David Mishaali

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali

MD | Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Department:

Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center

Languages:

Hebrew, English

Professional Summary

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali is a leading pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon and Director of the Department of Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in the surgical treatment of congenital heart defects in infants and children, including complex and rare cardiac anomalies.

Dr. Mishali is internationally trained and recognized for combining advanced surgical expertise with innovative approaches aimed at improving outcomes and reducing surgical trauma in pediatric patients.

Areas of Expertise

Surgical treatment of congenital heart defects in children

Pediatric cardiothoracic surgery

Complex cardiac reconstruction in neonates and infants

Minimally invasive approaches in congenital heart surgery

Cardiopulmonary bypass procedures

Management of rare and complex cardiac anomalies

Education & International Training

MD, Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel

Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Israel

Clinical Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, USA

Clinical Fellowship in Congenital Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA

Clinical & Scientific Experience

Dr. Mishali has extensive experience in performing complex pediatric cardiac surgeries, including high-risk cases requiring advanced reconstructive techniques.

He has developed and implemented a minimally invasive surgical approach for the treatment of certain congenital heart defects, aimed at reducing surgical impact and improving cosmetic outcomes. This technique reflects his focus on innovation and patient-centered care.

Academic & Professional Roles

Director, Pediatric & Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Sheba Medical Center

Senior Lecturer, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in cardiac surgery

Selected Publications

Point-of-care testing in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Accessory mitral valve tissue: case report and literature review

Additional publications in pediatric cardiac surgery and perioperative care

Board Certification

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Why Patients Choose Dr. Mishali

Expertise in complex congenital heart surgery in children

International training at leading global cardiac centers

Experience in advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques

Leadership role in a Top-10 globally ranked hospital

Focus on both clinical outcomes and quality of life for pediatric patients