The Israel Heart Society recently awarded the prestigious Michel Mirowski Excellence in Cardiology Award for 2021 to Prof. Moti Haim, director of the Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Unit at the Cardiology Institute at Soroka University Medical Center of the Clalit Group.
This prestigious award, named for Dr. Michel Mirowski, who developed the first implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, is awarded to physicians in the field of cardiology. Prof. Haim received the award for his significant contribution to the advancement of research in the field of cardiology and his noteworthy academic achievements. He treats patients with various heart problems, in particular arrhythmias, and those who need pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
The Cardiology Institute at Soroka is a leader in Israel in both medical treatment and research, and the fact that Prof. Haim was granted this award attests to his strong commitment to patients and advancing the world of medicine.
Prof. Moti Haim, Director of the Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Unit at Soroka's Cardiology Institute: "I am thrilled to receive the award. In my work and according to my vision, it is important to continue to promote the profession in the field of excellent clinical practice and the education of residents and doctors from other fields as well as to increase quality research activity. It is a great honor to engage in something so important and be appreciated for it."
Prof. Doron Zager, Director of the Cardiology Institute at Soroka: "I am proud of the doctors and the staff of the Cardiology Institute for their great efforts in promoting the field of heart health in treatment and research. Prof. Haim provides exceptional medical care and significantly promotes research important for increasing knowledge and advancing treatment in our field. His articles in prestigious journals people bring him great respect and he deserves appreciation for his excellent work and dedication."
