Page 2 - Treatment in Milan (Italy)

Dr. Alessio Lovi is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in traumatology and spine surgery for adults and children. He performs advanced procedures such as vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and anterior cervical discectomy. Dr. Lovi also treats scoliosis with both conservative and surgical methods, including endoscopic techniques.

He holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment. Dr. Lovi is a member of Eurospine and the Italian Society for Spine Surgery. He has published many scientific articles and has made important contributions to research on spinal diseases. He is known for his clinical skill and innovative approach in spine care.

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)

The doctor is a specialist in Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery at the Madonnina Clinic in Milan, Italy. With a clinical focus on conditions such as Gastritis, Ascites, Obesity, Stomach Ulcer, and Colon Cancer, the doctor is dedicated to providing expert care in these areas.

The doctor is a leading plastic surgeon in Italy, directing nine Doctor’s Equipe Microfat Clinical Centers specializing in regenerative medicine. He is renowned for developing the Microfat and Nanofat procedures, which are ISO certified and based on over 2,000 fat transfers. The doctor is an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic procedures, some of which he has personally invented.

The doctor is also the editor of Springer's 'Atlas of Aesthetic Treatments', a comprehensive guide on aesthetic procedures. He graduated from the International Medical School of the University of Milan with a degree in medicine and surgery, specializing in maxillofacial surgery, and has worked at prestigious institutions in the UK, USA, France, and Italy.

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 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 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.

The doctor specializes in oncogynecology, focusing on surgical treatment of cancer. Expertise includes performing minimally invasive laparoscopic operations, providing advanced care for patients with gynecological cancers.

The doctor is an Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. As the Head of the Responsible Functional Unit of Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery at the Cardio-Toracic-Vascular Department of San Raffaele Institute, the doctor specializes in treating lung and pleural diseases, as well as mediastinal disorders.

The doctor is affiliated with the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Italian Society of Thoracic Endoscopy. With a robust academic contribution, the doctor has authored a monograph and over 200 scientific publications in both national and international journals.

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 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.

Cardiologist

The doctor is a hepatobiliary surgeon with over 25 years of experience and is a pioneer in minimally invasive liver surgery. They initiated and developed the San Raffaele laparoscopic liver resection program and currently serve as the Head of the Hepatobiliary and General Surgery Division at the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. As the Scientific Director of the Italian Group of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery, their clinical and research focus includes surgical oncology for colorectal liver metastases, cholangiocarcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The doctor has performed over 3,000 liver resections, with more than 900 laparoscopic procedures.