Medical tourism in Bologna 2026

Dr. Antonio Braun has performed over 12,000 gastrointestinal interventions at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric and digestive surgery. He completed a two-year training internship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Braun uses laparoscopic techniques to improve patient recovery and safety.

• Completed over 500 successful fundoplication procedures for GERD treatment.
• Member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery (SICOB).
• Performs Da Vinci robotic surgeries for gastric sleeve and gastrectomy.
• Works at JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital, a bariatric center of excellence.

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. Francesco Lolli is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He has performed over 3,000 spine surgeries, focusing on complex vertebral deformities. Dr. Lolli previously served as a spine specialist at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute. He treats congenital, neuromuscular, and degenerative conditions in children and adults.

• Corrects scoliosis and kyphosis using techniques like growing rods and VEPTR.
• Expert in vertebral resection methods, including Smith Petersen and pedicle subtraction osteotomies.
• Active member of AO Spine and speaker at the Global Spine Congress.
• Published 30+ papers in journals such as Spine and the European Spine Journal.