Doctors in Italy — Page 2

Dr. Caterina Lania is a consultant in andrology and urology at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. She authored over 150 scientific articles on the genitourinary system. Dr. Lania specializes in treating both male and female urogenital conditions at an IRCCS-accredited research center. She treats complex pathologies of the male genital organs and bladder tumors.

• Performs diagnostic procedures for male infertility and impotence.
• Expertise covers general surgery, andrology, and urological interventions.
• Treats patients at a hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.
• Conducts laboratory research on the pathophysiology of the genitourinary tract.

Dr. Roberto Danchise is an orthopedic surgeon at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He performed the first meniscus transplant in Italy. Dr. Danchise has completed 16,000+ arthroscopic procedures. He has also performed over 2,100 knee replacements. He specializes in sports injuries, joint diseases, and traumatology.

• Serves as Chair of the Italian Society for Knee Surgery.
• Founder and editor-in-chief of the Artroscopia e Ginocchio journal.
• Co-founder of the Italian society for arthroscopy and sports injury (SIGASCOT).
• Former board member for the Lombardy Region cartilage transplantation guidelines.

Dr. Maria Doria directs the Nephrology and Dialysis Unit at San Donato Hospital in Milan. She oversees a unit that performs approximately 11,000 dialysis treatments every year. Dr. Doria specialize in clinical nephrology with a focus on conservative and pre-dialysis therapies. She works at a facility ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Performs distal arteriovenous fistula interventions and tunneled CVC placements.
• Conducts continuous dialysis treatments for patients with acute renal failure.
• Collaborates with intensive care and coronary units for complex renal cases.
• Practices at the IRCCS-accredited San Donato Hospital, a national research center.

Dr. Augusto Consoli is a psychiatrist at Lucia Magnani Health Clinic in Bologna. He specializes in psychotherapy and opioid addiction treatment. Dr. Consoli was a key contributor to the LEVOPROACT study. This research advanced the understanding of levomethadone safety for opioid maintenance therapy.

• Treats complex conditions like drug addiction, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
• Developed clinical data on reducing opioid cravings and drug use.
• Collaborated with multiple medical research centers across Italy.
• Practice is based at a boutique clinic recognized by Bookimed for patient assistance.

Cardiology

Dr. Oreste Gentilini has performed 5,000+ breast cancer surgeries at San Raffaele Research Hospital. He specializes in procedures that preserve the breast and lymph nodes. Dr. Gentilini is a leader in preventive surgery for women with high genetic risks. He focuses on treating young women and pregnant patients.

• Heads the Breast Unit and Research Unit at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.
• Sits on the board of the Italian National Association of Senologists and Surgeons.
• Vice President and founding member of the EU-BREAST organization.
• Authored over 100 scientific papers on breast tumor management.

Dr. Fabio Ciceri heads the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital. He is a primary investigator in clinical trials for cell and gene therapies. These trials treat hematological cancers, immune deficiencies, and neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Ciceri works at San Raffaele, the hospital that achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for ADA-SCID.

• Performs allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy.
• Authored over 180 scientific papers on hematology and oncology.
• Is a member of the European Hematology Association and the International Cardio-Oncology Society.
• Treats complex blood conditions including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Dr. Roberto Chiesa is a vascular surgeon at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. He specializes in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic diseases. Dr. Chiesa is known for his work on the frozen elephant trunk technique. He holds specializations in general, vascular, and cardiac surgery. His expertise includes treating vascular graft infections and complex aortic conditions.

• Served as President of the Italian Vascular Surgery Society (SICVE).
• Former President of the French Vascular Surgery Society (SCVE).
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery guideline committees.
• Scientific coordinator for the Vascular Update Journal.

Dr. Riccardo Rosati heads the Gastrointestinal Surgery Department at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. He leads a high-volume center that treats approximately 2,000 surgical cases every year. Dr. Rosati specializes in minimally invasive surgery for esophageal and large bowel diseases. He has authored over 300 scientific publications on digestive tract disorders.

• Expert in open and minimally invasive surgery for esophageal and stomach cancer.
• Former Director of the University Center for Esophagogastric Diseases.
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and European Surgical Association.
• Works at San Raffaele, a Newsweek-ranked top hospital and IRCCS research center.

Dr. Alessandro Calarco is a urologist at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome. He holds an international patent for a flow reducer used in kidney stone surgery. Dr. Calarco specializes in minimally invasive and endourological procedures for complex conditions. He treats prostate cancer, kidney stones, and varicocele using surgical and reconstructive techniques.

• Member of the European Board of Urology.
• Developed a surgical device for percutaneous treatment of large kidney stones.
• Served as the National Head of Urology for the Young Surgeons Multidisciplinary Society.
• Researches prostate cancer biomarkers and exosomes at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Dr. Marco De Angelis is a nutritionist and physiology expert at Lucia Magnani Health Clinic. He developed the De Angelis method to align eating habits with human physiology. This approach focuses on the body's natural daily rhythm and meal composition.

• Uses body composition analysis to personalize nutrition and wellness plans.
• Treats patients within the clinic's signature Long Life Formula programs.
• Manages nutrition for medical check-ups, detox retreats, and longevity health.
• Works at a clinic recognized for excellence in medical screening and assistance.

Dr. Claudio Vicini is a specialized ENT surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He is an expert in robotic-assisted treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Vicini co-developed the Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) technique. He also specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of Eagle syndrome.

• Trained at Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.
• Winner of the Top Cited Paper Impact Factor Award for robotic sleep surgery research.
• Former Director of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery for regional health authorities.
• Leads the Kalypnos Project for the comprehensive diagnosis of sleep disorders.

Dr. Vito Chiantera has performed over 10,000 surgeries at Ruesch Clinic in Naples. He is a gynecologic oncologist specializing in deep endometriosis and pelvic neurosurgery. Dr. Chiantera serves as Vice President of the International Society of Neuropelveology in Zurich. He also holds a role as a Professor at the University of Palermo.

• Uses laparoscopic and robotic systems like the Da Vinci Xi.
• Treats complex conditions like ovarian cancer and uterine prolapse.
• Pioneered neuromodulation techniques for chronic pelvic pain management.
• Held clinical and academic roles at Charité Berlin and Cornell University.

Dr. Luigi Masoni is a general surgeon at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome. He specializes in oncological surgery and minimally invasive colorectal procedures. Dr. Masoni created a new laparoscopic bilio-intestinal bypass technique. He also developed a three-trocar method for total proctocolectomy.

• Specialized in colorectal surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in the USA.
• Treats pelvic floor disorders and colorectal cancer using minimally invasive techniques.
• Former lecturer and scientific council member at the University of Rome La Sapienza.
• Works at a hospital accredited by the Italian National Health Service.

Dr. Fabio Meneghini specializes in ultrasonic rhinoplasty at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He uses ultrasound instruments to sculpt nasal bones without rasps or chisels. This technique reduces bleeding, swelling, and bruising for his patients. Dr. Meneghini acts as Co-Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Unit.

• Expert in reconstructive and functional rhinoplasty using conservative surgical methods.
• Member of the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
• Serves as a lecturer at the University of Padua.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy.

Dr. Tommaso Lupattelli has performed over 3,000 embolization procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He is a specialist in urological surgery, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery. Dr. Lupattelli was named the European Community Physician of the Year. He earned this award for advancing mini-invasive embolization techniques.

• Trained for two years in top-tier university hospitals in London.
• Author of over 200 scientific publications on endovascular treatments.
• Specializes in embolization for varicocele and uterine fibroids.
• Former professor of radiology and interventional radiology in Perugia.