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Roberto Chiesa

Vascular surgeon

Dr. Roberto Chiesa is a renowned vascular surgeon specializing in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic surgery, endovascular treatments, and the management of vascular graft infections. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research and development of surgical techniques. His professional memberships include several Italian and international vascular surgery societies. He has also served as president of the French Vascular Surgery Society and the Italian Vascular Surgery Society.

Location

San Raffaele ,Milan , Italy
4.561 reviews

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Italy, Milan

Dr. Chiesa's career in vascular surgery is marked by his transition from cardiac surgery, focusing on thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic diseases and vascular graft infections. His innovative contributions include the 'frozen elephant trunk' technique and enhancements to branched and fenestrated thoracoabdominal aortic stent grafts. His work extends beyond clinical practice to significant research in his field.

Awards

  • President of the French Vascular Surgery Society (SCVE) in 2013
  • President of the Italian Vascular Surgery Society (SICVE) in 2015

Membership

  • Member of prestigious Italian and international vascular surgery societies
  • Scientific coordinator of the Vascular Update Journal
  • Member of the guideline committees for thoracoabdominal surgery of the aorta and descending thoracic aorta clinical practice guidelines of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)

Education

  • Degree in medicine and surgery from Milan University in 1974
  • Specializations in general surgery (1979), vascular surgery (1984) from Milan University, and cardiac surgery (1992) from Siena University
  • Training in abdominal and peripheral vascular surgery and kidney and pancreas transplants at Claude Bernard University in Lyon (1983-1986)
  • Experience in thoracic-abdominal aorta and cardiac surgery from Harefield Hospital in the UK (1986-1987)
  • Enhanced expertise in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta aneurysms surgery through regular visits to Baylor College of Medicine/The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, since 1995
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Jan 20, 2025
Thyroid disease

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Евгения
Nov 7, 2018
Stomach cancer surgery

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Anonymous
Jan 2, 2020
Consultation with an oncologist

We received a remote consultation at the San Rafael Clinic, for us this format was not suitable, because the second opinion is for those who either confirm the diagnosis or ask for another alternative... Read more

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Shakiha
Aug 27, 2021
Meningioma

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Anonymous
Oct 21, 2022
Consultation with an orthopaedist

I went to the Galeazzi clinic. Milan. Italy. on my son's problem - gmgantism. Coordinators from Bookimed got involved. Had an online consultation. for which I paid 360 euros. All required document... Read more

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Revaz Chkhikvadze
Jan 24, 2025
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Anonymous
Feb 8, 2020
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Good afternoon! It was well received, everything was promptly organized by the coordinators. But there was a misunderstanding that the second opinion of the Doctor was not officially heard, but verbal... Read more

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Anonymous
Aug 16, 2024
Consultation with a urologist

I had a visit to a urologist, treatment did not help, the next recommendation was to visit in a month. Alas, the pain has not gone away.

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Anonymous
Feb 25, 2019
Biopsy

Just returned from there. Everything was top notch, and doctors, and the organization of the stay. It took 2 days from the first call to the bookmarked to my arrival in Milan. The next morning, consul... Read more

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Елена
Jan 6, 2020
Ophthalmology

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