Best nephrologists in Rome: TOP 2 doctors

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Alessandro Calarco

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
  • Dr. Alessandro Calarco is a skilled urologist with expertise in minimally invasive and endourological procedures. He performs percutaneous lithotripsy, ureterorenoscopy, tumor ablation, and advanced reconstructive surgeries. Dr. Calarco has received international recognition for his clinical work and research. He completed advanced training in Sweden and the UK.

    Dr. Calarco graduated with top honors from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. He completed his Urology specialization and earned a PhD in Oncological Urology at the same university. His research focuses on prostate cancer biomarkers and exosomes. He has also helped develop clinical protocols for hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

    He serves as National Head of Urology for SPIGC and is a member of the European Board of Urology. Dr. Calarco holds an international patent for a device that improves percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. He has published extensively and received several awards for surgical innovation and education.

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$22,709 - $31,793
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Luigi Masoni

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
  • Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a general surgeon with 35 years of experience. He specializes in oncology and general surgery. Dr. Masoni is known for his skill in minimally invasive colorectal, proctological, and pelvic floor surgeries. He developed a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique. He also received recognition for performing a total proctocolectomy using a three-trocar method.

    Dr. Masoni is active in research and teaching. He served on the Didactic and Scientific Council at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. He completed specializations at both 'La Sapienza' and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. This has strengthened his international profile.

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Nephrectomy
$22,709 - $31,793
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