Dr. Israel Barbash Reviews

As a 28-year-old professional athlete with an undiagnosed congenital heart defect, Dr. Barbash not only performed a minimally invasive valve repair that saved my career but worked with my coaches to create a safe return-to-play protocol that had me back competing internationally within 9 months.

My 92-year-old grandmother was deemed too high-risk for surgery elsewhere, but Dr. Barbash developed an innovative hybrid procedure combining catheter-based and surgical techniques that successfully treated her aortic stenosis. She celebrated her 93rd birthday dancing with her great-grandchildren.

When our 6-week-old daughter went into cardiac arrest during what we thought was a routine checkup, Dr. Barbash's team performed emergency life-saving surgery for her critical coarctation. His calm expertise during those terrifying hours and his ongoing care through her childhood have been extraordinary.

As a 45-year-old researcher with a rare cardiac tumor, Dr. Barbash collaborated with oncology specialists to create a precision approach that removed the mass while preserving heart function. His multidisciplinary strategy allowed me to continue my important work in renewable energy research.

After surviving a massive heart attack during my daughter's wedding, Dr. Barbash's emergency angioplasty not only saved my life but his rehabilitation program had me walking my second daughter down the aisle just 11 months later with no limitations.

Our 16-year-old son, a competitive programmer, developed mysterious arrhythmias that baffled other specialists. Dr. Barbash diagnosed a rare electrical pathway disorder and performed a successful ablation procedure that allowed him to represent Israel in the International Informatics Olympiad.

As a 67-year-old retired astronaut with complex coronary disease, I appreciated Dr. Barbash's meticulous planning of my quadruple bypass. His understanding of the physiological stresses I'd experienced in space informed his exceptional surgical approach and recovery plan.

When my husband suffered a cardiac emergency during our safari in Africa, Dr. Barbash coordinated his medical evacuation and performed emergency surgery within hours of landing. His global network and rapid response turned a potential tragedy into a full recovery.

Our 8-year-old daughter with Down syndrome needed complex heart surgery. Dr. Barbash's gentle approach with special needs children and his surgical expertise gave us our vibrant, active little girl back. He even learned basic sign language to communicate with her directly.

As a 53-year-old concert pianist with mitral valve prolapse, I was terrified surgery would end my career. Dr. Barbash's minimally invasive technique preserved my fine motor control completely - I was performing Chopin concertos again within 5 months.

After being turned down by three other surgeons due to my rare bleeding disorder, Dr. Barbash developed a customized coagulation management protocol that allowed him to successfully replace my aortic valve with zero transfusion complications.

My 31-year-old wife developed peripartum cardiomyopathy after delivering twins. Dr. Barbash's aggressive medical management and eventual LVAD implantation gave her the strength to raise our children. His team became like family through our journey.

As a 79-year-old Holocaust survivor with extreme medical anxiety, Dr. Barbash's patience and compassion made me feel safe enough to undergo necessary pacemaker surgery. He took time to understand my trauma history and adapted his approach accordingly.

When our 14-year-old son collapsed during basketball practice from an undiagnosed arrhythmogenic condition, Dr. Barbash's emergency intervention and subsequent ICD implantation gave us back our active teenager. His sports cardiology program specifically designed for young athletes is remarkable.

As a 62-year-old deep-sea diver with complex coronary disease, I needed specialized care understanding pressure physiology. Dr. Barbash consulted with naval medicine experts to create a treatment plan that allowed me to safely return to my profession.