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Best cardiologists in Bologna: TOP 3 doctors

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Fausto Castriota

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Italy, Bologna
  • Clinic:Maria Cecilia Hospital

  • Principal investigator for the Protected TAVR study – Dr. Castriota specializes in brain protection during aortic valve procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • 34 years of experience of experience in cardiology and radiology
    • Fellow at Arizona Heart Institute under Prof. Diethrich
    • Author of 150+ publications on cardiac interventions
    • Member of European Society of Cardiology and EAPCI
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Carlo Savini

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Location: Italy, Bologna
  • Clinic:Maria Cecilia Hospital

  • Prof. Savini specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, trained at top European institutions like St. Antonius and San Raffaele hospitals.

    • 31 years of experience of experience in advanced mitral restorative techniques
    • Expert in percutaneous aortic valve and thoracic aortic procedures
    • Associate Professor at University of Bologna – trains future surgeons
    • Active member of EACTS and ISMICS – leading cardiac societies
    • Published extensively on aortic valve repair and coronary treatments
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Saverio Iacopino

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Location: Italy, Bologna
  • Clinic:Maria Cecilia Hospital

  • Dr. Iacopino pioneered CardioInsight in Italy – a 3D mapping system for heart rhythm disorders at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • Certified in cryoenergy procedures for atrial fibrillation
    • Specializes in rare syndromes like Brugada and Wolff-Parkinson-White
    • Member of American College of Cardiology and European Heart Rhythm Association
    • Authored multiple high-impact publications in cardiology
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Bookimed Insights: Top Cardiology Specialists in Italy (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 11001 requests for Cardiology in Italy, collaborating with 3 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Fausto Castriota
34 years of experienceTAVI with brain protectionLeads innovative Protected TAVR study on brain protection during aortic valve procedures. Dual specialization in cardiology and radiology with 150+ publications.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
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#2
Carlo Savini
31 years of experienceMinimally invasive cardiac proceduresTrained at Europe's top cardiac centers – specializes in mitral repair and percutaneous valve techniques. Associate Professor at University of Bologna with 40+ publications.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
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#3
Saverio Iacopino
31 years of experienceComplex arrhythmia syndromesFirst in Italy to use CardioInsight for 3D heart mapping. Certified in cutting-edge cryoablation techniques. Member of top international cardiac societies.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
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20 top ranked Cardiology doctors in Italy are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Famous Cardiology doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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