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Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter

internal medicine and cardiology
internal medicine and cardiology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%45 years9.8/10$$$184No

Overview

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

About the doctor

Introducing Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter, an experienced and highly regarded cardiologist specializing in internal medicine. With an impressive 44 years of experience, Prof. Dr. Shechter has established himself as an expert in the field, earning numerous accolades and recognition for his contributions to research and patient care. Prof. Dr. Shechter's career highlights include serving as Chief Cardiologist of the Magen David Adom Organization and Director of the endothelial function service at the SHEBA Medical Center in Ramat Gan. He currently holds the position of Senior Cardiologist and Director of the Department of Cardiology and Hypertension at the same medical center. Additionally, he is a Professor of Cardiology at Tel Aviv University. What sets Prof. Dr. Shechter apart is not only his extensive experience but also his commitment to advancing the field of cardiology. He has specialized training in cardiac lipidology, cardiac rehabilitation, platelet function, and endothelial function assessment. His research focuses on understanding the role of magnesium in human physiology, and he has been honored for his excellence in this area. With 183 scientific publications to his name, including groundbreaking studies on cardiovascular risk assessment and the effect of magnesium on patient survival, Prof. Dr. Shechter is at the forefront of cardiovascular research and treatment. His expertise and dedication make him a highly respected and sought-after cardiologist in his field. In summary, Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter is an accomplished cardiologist with an impressive career spanning over four decades. His extensive experience, specialized training, and groundbreaking research make him a trusted expert in cardiology. Patients can be confident in his ability to provide the highest standard of care and innovative treatment options.

Skills & Expertise

magnesium
heart
infarction
myocardial infarction
artery
acute coronary syndrome
coronary syndrome
coronary artery
diabetes
heart failure
cardiology
platelet
brachial artery
thrombosis
cardiovascular events
fibrillation
clopidogrel
alirocumab
oral magnesium therapy
stsegment elevation
chest pain
platelet function
diabetes mellitus
thrombolytic therapy
plateletdependent thrombosis
thrombosis coronary artery
statin
aspirin
atrial
stelevation myocardial infarction
transplantation
ventricular
angina pectoris
blood glucose
endothelial dysfunction
hypertension
atherosclerosis
heart transplantation
atrial fibrillation
cardiac rehabilitation
myocardial reperfusion
echocardiography
ventricular fibrillation
cardiomyopathy
endothelial progenitor
allograft vasculopathy
cardiovascular prevention
flowmediated vasodilation
laron syndrome
pulsation therapy

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1979 Studied human medicine at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine in Tel Aviv
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Residency in internal medicine and cardiology at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • Obtaining specialization in internal medicine
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of cardiology
  • 1995-1998 Research Fellow and Research Scientist from the “Save A Heart” Foundation in the prevention and rehabilitation cardiac center at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Subspecialty training in cardiac lipidology, cardiac rehabilitation, platelet function, and endothelial function assessment
Experience
  • 1990 Chief Cardiologist of the Magen David Adom Organization
  • 1999 Director of the endothelial function service at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 2001 Senior Cardiologist and Director of the Department of cardiology and hypertension at the SHEBA Medical Center Ramat Gan
  • 2019 Professor of cardiology at the Tel Aviv University
Awards & Memberships
  • 2003 Annual Award of the American College of Nutrition in recognition of excellence in magnesium research and his contribution to understanding the role of magnesium in human physiology
  • 2010 Annual Meltzer Prize from the Israel Heart Society and the Friends of The Israel Heart Society for his contribution to endothelial function research in Israel
  • 2013-2017 Chairman of the working group on cardiovascular pharmacotherapy from the Israel Heart Society
  • 2016 Nucleus Member of the working group on atherosclerosis and vascular biology at the European Society of Cardiology
  • Honorary life membership from the German Magnesium Society
  • Secretary of the American College of Cardiology
  • Chairman of the working group of epidemiology and cardiovascular prevention from the Israel Heart Society
  • Board Member of the Israel Medical Association
  • Member of the Society for Research, Prevention, and Treatment of Atherosclerosis
  • Member of the Israel Heart Society
  • Member of the American College of Cardiology
  • Member of the American College of Angiology
  • Member of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Member of the American Heart Association
  • Member of the American College of Nutrition

Languages

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English
Hebrew flag
Hebrew

Publications

Serum Magnesium Is Associated with Long-Term Survival of Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients.

9 October, 2023

Serum Magnesium Is Associated with Long-Term Survival of Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients

October, 2023

Semaglutide in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity.

21 September, 2023

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter?

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

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter has been practicing for more than 45 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in magnesium, heart, infarction, myocardial infarction, artery.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. Michael Shechter doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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