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Best neurosurgeons in Bologna: TOP 3 doctors

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Ignazio Borghesi

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

  • Performed over 4,500 complex neurosurgical procedures – Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, specializing in minimally invasive techniques.

    • Uses 4K 3D imaging for precision in brain tumor removal
    • Successfully treated 400+ cases of trigeminal neuralgia
    • Trained at top-tier institutions like Schulthess Klinik and École de Chirurgie
    • Expert in both spinal and cranial procedures
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François Lechanoine

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

  • Performed 2,500+ surgeries with 1,600 as lead surgeon – Dr. Lechanoine specializes in complex brain and spine procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • Expert in minimally invasive techniques like UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy)
    • Holds European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine)
    • Founded a UBE surgical training center
    • Published research with a 71.46 impact factor
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Enrico Motti

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

  • Dr. Motti coordinates one of Italy's few Gamma Knife units at Maria Cecilia Hospital, pioneering stereotactic neurosurgery with 100+ publications.

    • Performed Italy's first brain implantation of dopaminergic cells for Parkinson's
    • Organized the First European Meeting of Gamma Knife Users in 1996
    • Trains new Gamma Knife centers worldwide, including UC Davis Hospital
    • Patent holder for interfacing stereotaxic helmets with CT methods
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Bookimed Insights: Top Neurosurgery Specialists in Italy (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 11001 requests for Neurosurgery 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
Ignazio Borghesi
31 years of experienceMinimally invasive neurosurgerySpecializes in minimally invasive techniques using 4K 3D imaging – rare precision in neurosurgery. Leads a high-volume unit performing 1,000+ advanced procedures annually.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
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#2
François Lechanoine
14 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine proceduresSpecializes in UBE techniques – a leader in endoscopic spine surgery. Holder of European Diploma of Spine Surgery and founder of a training center.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
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#3
Enrico Motti
48 years of experienceGamma Knife radiosurgeryLeads one of Italy's few dedicated Gamma Knife units – trains centers globally and pioneered Parkinson's cell implantation. Organized key European meetings in the field.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
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