Practicing since 2007Ichilov Medical CenterCardiology
Heart symptoms shouldn't wait weeks for a senior cardiologist.
Dr. Yehuda Levy — Senior Physician at the Ichilov Cardiac ICU & Catheterization Lab. Private consultations and second opinions in Russian, Hebrew, English, or Georgian — within 1–3 days.
- Experience
- 27 years inside Israel's leading cardiac centers (Ichilov, Sheba, IDF)
- Position
- Senior Physician at Ichilov ICU + Cath Lab since 2007
- Access
- Appointments in 1–3 days — at the private clinic next to Ichilov
Three reasons people come to Dr. Levy
Something's wrong with my heart and I don't want to wait.
Chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, blood pressure that won't settle. You don't get clarity in a 7-minute clinic visit. You get it from a senior cardiologist who reads your records, your scans, and your story personally.
I've been told I need heart surgery — and I want to be sure.
Bypass and lifelong medication are not the only paths. Before you commit, get an independent review from a Senior Ichilov Physician. Most second-opinion patients leave with a different plan.
My heart's fine — I want to keep it that way.
Fifty-plus, busy, asymptomatic. Most heart attacks are predictable months ahead — to a cardiologist who knows where to look.
A senior cardiologist who reads your scan himself.
Dr. Levy is a Senior Physician at the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Catheterization Laboratory at Ichilov — Israel's busiest tertiary medical center. He has spent 27 years on the inside of cardiac decisions: in the ICU, in the cath lab, in the field as an IDF combat medic.
He runs a private clinic next door, by design — so patients who don't want to wait, or who want a senior name on their case, can be seen in days, not months.
He treats people, not paperwork. Every patient gets the same treatment he'd want for his own family: he reads the original images himself, asks the questions other doctors didn't, and writes you a plan in plain language.
I don't treat a scan. I treat a person. The heart never works alone — kidneys, hormones, metabolism, lifestyle all touch it. My job is to find the root cause and a plan that gives you your life back.
Services
Cardiology Consultation & Diagnostics
- For
- Chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, blood pressure that won't normalize.
- Includes
- Medical history review, physical exam, personal review of your prior imaging (angiography discs, ECG, echo), diagnosis, and a written treatment plan.
- Result
- A clear answer and a plan you understand.
Second Opinion (Before Surgery)
- For
- Patients told they need bypass surgery or lifelong heavy medication.
- Includes
- Independent review of your medical history and angiographic images, risk re-assessment, alternatives (medication, stenting) — explained honestly.
- Result
- A yes-or-no on the recommended surgery, in writing.
Catheterization & Stenting (at Ichilov)
- For
- Patients who need invasive cardiac procedures.
- Includes
- Diagnostic angiography (the gold standard for coronary disease), angioplasty, and stenting — performed by Dr. Levy at Ichilov's cath lab.
- Result
- The procedure done by the same physician who diagnosed you.
Chronic Heart Conditions
- For
- Patients living with resistant hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, or ischemic heart disease.
- Includes
- Ongoing medication adjustment, monitoring, and senior-level oversight that keeps you out of the ER.
- Result
- A relationship, not a one-off visit.
Private practice in central Tel Aviv. Receipts that come back through your insurance.
Weizmann City (Weizmann Tower), central Tel Aviv, adjacent to Ichilov, near Kikar HaMedina. Underground parking.
Private clinic — pay on-site, receive a complete document pack for reimbursement.
Harel, Phoenix, Menora, Migdal, Ayalon (and others, per your policy)
HMO Supplementary (ShBaN): Clalit Mushlam, Meuhedet Adir/See, Leumit Zahav
We help you submit. Most patients are reimbursed for the full or near-full consultation.
What to expect
WhatsApp us. Tell us roughly what is going on and your preferred days.
Get an appointment within 1–3 days. We will confirm by WhatsApp.
Send your records ahead. Ichilov, Sheba, Maccabi, anything — we read them before you walk in.
Leave with a plan. Diagnosis, next steps, written instructions in your language.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a consultation cost?
Private cardiology consultations in central Tel Aviv vary by complexity. WhatsApp us for the current price — most patients are reimbursed in full or in part by their insurance.
Which insurance plans do you work with?
Private: Harel, Phoenix, Menora, Migdal, Ayalon. Supplementary HMO (ShBaN): Clalit Mushlam, Meuhedet Adir/See, Leumit Zahav. We provide all the paperwork your insurer needs.
How fast can I be seen?
Within 1–3 days for most consultations. Urgent cases — message us on WhatsApp and we will find a slot today or tomorrow.
Does Dr. Levy perform the procedures himself?
Yes. Dr. Levy personally performs diagnostic angiography, angioplasty, and stenting at Ichilov's catheterization lab. The decision on whether you need a procedure is made during the private consultation.
Do consultations happen inside Ichilov hospital?
No — at Dr. Levy's private clinic in Weizmann City, next door to Ichilov. It is faster, more private, and easier to schedule.
What languages do you work in?
Consultations are conducted in Russian, Hebrew, English, or Georgian — at native fluency in all four.
I've already been recommended for surgery. Can you give me a second opinion?
Yes — this is one of Dr. Levy's most-requested services. Bring your imaging and the surgical recommendation. He reviews everything personally.
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