Best Angioplasty Clinics in Italy: 5 Top-Rated Centers

Policlinico San Donato is a leading Italian clinic for cardiology and cardiac surgery.

Doctors perform over 9,400 open and minimally invasive operations on the heart and blood vessels annually. It is the largest number in the country.

Сardiology, heart surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation are the top specialities in San Donato Hospital.

The chief physician of Interventional Cardiology performs angioplasty at this ISO-certified facility. The procedure may cost around €22,000, typically covering the angioplasty, 3-night hospital stay, and pre-op CT review. The hospital is part of Gruppo San Donato network serving 5 million patients annually.

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale, a leading cardiologist with extensive experience in minimally invasive cardiac procedures, specializes in Angioplasty among other complex cardiovascular surgeries. He has performed thousands of procedures, including CABG and valve replacements, and holds memberships in major cardiac societies like ISMICS and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. The clinic operates a dedicated cardiac surgery department with advanced facilities.

Maria Cecilia Hospital handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy, with its multidisciplinary Heart Team managing complex angioplasty cases. Dr. Fausto Castriota, a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and principal investigator for innovative TAVR brain protection studies, brings specialized expertise to the catheterization lab.

Prof. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including Angioplasty, with expertise in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization. He serves as National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery at GVM Care & Research and holds positions at multiple prestigious hospitals. Prof. Speziale is an active member of AATS and ISMICS, with over 90 publications in leading cardiac surgery journals.