetics of Heart Disease and Heart Failure, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

Qualifications :

• MD, Hadassah School of Medicine. the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
• Internship in Internal Medicine, Rabin Medical Center, Israel
• Residency in Cardiology, Sheba Medical Center

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

Dr. Jacob Lavee is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 27 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Certifications :

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

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel