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The doctor is an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Milan, with a distinguished career in vascular surgery, focusing on cardiovascular diseases and angiology. Graduating with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1990 and specializing in Vascular Surgery in 1995, the doctor has been a pivotal figure in the field.

As Head of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, the doctor has contributed significantly to the discipline, authoring over 150 publications in renowned journals. The doctor is also a member of the Italian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the Italian Society of Phlebology.

Additionally, the doctor has organized and coordinated advanced courses in endovascular therapy and surgery at several prestigious universities.

The doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Catholic University of Rome and has specialized in Urology, Paediatric Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery. As a prominent cardiac surgeon, the doctor has performed over 15,000 heart operations and is the author of a technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle. The doctor is a member of multiple medical associations and has contributed significantly to the field with over 160 scientific papers that have a high citation rate.

The doctor is a hepatobiliary surgeon with over 25 years of experience and is a pioneer in minimally invasive liver surgery. They initiated and developed the San Raffaele laparoscopic liver resection program and currently serve as the Head of the Hepatobiliary and General Surgery Division at the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. As the Scientific Director of the Italian Group of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery, their clinical and research focus includes surgical oncology for colorectal liver metastases, cholangiocarcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The doctor has performed over 3,000 liver resections, with more than 900 laparoscopic procedures.

Dr. Alessandro Giovanelli is a bariatric surgeon with 39 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and general surgery. He has performed over 9,000 open general surgical operations. His expertise includes complex procedures such as gastric sleeve resection, gastric bypass, and gastric banding. He often uses advanced video-assisted and robotic techniques.

Dr. Giovanelli has published 70 articles in international medical journals. He is dedicated to research and education in bariatric and metabolic surgery. He is a member of SICOB and IFSO. He also holds advanced certifications in laparoscopic and robotic surgery from universities in Italy, Belgium, and the USA.

Dr. Tommaso Grandi graduated with honors in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in 2004. In 2007, he was awarded a research fellowship at the Department of Neurosciences, Head and Neck Rehabilitation at the same university.

From 2008 to 2013, he served as Adjunct Professor of Periodontology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

In 2013, he founded the Tommaso Grandi Dental Clinic, a center dedicated to clinical care, scientific research, and professional training in the field of dental implantology.

Dr. Grandi has collaborated with international colleagues on research related to immediate loading protocols in implant dentistry. He is the primary author of several peer-reviewed scientific publications in internationally recognized implantology journals.

Thanks to his ongoing contribution to research, he was invited to join the Editorial Board of the European Journal of Oral Implantology, one of the most prestigious journals in the field. He is also a frequent speaker at courses and conferences in Italy and abroad.

Dr. Roberto Danchise is a top orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in traumatology and knee surgery. He performed Italy’s first meniscus transplant. He has completed over 16,000 arthroscopic procedures and more than 2,100 knee replacements. His skills cover orthopedic surgery, sports injuries, joint diseases, and advanced arthroscopic methods.

Dr. Danchise is Chair of the Italian Society for Knee Surgery. He co-founded SIGASCOT and serves on the Lombardy Region Advisory Board for cartilage transplantation. He is a member of ESSKA and ISAKOS. He also founded and is editor-in-chief of the journal Artroscopia e Ginocchio.

Dr. Alessio Lovi is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in traumatology and spine surgery for adults and children. He performs advanced procedures such as vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and anterior cervical discectomy. Dr. Lovi also treats scoliosis with both conservative and surgical methods, including endoscopic techniques.

He holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment. Dr. Lovi is a member of Eurospine and the Italian Society for Spine Surgery. He has published many scientific articles and has made important contributions to research on spinal diseases. He is known for his clinical skill and innovative approach in spine care.

Head of the Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Surgeon

The doctor serves as the Deputy Director of the Hematology Oncology Department and Director of the Lymphoma Unit at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute, with a focus on lymphoma treatment.

He is the founder of the Italian Lymphoma Foundation, dedicated to advancing clinical studies in lymphoma management.

His academic background includes a degree in general medicine and surgery from the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Parma, and a specialty in medical oncology from the University of Milan.

The doctor has authored over 300 papers on lymphoma treatment and is a member of several prestigious hematology and oncology societies.

The doctor is a consultant in Andrology and Urology at San Raffaele Hospital with extensive experience in treating male and female urogenital pathologies. Graduating from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan, the doctor specializes in Andrology, General Surgery, and Urology.

Proficient in performing diagnostic procedures for infertility, impotence, and bladder tumors, the doctor is also skilled in treating congenital and acquired pathologies of the male genital organs. Engaged in laboratory research on the pathophysiology of the genitourinary system, the doctor has authored over 150 scientific articles and is an active participant in national and international congresses.

Cardiology

The doctor is a cardiologist at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy, specializing in cardiac rehabilitation post-surgery and the treatment of heart failure, arrhythmia, heart attacks, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.

Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Milan in 1986 and received a specialization in cardiology in 1990. Performs over 1,000 echocardiograms annually.

From 1991 to 2010, served as a cardiologist in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and has been the Head of this department since 2010.

The doctor is an experienced medical oncologist with over 30 years of practice, specializing in pancreatic adenocarcinoma, gastro-esophageal cancers, and central nervous system tumors. The doctor serves as the Director of Strategic Program of Clinical Coordination at the Pancreas Center in IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele since 2016.

The doctor has coordinated the Italian Association of Medical Oncology guidelines for pancreatic cancer treatment and management. With a strong academic background from the University of Milan, the doctor holds specialties in radiation and clinical oncology. The doctor has published over 180 papers and chaired numerous clinical trials on metastatic pancreatic cancer.

The doctor specializes in oncogynecology, focusing on surgical treatment of cancer. Expertise includes performing minimally invasive laparoscopic operations, providing advanced care for patients with gynecological cancers.

The doctor is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid diseases, performing over 200 surgeries annually using minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in the laparoscopic treatment of adrenal diseases. The doctor applies extensive experience in organizing treatment for gastrointestinal pathologies, including the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, bile ducts, and pancreas, as well as addressing abdominal wall and complex tumor diseases.

Neurology

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The doctor is the Head of the Urology Department at Policlinico San Donato Research Hospital in Milan and serves as President of the Foundation of the Italian Society of Urology. Specializing in andrology, urology, and prostatic biopsy under MRI guidance, the doctor has performed over 10,000 surgeries, including oncologic surgeries of the kidney, prostate, and bladder, as well as endoscopic laser surgery and robotic laparoscopy.

With a career spanning over three decades, the doctor has held significant positions at various prestigious institutions and is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan. The doctor has authored over 100 research publications in urologic surgery.