Francesco Bandello
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 42 years of experience
- Speaks:English, French, Italian
- Workplace: Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
- Head of the Ophthalmology Department at the San Raffaele University Hospital
Dr. Francesco Bandello heads the Ophthalmology Department at San Raffaele University Hospital in Milan. He is a primary authority on retinal diseases and has authored several textbooks. Dr. Bandello acts as Editor-in-Chief for the European Journal of Ophthalmology. He works at San Raffaele, a research hospital ranked among the world’s best by Newsweek.
- President of the Academia Ophthalmologica Europea and the ESASO Foundation.
- Former President of EURETINA and a past Gabriel Coscas Medal winner.
- Principal investigator for several clinical trials in retinal disease treatment.
- Member of the blindness prevention board for the Italian Ministry of Health.
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Dr. Francesco Bandello is an ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of retinal diseases. He leads the Ophthalmology Department at the San Raffaele University Hospital in Milan. The doctor has authored academic books and published research on vitreoretinal disorders.
Specialization & Approach
Dr. Bandello treats complex retinal diseases and conducts clinical trial research. He performs specialized procedures including cataract surgery and laser eye surgery. The physician is a principal investigator in multiple clinical trials for new eye treatments. This work influences modern standards in retinal therapy.
Professional Achievements
The doctor has received international honors for research and clinical contributions.
- 2011 – Gabriel Coscas Medal for retinal disease research
- 2016 – SERV Award from the Spanish Society of Retina and Vitreous
- 2017 – Cunha-Vaz Award
- 2019 – Euretina Lecture honor
- 2022 – Guest Lecture Gabriel Coscas at the French Society of Ophthalmology
- BOA Award from the Bombay Ophthalmology Association
Work Experience
Dr. Bandello holds leadership roles across several European medical institutions.
- Head of the Ophthalmology Department at San Raffaele University Hospital
- Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Ophthalmology
- President of the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO) Foundation
- President of the Academia Ophthalmologica Europea
- President of the Association of Italian University Professors of Ophthalmology
- Former President of EURETINA
- Board Member for Blindness Prevention at the Italian Ministry of Health
Education & Training
- 1980 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pavia, Italy
- 1984 – Specialization in Ophthalmology, University of Milan, Italy
Memberships
- Academic Member of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis
- Active Member of The American Ophthalmological Society
- Executive Board Member of the Italian Society of Ophthalmological Sciences (SISO)
- Vice President of EuroLam
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