6 Best Atherosclerosis Treatment Clinics in Italy

San Donato Hospital holds a 97% success rate in cardiac surgeries and has performed over 20,000 coronary bypasses. This IRCCS-accredited center uses telepresence robots for constant doctor-patient communication. Diagnostics start with an ECG for around $40 and Doppler sonography for $120. A heart MRI typically costs $600. For surgical planning, a pre-operative cardiac evaluation is around $1,500, covering imaging and consultations. The clinic provides minimally invasive angioplasty with stenting and specialized vascular surgery for peripheral arterial blockages.

San Raffaele Hospital performs over 52,000 surgeries annually, with a dedicated cardiovascular surgery department specializing in atherosclerosis treatment. Dr. Roberto Chiesa, a renowned vascular surgeon, specializes in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and endovascular treatments, with extensive experience in vascular graft infections management. The hospital is JCI-accredited and operates advanced surgical suites for complex vascular procedures.

La Madonnina Clinic, part of Italy's largest medical group San Donato Network, offers specialized care for atherosclerosis in Milan. The premium-class facility provides multidisciplinary treatment with a focus on patient comfort.

Maria Cecilia Hospital is internationally renowned for advanced cardiac treatments, handling over 15% of Italy's cardiac surgeries with a multidisciplinary Heart Team. Dr. Fausto Castriota, a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, specializes in innovative techniques like TAVR with brain protection and has published extensively in cardiovascular interventions.

Clinic Villa Stuart is a FIFA-accredited sports medicine hospital in Rome. It is one of the world's leading clinics for athletes, handling orthopedics, physiotherapy, and neurosurgery. Over 60,000 procedures are performed here each year.

• FIFA named Villa Stuart a center of the highest professional level for footballer treatment in 2010.
• Around 4,000 orthopedic surgeries and 25,000 professional consultations take place annually.
• 30 years of cooperation with world-class sports stars for rehabilitation and treatment.
• 181 doctors across 27 departments covering 9 specialties, including urology and gynecology.

Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive treatment of valve diseases and aortic surgery, with expertise in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization. He holds leadership roles at GVM Care & Research and serves as Vice President of Aiop Puglia. Prof Speziale coordinates research on new approaches in cardiac surgery and has authored over 90 publications. He received the “Top Doctors Awards” in 2021.