Medical tourism in Bologna 2026

Dr. Tommaso Lupattelli has performed over 3,000 embolization procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He is a specialist in urological surgery, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery. Dr. Lupattelli was named the European Community Physician of the Year. He earned this award for advancing mini-invasive embolization techniques.

• Trained for two years in top-tier university hospitals in London.
• Author of over 200 scientific publications on endovascular treatments.
• Specializes in embolization for varicocele and uterine fibroids.
• Former professor of radiology and interventional radiology in Perugia.

Dr. Raul Zini is an orthopedic surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He has performed about 15,000 operations throughout his career. Dr. Zini is a specialist in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroscopy. Many professional international athletes seek his expertise for sports-related injuries.

• Completed over 1,200 hip arthroscopies between 2009 and 2015.
• Former President of the Italian Association of Arthroscopy.
• Two-time winner of the Bellando-Randone Prize for best orthopedic monograph.
• Author of over 100 scientific publications and 200 reports on joint surgery.

Dr. Ignazio Borghesi heads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He has performed over 4,500 complex cranial and spinal procedures. His team completes approximately 1,000 surgeries every year. Dr. Borghesi uses 4K 3D digital imaging for enhanced surgical precision. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques for brain and spinal conditions.

• Treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia and cranial nerve disorders.
• Specialize in complex spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures.
• Trained at the Brain Institute in Florida and Schulthess Klinik in Zurich.
• Works at JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital, a major Italian cardiac and neurosurgery hub.

Dr. Fabio Meneghini specializes in ultrasonic rhinoplasty at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He uses ultrasound instruments to sculpt nasal bones without rasps or chisels. This technique reduces bleeding, swelling, and bruising for his patients. Dr. Meneghini acts as Co-Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Unit.

• Expert in reconstructive and functional rhinoplasty using conservative surgical methods.
• Member of the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
• Serves as a lecturer at the University of Padua.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy.