Giuseppe Speziale

Giuseppe Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries. He is the Vice President of GVM Care & Research. Speziale leads cardiac surgery departments across multiple medical centers in Italy.

Specialization & Clinical Focus

Dr. Speziale repairs and replaces heart valves using advanced neuroendoscopic methods. He treats conditions like mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. The surgeon also performs coronary artery bypass grafting to restore blood flow. Additionally, he treats atrial fibrillation and uses minimally invasive methods to help patient recovery.

Professional Career

• Since 2016 – Director of the Cardiac Surgery Department, Santa Maria Hospital
• Since 2013 – Coordinator of the Cardiac Surgery Department, GVM Care & Research
• Since 2011 – Vice President, GVM Care & Research
• Since 2008 – Director of the Cardiac Surgery Department, Anthea Hospital and City of Lecce Hospital
• 2008–2009 – Contract Professor, University of Ferrara
• 2007–2009 – Contract Professor of Cardiology, La Sapienza University, Rome
• 1997–1998 – Researcher, Cardiac Surgery Hospital G. Pasquinucci National Research Council

Education & Training

• 2012 – Ph.D., La Sapienza University, Rome
• 1997 – Specialization in Cardiac Surgery, La Sapienza University, Rome
• 1992 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery with honors, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome

Professional Memberships

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