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Spine Surgeon

The doctor is an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Milan, with a distinguished career in vascular surgery, focusing on cardiovascular diseases and angiology. Graduating with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1990 and specializing in Vascular Surgery in 1995, the doctor has been a pivotal figure in the field.

As Head of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, the doctor has contributed significantly to the discipline, authoring over 150 publications in renowned journals. The doctor is also a member of the Italian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the Italian Society of Phlebology.

Additionally, the doctor has organized and coordinated advanced courses in endovascular therapy and surgery at several prestigious universities.

After receiving his Medical Degree, Board Certification in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and PhD in Basic and Applied Immunology, Dr. Della Torre worked for 3 years in the United States at the “Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard Medical School” in Boston. Thanks to a Cariplo Foundation research grant, Dr. Della Torre returned to Italy in 2018 and established his lab within the Division of Genetic and Cell Biology of San Raffale Hospital (Milan, Italy).

Dr. Della Torre is now Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Senior Consultant at the Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy, and Rare Disease (UnIRAR) of San Raffaele Hospital.

Dr. Della Torre authored more than 100 scientific publications on international peer-reviewed journals and achieved prestigious awards such as the Collegio Ghislieri and the Cariplo Foundation awards for young researchers, the TRIDEO award, the MyFirst AIRC research grant, and the Career Research Grant Award from the FOREUM Foundation.

With his seminal works Dr. Della Torre contributed to the characterization of a novel autoimmune disease known as “IgG4-related disease” and is currently considered “World Expert of IgG4-related disease” by the prestigious Expertscape platform.

Dr. Della Torre is the Disease Coordinator of the IgG4-related disease European working group of the European Reference Network (ERN) on Rare Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ReCONNET).

Up to September 2022, his scientific publications received more than 6000 citations with an H-index of 35.

Dr. Della Torre presented his studies in different national and international immune-rheumatologic congresses, organized a number of scientific meetings, and co-authored 10 medical books. He presently serves as reviewer for more than 50 peer-reviewed journals and as associated editor for three international scientific journals. Dr. Della Torre is a Head of the:

• IgG4-Related Disease Clinic
• Autoimmune pancreatitis Clinic
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Clinic at San Raffaele Hospital (Milan, Italy)

Surgeon

The doctor has over 40 years of experience in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease. Specializing in conditions such as patent ductus arteriosus, septal defects, triad and tetrad of Fallot, aortic stenosis, and coarctation, the doctor performs over 200 heart surgeries annually on both children and adults. The doctor has treated high-profile patients, including world-famous actors, athletes, and politicians.

The doctor is a Chief of Department and Interventional Cardiologist at San Donato Hospital in Milan, recognized internationally for expertise in endovascular and structural heart disease interventions. The doctor serves as a European proctor for TAVI and MITRACLIP, providing consultancy on advanced techniques in numerous Italian and international hospitals. Additionally, the doctor is a board member of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (Sici-Gise) and is responsible for various clinical studies and position papers.

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiologist and cardiac surgeon based in Italy, renowned for success in heart-related procedures. With a focus on cardiac surgery, the doctor has gained recognition for outstanding clinical outcomes and remains actively involved in international medical interventions.

The doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Catholic University of Rome and has specialized in Urology, Paediatric Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery. As a prominent cardiac surgeon, the doctor has performed over 15,000 heart operations and is the author of a technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle. The doctor is a member of multiple medical associations and has contributed significantly to the field with over 160 scientific papers that have a high citation rate.

The doctor is a cardiologist at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, specializing in cardiac rehabilitation post-surgery and the treatment of heart failure, arrhythmia, heart attacks, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.

Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Milan in 1986 and received a specialization in cardiology in 1990. Performs over 1,000 echocardiograms annually.

From 1991 to 2010, served as a cardiologist in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and has been the Head of this department since 2010.

The doctor is an experienced medical oncologist with over 30 years of practice, specializing in pancreatic adenocarcinoma, gastro-esophageal cancers, and central nervous system tumors. The doctor serves as the Director of Strategic Program of Clinical Coordination at the Pancreas Center in IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele since 2016.

The doctor has coordinated the Italian Association of Medical Oncology guidelines for pancreatic cancer treatment and management. With a strong academic background from the University of Milan, the doctor holds specialties in radiation and clinical oncology. The doctor has published over 180 papers and chaired numerous clinical trials on metastatic pancreatic cancer.

The doctor is the Head of the Medical Gynecological Oncology Group and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital. Specializing in gynecological oncology, the doctor focuses on the treatment of rare gynecological tumors, fertility preservation in oncology, and cancer during pregnancy. Since 2002, the doctor has led the Gynecology Oncology Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, having previously served as a Medical Assistant there from 1992 to 2002.

The doctor graduated from the University of Milan with a degree in general medicine, specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, and oncology. The doctor holds qualifications for Associate Professor and Professor in obstetrics and gynecology.

The doctor is an acclaimed heart surgeon with over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery, specializing in mitral valve repair. Known for developing the "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique, which is the most widely used method for correcting mitral regurgitation. The doctor has performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures and authored more than 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books on cardiac surgery.

Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at the Cardiac Surgery Unit of San Raffaele Hospital, the doctor has previously directed the Cardiac Surgery Unit at the same institution and headed the Cardiac Surgery Department at the Civil Hospitals of Brescia. The doctor holds numerous patents for heart valve treatment devices and has received prestigious awards, including the 'Ambrogino d'Oro' and a gold medal from the European Cardiology Society.

The doctor is the Head of the Breast Cancer Group in the department of Medical Oncology with over 15 years of experience in treating breast cancer patients. He has co-investigated more than 100 clinical trials and leads the clinical translational and immunotherapy research group, focusing on the immune system's role in cancer and the potential of immunotherapies.

He has a specialization in medical oncology from the University of Milan-Bicocca and has published over 45 papers on breast cancer. His scientific contributions include co-inventing a patent for identifying patients who benefit from specific drug combinations.

The doctor is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid diseases, performing over 200 surgeries annually using minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in the laparoscopic treatment of adrenal diseases. The doctor applies extensive experience in organizing treatment for gastrointestinal pathologies, including the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, bile ducts, and pancreas, as well as addressing abdominal wall and complex tumor diseases.

The doctor is a leading expert in urology and andrology, directing the Urological Research Institute in Italy. Specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, the doctor has performed over 8,000 urology and andrology surgeries and developed a unique method for correcting occlusive vein dysfunction.

Graduating from the University of Milan, the doctor holds a specialty in urology and an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. With over 1,000 published papers, the doctor is recognized as one of the most influential researchers of the past decade.

The doctor has received numerous awards, including the Hugh Hampton Young Award and the Frans Debruyne Lifetime Achievement Award.

The doctor is the Head of the Clinical Cardiology Unit at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and serves as a Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute University. With a medical degree from the University of Milan, the doctor specialized in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, and Cardiology. The doctor has extensive experience in cardiology, having performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiographies, pacemaker implants, and more than 2,000 coronary angioplasties. Additionally, the doctor has conducted 1,000 procedures involving coronary stent implants and is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Neurology

The doctor is the Head of the Radiotherapy Department at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan, a position held since 2008. With a focus on high-precision hypofraction methods for prostate tumors, the doctor has been the Italian Coordinator of the Brachytherapy Italian Group since 1999. Previously, the doctor led the Tomotherapy Functional Unit and served as a Senior Radiation Oncologist at the same hospital.

Educational achievements include a degree in general medicine and surgery and a specialty in oncological radiotherapy from the University of Milan. The doctor has authored 200 studies in radiation oncology and is a member of several prestigious oncology societies.

Endocrinologist

The doctor leads the Pediatric Immunohaematology Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan and serves as a University Professor. Specializing in haematology, immunology, and pediatrics, the doctor focuses on primary immunodeficiencies and gene therapy, particularly for ADA-SCID and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.

With a career spanning over two decades, the doctor has held key positions in pediatric clinical research and gene therapy. The doctor has authored over 180 publications and collaborates on research projects with various prestigious organizations.