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Massimo Falconi

  • Specialization: Surgical oncologist
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  • Speaks:
    English, Italian
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Prof. Falconi is a leading Italian specialist in pancreatic diseases with over 3,600 surgeries performed.

    • of experience in gastrointestinal oncology
    • Director of Pancreatic Surgery at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan
    • Internationally trained in top hospitals across Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden
    • Published 330+ articles and participated in 570+ conferences
    • Organ-preserving surgical approach

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Леся • Ulcerative colitis
Ukraine
Sep 2, 2019
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"At the moment everyone is happy"Return: About the doctor: "special thanks to Professor Berera"; About the clinic: "accompanying Julia, very nice girl"; About the results: "I can't say anything about the results of treatment, this is a long process"; About the experience: "The diagnosis that was made in Ukraine was in great doubt"; Most positive sentence: "At the moment everyone is happy"
The diagnosis that was made in Ukraine was in great doubt. I don’t understand Italian, but my mother who is fluent in this language from Professor Berera is delighted. Accompanying Julia special thanks, very nice girl. I can’t say anything about the results of treatment, this is a long process. At the moment everyone is happy
Леся • Ulcerative colitis
Ukraine
Sep 2, 2019
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Certifications & accreditations

The International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
The European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
The European Society of Medical Oncology

Qualifications

Prof. Massimo Falconi is a surgical oncologist and an Italian expert in pancreatic diseases. He is the Director of the Pancreatic Surgery Unit at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. Dr. Falconi has performed over 3,600 surgeries throughout his career.

Specialization in Pancreatic Surgery

Dr. Falconi focuses on complex surgical treatments for the pancreas. He treats pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and ulcerative colitis. The specialist prioritizes organ-preserving techniques to maintain the patient's digestive function. He performs a wide array of neuroendoscopic and advanced procedures.

  • Distal, total, and middle pancreatectomies
  • Pancreatic resections
  • Tumor enucleations — the surgical removal of a tumor without removing the whole organ
  • Complex surgical treatment for chronic pancreatitis

Professional Clinical Experience

The doctor leads the Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. His practice follows international training and clinical work. He has collaborated with medical institutions in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden.

  • Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan
  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Spain
  • The Rostock University Medical Center, Germany
  • The Karolinska Institute, Sweden

Education and Academic Background

Dr. Falconi earned his degree from the School of Medicine and Surgery at Verona University. He completed specializations in general medicine, surgery, gastroenterology, and digestive endoscopy. These qualifications allow him to connect surgical oncology with digestive medicine.

Contributions to Medical Science

Prof. Falconi is a researcher and a member of the medical community. His scientific achievements include over 330 published medical articles. He has participated in 220 or more international medical conferences. Additionally, he has presented at more than 350 Italian national congresses.

Professional Memberships

He holds memberships in organizations that set standards in oncology and surgery:

  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
  • European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS)
  • International Association of Pancreatology (IAP)
  • European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Italian Society of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy

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