Giuseppe Speziale

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is renowned for his expertise in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research, publications, and role in numerous professional organizations.

Education

• Diploma degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Rome with honors (1986 - 1992)
• Specialization in Cardiac Surgery from La Sapienza University in Rome (1992 - 1997)
• Ph.D. from La Sapienza University in 2012

Professional Career

• Researcher at the Operative Unit of Cardiac Surgery Hospital G. Pasquinucci National Research Council Massa (1997 - 1998)
• Contract Professor at the University La Sapienza, Chair of Cardiology II in Rome (2007 - 2009) and at the University of Ferrara (2008 - 2009)
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research (2011 - present)
• Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Santa Maria Hospital (since 2016)
• Director of the Cardiac Surgery Department at Anthea Hospital, City of Lecce Hospital (since 2008)
• Coordinator of the GVM Care & Research Cardiac Surgery Department (2013 - present)

Membership

• Scientific Director of the Italian Association of Cardiopaths onlus (since 2004)
• Member of the American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care
• Active Member of the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery (since 1996)
• Member of ISMICS (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery)
• Active Member of the Italian Society of Cardiology Accredited Hospital (since 2003)
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery