Dr. Michael Peer (Papiashvili), MD

Top Thoracic Surgeon in Israel

Position: Director of Thoracic Surgery Department

Hospital: Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center  – Ichilov (המרכז הרפואי תל אביב – איכילוב), Tel Aviv, Israel

Dr.Michael Peer has extensive experience over 28 years in Israel and performed tens of thousands of successful thoracic procedures.

Surgeon Michael Peer Papiashvili is included in Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors

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• Lung Surgery:
  • Lobectomy via minimally invasive approach (thoracoscopy)
  • Complete lung resection via open approach (thoracotomy)
  • Lung cancer resections (all types)
  • Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema
• Mediastinal Surgery:
  • Robotic mediastinal tumor resections
  • Mediastinoscopy
  • Thymus surgery
• Esophageal Surgery:
  • Esophagectomy (robotic and open approaches)
  • Minimally invasive esophageal procedures
• Chest Wall Surgery:
  • Correction of congenital chest wall deformities (Pectus Excavatum & Pectus Carinatum)
  • Chest wall tumor resections
  • Chest wall reconstruction
  • Titanium rib implantation
• Special Procedures:
  • Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • Pediatric thoracic surgery
  • Trauma-related thoracic procedures
  • Pleural procedures and management

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Education

• MD, Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia, 1995 (graduated with honors)
• Residency: Thoracic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Israel (1999-2007)
• Multiple international fellowships in advanced thoracic surgical techniques

Professional Experience of Dr. Papiashvili

• 2019-Present: Head of Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Founded and established the thoracic surgery department in 2019
  • Leading one of Israel’s premier thoracic surgery units
  • Lecturer at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
  • Recipient of Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Tel Aviv University
• 2012-2019: Head of Department of Thoracic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
  • Led comprehensive thoracic surgical services
  • Developed minimally invasive surgical programs
  • Conducted comparative research studies on surgical approaches
• 2010-2012: Head of Thoracic Surgery Unit, Wolfson Medical Center
  • Established thoracic surgery services within cardiothoracic department
  • Implemented advanced surgical techniques
• 2008-2010: Senior Surgeon, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
  • Gained extensive experience in complex thoracic procedures

Clinical Training & Fellowships

• 2017: Fellowship in Tuberculosis Surgery, Italy
• 2016: Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Emphysema Surgery, Rome, Italy
• 2013: Fellowship in Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Charité Hospital, Berlin, Germany
• 2012: Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA
• 2008: Fellowship in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA

Research & Academic Activities

• Author of over 20 scientific publications in prestigious medical journals
• Lead investigator in comparative studies of different surgical approaches in thoracic surgery
• Regular speaker at national and international medical conferences
• Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
• Organizer of scientific conferences on lung surgery
• Research focus: Development of new surgical techniques, comparative surgical outcomes
• Multiple additional publications in peer-reviewed journals on thoracic surgical techniques and outcomes

Professional Memberships

• Israeli Society of Thoracic Surgery (החברה הישראלית לכירורגית חזה כללית)
• Israeli Society for Endoscopic Surgery (החברה הישראלית לכירורגיה אנדוסקופית)
• European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS)

Patient highlights and recognition about Dr. Michael Peer

• Over 25 years of experience in thoracic surgery
• Performed tens of thousands of successful thoracic procedures
• Excellent patient satisfaction ratings and testimonials
• Extensive experience in complex and high-risk cases
• Pioneer in implementing robotic and minimally invasive techniques in Israel
• Listed among Forbes Israel’s Top Thoracic Surgeons 
• Recognized as one of Israel’s leading thoracic surgeons

Languages

• Hebrew: Professional proficiency
• English: Professional proficiency
• Georgian: Native
• Russian: Professional proficiency (likely)