Best Coronary artery disease doctors in Italy: TOP 8 doctors

Dr. Castriota specializes in coronary interventions, with extensive experience in endovascular techniques and brain protection during TAVI procedures.

• Graduated from the University of Milan and specialized in Cardiology and Radiology
• Fellow at the Arizona Heart Institute under Professor Diethrich
• Principal investigator of the Protected TAVR study
• Author of 150+ full-length publications and 20+ book chapters
• Member of multiple prestigious scientific societies including EAPCI and FESC

Cardiology

Prof. Savini specializes in minimally invasive surgery for coronary artery disease – trained at top European cardiac centers like Vall d'Hebron and St. Antonius hospitals.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Associate Professor at University of Bologna – trains next-generation surgeons
• Published research on aortic valve repair and coronary disease
• Member of EACTS and ISMICS – leading cardiac surgery societies

Dr. Iacopino specializes in advanced treatments for coronary artery disease, with a focus on innovative electrophysiology techniques at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Graduated from Catanzaro University 'Magna Graecia' and specialized in Internal Medicine
• Certified in cryoenergy procedures for atrial fibrillation and leadless pacemaker implantation
• Member of American College of Cardiology and European Heart Rhythm Association
• Conducts research on rare syndromes like Brugada and Wolff-Parkinson-White
• First in Italy to test the CardioInsight for 3D heart rhythm mapping

Prof. Margonato has performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations and 2,000 coronary angioplasties – he leads the Clinical Cardiology Unit at San Raffaele Hospital.

• Head of Clinical Cardiology at one of Italy's top hospitals
• Specialized in Cardiology since 1978 with decades of experience
• Performed 1,000+ coronary stent implant procedures
• Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute University
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Chief of department and expert in endovascular and structural heart disease interventions at San Donato Hospital in Milan.

• European proctor for TAVI and MitraClip procedures
• Consultant for interventional techniques in Italian and foreign hospitals
• Board member of Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology
• Responsible for several clinical studies and position papers

Cardiologist

Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a focus on mitral valve repair and coronary revascularization. He holds leadership roles in major cardiac surgery associations.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery at multiple hospitals, including Santa Maria Hospital
• Co-Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy
• Author of 6 books and over 90 publications in cardiology
• Recipient of the 'Top Doctors Awards' in 2021
• Expert in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization