Best Doctors in Milan, Italy — TOP 56

Dr. Francesco Bandello heads the Ophthalmology Department at San Raffaele University Hospital in Milan. He is a primary authority on retinal diseases and has authored several textbooks. Dr. Bandello acts as Editor-in-Chief for the European Journal of Ophthalmology. He works at San Raffaele, a research hospital ranked among the world’s best by Newsweek.

• President of the Academia Ophthalmologica Europea and the ESASO Foundation.
• Former President of EURETINA and a past Gabriel Coscas Medal winner.
• Principal investigator for several clinical trials in retinal disease treatment.
• Member of the blindness prevention board for the Italian Ministry of Health.

Dr. Alessandro Giovanelli is a bariatric surgeon at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He has performed over 9,000 open general surgical operations. Dr. Giovanelli specializes in obesity treatment and laparoscopic procedures. He uses robotic systems for complex gastric bypass and sleeve resections.

• Member of the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).
• Published 70 articles in international medical journals.
• Certified in robotic surgery by institutions in Italy, Belgium, and the USA.
• Works at a Newsweek-ranked hospital recognized for its cardiovascular and obesity expertise.

Dr. Carlo Pappone heads the Clinical Arrhythmology Unit at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan. He developed a unique epicardial ablation procedure to prevent sudden death in Brugada syndrome patients. With an H-Index of 50, Dr. Pappone is a globally recognized authority in interventional cardiology. He has authored over 180 scientific articles with more than 16,800 citations.

• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation and complex electrophysiology procedures.
• Fellow of the American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Received the Elite Reviewer Award from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
• Practices at San Donato Hospital, Italy's top center for cardiac surgeries.

Dr. Massimo Candiani is the head of Gynecology and Obstetrics at San Raffaele Hospital. He performed the first surgery in Europe to treat spina bifida in an unborn child. Dr. Candiani is a co-founder and vice president of the Italian Endometriosis Association. He teaches at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

• Specializes in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and ovarian cysts.
• Authored over 200 international scientific articles and two surgical manuals.
• Treats complex cases of infertility, uterine fibroids, and urinary incontinence.
• Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and ESGE.

Dr. Oreste Gentilini has performed 5,000+ breast cancer surgeries at San Raffaele Research Hospital. He specializes in procedures that preserve the breast and lymph nodes. Dr. Gentilini is a leader in preventive surgery for women with high genetic risks. He focuses on treating young women and pregnant patients.

• Heads the Breast Unit and Research Unit at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.
• Sits on the board of the Italian National Association of Senologists and Surgeons.
• Vice President and founding member of the EU-BREAST organization.
• Authored over 100 scientific papers on breast tumor management.

Dr. Massimo Falconi has performed 3,600+ surgeries at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan. He is the Director of the Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit. Dr. Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques for complex pancreatic diseases. He has a massive research background with over 330 published scientific articles.

• Performs distal, total, and middle pancreatectomies and tumor enucleations.
• Maintains membership in ESMO and the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society.
• Gained international experience at Japan's Tokyo Women's Medical University.
• Works at San Raffaele, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Fabio Ciceri heads the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital. He is a primary investigator in clinical trials for cell and gene therapies. These trials treat hematological cancers, immune deficiencies, and neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Ciceri works at San Raffaele, the hospital that achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for ADA-SCID.

• Performs allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy.
• Authored over 180 scientific papers on hematology and oncology.
• Is a member of the European Hematology Association and the International Cardio-Oncology Society.
• Treats complex blood conditions including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Dr. Roberto Danchise is an orthopedic surgeon at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He performed the first meniscus transplant in Italy. Dr. Danchise has completed 16,000+ arthroscopic procedures. He has also performed over 2,100 knee replacements. He specializes in sports injuries, joint diseases, and traumatology.

• Serves as Chair of the Italian Society for Knee Surgery.
• Founder and editor-in-chief of the Artroscopia e Ginocchio journal.
• Co-founder of the Italian society for arthroscopy and sports injury (SIGASCOT).
• Former board member for the Lombardy Region cartilage transplantation guidelines.

Dr. Alessio Lovi is an orthopedic surgeon at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment from the Spine Society of Europe. Dr. Lovi specializes in treating spinal deformities and degenerative pathologies in children and adults. He uses endoscopic techniques to treat complex conditions like scoliosis and herniated discs.

• Performs specialized procedures including vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Served as a member of the Eurospine Membership Council.
• Sits on the Scientific Board of the Euromediterranean Society of Pediatrics in Orthopedic Disease.
• Treats specific spinal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and osteoporosis.

Dr. Jacopo Peccatori leads the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at San Raffaele Scientific Institute. He oversees one of Italy's largest units, performing 90 allogeneic transplants annually. Dr. Peccatori specializes in lymphoma and treatments for acute leukemia and multiple myeloma. He works at a Newsweek-ranked hospital known for pioneering stem cell therapies.

• Authored over 70 studies on bone marrow transplantation and hematologic cancers.
• Performs allogeneic transplants from both related and unrelated donors.
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Treats patients at an IRCCS-accredited research hospital in Milan.

Dr. Riccardo Rosati heads the Gastrointestinal Surgery Department at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. He leads a high-volume center that treats approximately 2,000 surgical cases every year. Dr. Rosati specializes in minimally invasive surgery for esophageal and large bowel diseases. He has authored over 300 scientific publications on digestive tract disorders.

• Expert in open and minimally invasive surgery for esophageal and stomach cancer.
• Former Director of the University Center for Esophagogastric Diseases.
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and European Surgical Association.
• Works at San Raffaele, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital and IRCCS research center.

Dr. Pietro Mortini is a neurosurgeon at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan. He leads the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Dr. Mortini focuses on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. He uses neuronavigation and neuromapping to improve patient recovery and precision. Dr. Mortini is also a Visiting Professor at George Washington University.

• Performs radiosurgery and Gamma Knife procedures for brain tumors and glioblastomas.
• Patented a medical device used for regenerating biological tissues.
• Performed a unique spina bifida surgery on an unborn child.
• Collaborates on research with the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Germany.
• Treats complex conditions like Arnold Chiari syndrome and medulloblastoma.

Dr. Francesco Montorsi has performed over 8,000 urological and andrological surgeries at San Raffaele Hospital. He serves as the Scientific Director of the San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Dr. Montorsi is recognized among the most influential researchers of the past decade. He developed a specific vein patching method to correct occlusive vein dysfunction.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted surgeries for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer.
• Authored over 1,000 scientific papers in the field of urology.
• Received the Frans Debruyne Lifetime Achievement Award for global contributions.
• Holds an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Dr. Maria Doria directs the Nephrology and Dialysis Unit at San Donato Hospital in Milan. She oversees a unit that performs approximately 11,000 dialysis treatments every year. Dr. Doria specialize in clinical nephrology with a focus on conservative and pre-dialysis therapies. She works at a facility ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Performs distal arteriovenous fistula interventions and tunneled CVC placements.
• Conducts continuous dialysis treatments for patients with acute renal failure.
• Collaborates with intensive care and coronary units for complex renal cases.
• Practices at the IRCCS-accredited San Donato Hospital, a national research center.

Dr. Emanuele Della Torre is a world expert in IgG4-related disease at San Raffaele Hospital. He contributed to the first characterization of this rare autoimmune condition. Dr. Della Torre is a senior consultant in immunology and rheumatology. He also serves as an assistant professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

• Recognized as a world expert on Expertscape for IgG4-related disease.
• Authored over 100 scientific publications with 6,000+ citations.
• Heads the clinics for autoimmune pancreatitis and retroperitoneal fibrosis.
• Coordinates European working groups for rare connective tissue diseases.

Dr. Lorenzo Menicanti is a cardiothoracic surgeon at San Donato Hospital in Milan. He has performed over 15,000 heart operations. He authored a global technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle. Dr. Menicanti holds specializations in urology, pediatric surgery, and cardiac surgery.

• Published over 160 scientific papers with high citation rates.
• Treats atrial fibrillation and performs coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Works at a Newsweek-ranked hospital for cardiology and heart surgery.
• Maintains membership in multiple international medical associations.

Dr. Giorgia Mangili heads the Medical Gynecological Oncology Group at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. She focuses on rare gynecological tumors, fertility preservation, and cancer during pregnancy. Dr. Mangili is a certified member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. She works at San Raffaele, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Leads the Gynecology Oncology Unit at a premier European research hospital.
• Sits on the Board of Directors for Multicenter Italian Trials in Ovarian Cancer.
• Treats complex cases of ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers.
• Qualified as a Professor and Associate Professor in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Bianchini Giampaolo heads the Breast Cancer Group at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. He is a primary investigator in immunotherapy and clinical translational research. Dr. Bianchini co-invented a medical patent used to identify patient responses to drug combinations. He treats complex breast cancer cases at a facility ranked among the World's Best Hospitals.

• Served as a visiting scientist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Acted as a guest researcher at the US National Cancer Institute.
• Led or co-investigated over 100 clinical trials for breast cancer treatments.
• Published over 45 scientific papers on oncology and cancer immunology.

Dr. Alessandro Aiuti heads the Pediatric Immunohaematology Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital. He is a prominent researcher in gene therapy for rare immune disorders like ADA-SCID. Dr. Aiuti serves as a Professor of Pediatrics at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele. He has authored over 180 scientific publications on primary immunodeficiencies.

• Specializes in gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome and severe immune deficiencies.
• Winner of the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Gene Therapy.
• Coordinates clinical research at SR-Tiget, a world-renowned institute for gene therapy.
• Treats pediatric conditions including Wilms tumor and complex blood disorders.

Dr. Giampiero Negri heads the Functional Unit of Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery at San Raffaele Institute. He specializes in treating lung cancer, pleural diseases, and mediastinal disorders. Dr. Negri serves as an Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery in Milan. He is a recognized member of the European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

• Performs complex procedures including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and lung cancer surgery.
• Authored over 200 scientific publications and a specialty monograph.
• Member of the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and Italian Society of Thoracic Endoscopy.
• Works at San Raffaele, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.