Best neurosurgeons in Italy: TOP 8 doctors

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Pietro Mortini

  • 4.5 Good 62 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Professor Pietro Mortini MD is a highly experienced Italian neurosurgeon who specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries with a focus on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. He is a Visiting Professor at the George Washington University, has a degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery from the University of Milan and University of Verona, and has patented a method of manufacturing a device for regenerating biological tissues. He also provides research in microsurgical therapy of pituitary adenomas and radiosurgery for uveal melanoma and is a member of the Italian Society of the Cranial Base.

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Claudio Lamartina

  • 4.9 Excellent 15 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
  • Spine Neurosurgeon

Laminectomy
$11,988 - $11,988
Discectomy
$11,988 - $11,988
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
$11,988 - $11,988
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François Lechanoine

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).

    His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.

    Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).

    In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

     

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Laminectomy
$12,559 - $19,409
Discectomy
$12,559 - $28,542
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Ignazio Borghesi

  • New
  • 30 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, where his team performs around 1,000 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually. His approach combines years of experience with the latest technological innovations to ensure patients receive the most effective treatments available. Specializing in spinal surgeries (including cervical, dorsal, and lumbar procedures), Dr. Borghesi utilizes both posterior and anterior techniques to help patients regain mobility and relieve pain. Throughout his career, he has successfully performed over 4,500 complex surgeries, offering life-changing solutions for patients with challenging cranial and spinal conditions.

    For brain tumor removal, he and his team employ advanced video-micro-surgical techniques, including the use of a digital microscope with 4K 3D imaging, which allows for enhanced precision and minimal invasiveness. Patients suffering from conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, facial spasms, and tumors of the posterior cranial fossa can benefit from Dr. Borghesi’s expertise in minimally invasive surgery, having treated over 400 cases with innovative techniques.

    • Spinal Surgery: Expert in performing complex spinal surgeries (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) using the latest methods to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal degeneration, and more.
    • Brain Tumor Removal: Specializes in minimally invasive brain surgery for the removal of extensive tumors using cutting-edge 3D orbital camera technology.
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia: Successfully treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve disorders with minimally invasive techniques, providing relief for patients with less recovery time.
    • Colloid Cyst Removal: The doctor specializes in complex surgeries to remove this benign but very rare tumor.

    Dr. Borghesi has trained in various top-tier international hospitals, learning from the best to provide high-quality care to his patients:

    • Spinal Unit at Schulthess Klinik in Zurich
    • École de Chirurgie in Paris, specializing in skull base and spinal surgeries
    • Brain Institute at the University of Florida, specializing in microsurgical brain procedures
    • Microsurgical Laboratory at the University of Arkansas, with a focus on lumbar degenerative disorders

    He is the author of numerous scientific publications in national and international journals and volumes. In 1997 he was consultant of the "Medical Review" Journal.

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Laminectomy
$12,559 - $19,409
Discectomy
$12,559 - $28,542
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Enrico Motti

  • New
  • 47 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Boasting over 40 years of experience, Dr Motti performs more than 500 Gamma Knife procedures per year. He is recognized as a national and international specialist for the examination and treatment of diseases that would be often inoperable by other methods, such as intracranial tumors, vascular lesions and functional lesions (such as trigeminal neuralgia). His main goal is to treat patients with specific pathways that have the least possible impact while protecting healthy tissues.
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Laminectomy
$12,559 - $19,409
Discectomy
$12,559 - $28,542
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Giovanni Sabatino

  • New
  • 125 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Mater Oblia Hospital
  • Dr. Giovanni Sabatino is the Director of the Neurosurgery Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. He holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery and a specialist certificate in Neurosurgery.

    Dr. Sabatino treats neuro-oncological, vascular, and spinal conditions. He focuses on minimally invasive surgery and uses advanced tools such as intraoperative CT, ultrasound, neuronavigation, and neurophysiological monitoring.

    He has performed over 4,000 surgical procedures. In more than 2,000 of these, he was the lead surgeon. He has achieved excellent results in both planned and emergency neurosurgical cases.

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