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Finkelshtein Arik

Cardiologist

40 years of experience

Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is an experienced interventional cardiologist. He specializes in complex heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He is known for his research on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Dr. Arik has also introduced advanced technology in aortic valve replacement.

He has performed over 100 successful catheterizations using new aortic valve replacement methods. These techniques provide minimally invasive options instead of open-heart surgery and improve patient recovery. Dr. Arik is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Heart Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

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4.4147 reviews

Dr. Arik is recognized for his life-saving cardiac interventions and dedication to improving patient care. His work has positively impacted many patients.

Awards

  • Successfully performed a unique implantation of a prosthetic valve originally designed for pediatric use in an elderly patient using a minimally invasive surgical approach.
  • Marked 100 successful catheterizations using new technology for aortic valve replacement as an alternative to open-heart surgery, significantly improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Membership

  • The Israel Medical Association
  • The Israel Heart Society
  • European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)

Education

  • M.D. from The Ben Gurion University School of Medicine, Israel (1978-1984)
  • Elective Studies in Cardiology at The Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA (1983)
  • Rotating Internship at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel (1984-1985)
  • Residency in the Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel (1991)
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Evgeny
Feb 27, 2025
Male Check-up

The medical trip didn't go well. I didn't get what I expected or wanted at all. It was a waste of a trip.

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Anonymous
Apr 27, 2025
Chemotherapy

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Anonymous
Apr 3, 2025
Consultation with an oncologist

Thank you Bookimed for quick and efficient help, fast feedback and detailed information. This is the second time I have contacted Bookimed. Recommended.

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Krzysztof
Feb 27, 2025
Pancreatic cancer

I liked the clear communication and professional zoom meeting organization. Staff responded quickly to all my questions. Doctor was very knowledgeable and compassionate. I like the fact that Doctor an... Read more

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Anonymous
Dec 19, 2024
Breast cancer

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Stanislav
Jan 31, 2024
Stomach cancer

We received a detailed consultation with Dr. Pelles Sharon and her assistant Denis. They explained everything, gave me a treatment plan, and the doctor was very attentive to details. We are very grate... Read more

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Вячеслав
Feb 2, 2023
Male Check-up

Service at the highest level. The doctor took exactly at the appointed time and spent about an hour. The problem was studied comprehensively and, as a result, logical recommendations were received and... Read more

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Anonymous
May 8, 2019
HIV

Good day! During this treatment, I was only twice in this medical center, both times in the laboratory for blood donation, I waited 1 hour for the first time, 30 minutes for the second time, despite t... Read more

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Людмила
Oct 31, 2022
Sarcoma

The staff is great. At the moment, we are waiting for the results of the tests, since the wrong diagnosis was made in Ukraine. In Ukraine, sarcoma was treated for 7 months and it is gone. We are not s... Read more

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Аида
Feb 4, 2020
Consultation with an ophthalmologist

My assessment of the clinic was only because I did not stay there, only about 20 minutes for an OSTA examination. I was expecting a full examination because I was invited to the Ichilov-Surasky clinic... Read more

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