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.
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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.
San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
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.
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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.
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.
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.
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.
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.
Ospedale Santa Maria is an Italian Health Service-accredited hospital founded in 1969. It is a national reference for male and female infertility treatment and medically assisted reproduction. The hospital also runs a dedicated Breast Unit for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Prof. Savini specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with international experience at top European institutions like St. Antonius Hospital and San Raffaele Hospital.
Dr. Carlo Savini is a cardiac surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He specializes in mitral restorative surgery and minimally invasive heart procedures. Dr. Savini serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna. He has practiced at top cardiac institutions in Belgium, Spain, and Holland.
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.
Co-founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy – specializing in minimally invasive repair of the mitral valve and other cardiac surgeries at Ospedale Santa Maria.
Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive valve surgery at Ospedale Santa Maria. He is the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery for GVM Care & Research. Dr. Speziale earned the Top Doctors Award for his surgical expertise. He co-founded the Mitral Academy to improve restorative heart surgery techniques.
Ospedale Santa Maria is an Italian Health Service-accredited hospital founded in 1969. It is a national reference for male and female infertility treatment and medically assisted reproduction. The hospital also runs a dedicated Breast Unit for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Dr. Roberto Chiesa is a vascular surgeon at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. He specializes in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic diseases. Dr. Chiesa is known for his work on the frozen elephant trunk technique. He holds specializations in general, vascular, and cardiac surgery. His expertise includes treating vascular graft infections and complex aortic conditions.
San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
Dr. Fausto Castriota is an interventional cardiologist at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He is the principal investigator for the Protected TAVR study on brain protection. He serves as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). Dr. Castriota holds dual specializations in cardiology and radiology.
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.