9 Best Surgery Clinics in Italy

Policlinico San Donato is Italy's leading cardiac surgery hospital with a 97% success rate. A second opinion or online consultation may cost around $410, typically including case evaluation and medical assessment. The clinic holds Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare accreditation and is part of Gruppo San Donato, serving 4 million patients annually. Dr. Massimo Candiani practices at San Raffaele Hospital in Milano and provides gynecological expertise for conditions like endometriosis.

IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele is Europe's largest research hospital with over 52,000 operations annually, holding IRCCS accreditation as a scientific institute. Surgical consultations with Prof. Pierpaolo Sileri may cost around 290 USD for face-to-face visits or 410 USD for online consultations via Microsoft Teams, including comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment planning. The hospital specializes in multidisciplinary approaches with oncology, neurosurgery and cardiac experts.

La Madonnina Clinic specializes in surgery within its multidisciplinary facility in Milan. The clinic operates under the San Donato Network, Italy's largest medical group, with a focus on premium care. Dr. Fausto De, a gastroenterology and bariatric surgery specialist, is among the experienced surgeons at the facility.

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio performs 75% of Italy's revision orthopedic surgeries, with specialists like Prof. Stefano Boriani who has completed over 3,000 spinal procedures and developed unique tumor resection techniques. The hospital combines expertise from two renowned institutions, offering advanced spine and orthopedic care.

Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy offers specialized surgery services led by Dr. Giuseppe Speziale, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries. He has performed thousands of complex procedures, including CABG and valve replacements, and holds leadership roles in major cardiac societies. The hospital, accredited by the Italian National Health Service, treats around 15,000 patients annually with a team of 450 professionals.

Prof. Enrico Motti performs over 500 Gamma Knife procedures annually, specializing in minimally invasive treatment of intracranial tumors and vascular lesions. With 48 years of experience, he leads one of Italy's few Gamma Knife centers and trains surgeons worldwide.

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 cardiac surgery, including valve treatments, and received the “Top Doctors Awards” in 2021. He directs cardiac surgery departments at multiple hospitals and serves as Vice President of GVM Care & Research. The clinic's Breast Unit treats around 500 patients annually, focusing on breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Ruesch Clinic specializes in advanced surgical treatments using the Da Vinci Xi System for minimally invasive procedures. Prof. Vito Chiantera, with 24 years of experience, has performed over 10,000 advanced gynecological surgeries and is a leading expert in deep endometriosis treatment and pelvic neurosurgery. Prof. Stefano Spiezia, a founder of EUROMIT, focuses on minimally invasive endocrine surgeries and has led the first in-human trial for benign thyroid nodules.