Ruesch Clinic features Prof. Stefano Spiezia, a founder member of EUROMIT and Principal Investigator of the first in-human trial for benign thyroid nodules, specializing in minimally invasive neck procedures. Neck lift treatments typically run around $6,000–$6,700. Prof. Spiezia coordinates Training Schools in endocrine ultrasound and serves as General Secretary of the Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.
Ruesch Clinic is a private clinic with over 100 years of history overlooking the Gulf of Naples. It specializes in gynecology, infertility, robotic surgery, and maternity care. The clinic uses the Da Vinci Xi system for minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Stefano Spiezia is the Principal Investigator for the first in-human trial treating benign thyroid nodules. He works as an endocrinologist at Ruesch Clinic in Naples. Dr. Spiezia is also the Head of the Endocrine Surgery Operative Unit at Ospedale del Mare. He is a qualified robotic surgeon and a founder member of EUROMIT.
Ruesch Clinic is a private clinic with over 100 years of history overlooking the Gulf of Naples. It specializes in gynecology, infertility, robotic surgery, and maternity care. The clinic uses the Da Vinci Xi system for minimally invasive procedures.
A minimally invasive procedure to tighten saggy skin and reduce wrinkles for a youthful appearance.
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