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Dr. Rafael Kuperstein
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Dr. Rafael Kuperstein

internal medicine and cardiology
internal medicine and cardiology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%41 years9.8/10$$$111No

Overview

Country, City
Israel, Ramat Gan
Health facility
SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
Medical unit
Department of interventional cardiology

About the doctor

Dr. Rafael Kuperstein is a highly experienced doctor with over 40 years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practice. He obtained his medical degree from the Federal University of Parana and went on to specialize in internal medicine and cardiology. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise through various fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and the Mount Sinai faculty of medicine in Toronto. One of the most exciting aspects of Dr. Kuperstein's career is his involvement in interventional cardiology. He has served as a staff cardiologist in this department at the SHEBA Medical Center in Ramat Gan. Additionally, he is the director of the cardiac disease in pregnancy service at the same medical center. This highlights his dedication to providing specialized and essential patient care in unique situations. Dr. Kuperstein's achievements extend beyond his clinical practice. He is a member of the European Heart Society and has been recognized as one of the best doctors in Israel on the Forbes list. Furthermore, he has contributed to the medical field through his 111 scientific publications. These publications cover various topics, including the management of valvular heart disease and the impact of diabetes on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This demonstrates Dr. Kuperstein's commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Overall, Dr. Rafael Kuperstein is a highly skilled and accomplished doctor who has dedicated his career to providing excellent internal medicine and cardiology care. His extensive experience, specialized expertise, and contributions to the medical field make him a highly respected and sought-after medical professional.

Skills & Expertise

aortic
valve
heart
stenosis
cardiomyopathy
echocardiography
regurgitation
aortic stenosis
cardiology
aortic valve
heart failure
myocarditis
mitral valve
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
resynchronization
mitral regurgitation
internal medicine
cardiac resynchronization therapy
valve replacement
interventional cardiology
valve repair
tricuspid valve
replacement
ventricular function
ejection fraction
ventricular mass
valve regurgitation
left ventricular mass
infarction
atrial fibrillation
left ventricle
marfan syndrome
diabetes
diastolic function
fibrillation
ventricle
glucose
endocarditis
tricuspid regurgitation
atrium
myocardial infarction
valvuloplasty
mitral valvuloplasty
cardiomyocytes
valve implantation
balloon mitral valvuloplasty
ventricular pacing
pluripotent stem cells
glucose insulin metabolism
dobutamine stress

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1978-1983 Studied human medicine at the Federal University of Parana
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1984-1986 Residency in internal medicine at the Federal University of Parana
  • Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • 1989-1990 Fellow in cardiology at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford
  • 1990-1994 Fellow in cardiology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 1994-1997 Fellow in cardiology at the Mount Sinai faculty of medicine in Toronto
  • 1996 Fellow from the Israel Heart Society Israel
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of cardiology
  • 1997-2000 Fellowship in echocardiography at the Toronto General Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital of the University of Toronto
  • 2000 Obtaining further specialization in adult echocardiography from the American Society of Echocardiography
Experience
  • 1987-1989 Internist at the Military Police Hospital in Parana
  • 1996-1997 Staff Cardiologist of the Department of interventional cardiology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 2000 Staff Cardiologist of the Department of interventional cardiology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • Director of the cardiac disease in pregnancy service, Department of interventional cardiology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
Awards & Memberships
  • 1996 Member of the European Heart Society Europe
  • 2009-2012 Board Member of the Israeli working group in echocardiography
  • 2020 Forbes list of best doctors in Israel

Languages

English flag
English
Hebrew flag
Hebrew

Publications

Significance of Anteroseptal Late Gadolinium Enhancement Among Patients With Acute Myocarditis.

15 July, 2023

Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair in patients with acute decompensated heart failure due to severe mitral regurgitation.

22 June, 2023

Curcumin-QingDai Combination for Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

9 June, 2023

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. Rafael Kuperstein?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine and cardiology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. Rafael Kuperstein has been practicing for more than 41 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

Dr. Rafael Kuperstein is rated as 9.80 by AiroMedical.

What topics does Dr. Rafael Kuperstein expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in aortic, valve, heart, stenosis, cardiomyopathy.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Dr. Rafael Kuperstein doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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