Best Surgery Doctors in Italy — TOP 15

Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni pioneered laparoscopic bilio-intestinal bypass and three-trocar proctocolectomy techniques – advancing minimally invasive colorectal surgery.

• 37 years of experience specializing in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery
• Trained at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Division of Colorectal Surgery
• Lecturer at University of Rome 'La Sapienza'
• Active researcher with published work on colorectal cancer surgeries

Dr. Chiesa pioneered the 'frozen elephant trunk' technique for aortic diseases and leads in vascular graft infection treatments at San Raffaele.

• Specializes in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic diseases
• Former president of both French and Italian Vascular Surgery Societies
• Training in cardiac and vascular surgery across Milan, Lyon, and Houston
• Scientific coordinator for Vascular Update Journal
• Member of European Society for Vascular Surgery guideline committees

Dr. Caterina Lania is a leading urologist at San Raffaele Hospital, specializing in male and female urogenital pathologies with 150+ published scientific articles.

• Specialized in Andrology, General Surgery, and Urology
• Performs all types of diagnostic procedures for infertility, impotence, and bladder tumors
• Experienced in treating congenital and acquired pathologies of the male genital organs
• Conducts research on the pathophysiology of the genitourinary system

Awarded the 'Ilizarov Award of Excellence' and 'Paul Brand Memorial Lecture' for his groundbreaking work in diabetic foot treatments.

• Specializes in diabetic foot and Charcot foot with over 32 years of experience of experience
• Author of 100+ scientific publications and 300+ international congress speeches
• Leads research in tissue regeneration and extreme percutaneous revascularization
• Member of the European Diabetic Foot Study Group

3,000+ liver resections performed – Prof. Aldrighetti pioneered minimally invasive techniques at San Raffaele Hospital.

• 900+ laparoscopic liver resections – among the highest volumes worldwide
• Head of Hepatobiliary Surgery at San Raffaele – one of Europe's leading centers
• Scientific Director of Italy's Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery group
• Published 650+ research works on liver surgery techniques

Dr. Grecchi specializes in maxillofacial surgery at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute, with over 100 publications in the field.

• Referent for the National Ectodermal Dysplasia Association
• Consultant at the Italian Stomatological Institute in Milan
• Founding member of GISOS, focusing on osseointegration and synthesis

Spine Surgeon

2,500+ spinal surgeries performed since 2008 – Dr. Bassani specializes in minimally invasive and 'non-fusion' techniques at IRCCS Galeazzi.

• Director of the II Spine Unit at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute
• Expert in anterior approach spine surgeries and dynamic stabilization
• Trained in Paris, Strasbourg, Bad Berka, and Sacramento
• Professor at the Neurosurgical Specialization School, University of Turin
• First Prize Winner at the 13° International ARGOS Spine Symposium

Surgeon

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries, with 29 years of experience in cardiac surgery.

• Vice President of GVM Care & Research, overseeing cardiac surgery departments
• Member of ISMICS – international society for minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery
• Director of Cardiac Surgery at Santa Maria Hospital
• Published researcher with a Ph.D. from La Sapienza University

Dr. Tondolo has performed over 1,300 surgeries including liver, pancreas, and kidney transplants, with 500+ oncologic operations mainly laparoscopic.

• Director of General Surgery Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital
• Specializes in laparoscopic procedures for colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers
• Teaching faculty at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
• Member of Italian Society of Surgery and Italian Society of Oncologic Surgery