Best Doctors in Italy

Dr. Alberto Margonato is the Head of the Clinical Cardiology Unit at San Raffaele Hospital. He has performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations and coronary angiographies. Dr. Margonato serves as a Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute University. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and managing complex heart conditions.

• Performed over 2,000 coronary angioplasties and 1,000 stent implants.
• Expertise in pacemaker implantation and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
• Works at San Raffaele, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Luca Aldrighetti is the Head of Hepatobiliary Surgery at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. He is a pioneer in minimally invasive liver techniques. Dr. Aldrighetti has performed over 3,000 liver resections. More than 1,000 of these procedures were performed laparoscopically.

• Scientific Director of the Italian Group of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery.
• Treats colorectal liver metastases, hepatocellular carcinoma, and cholangiocarcinoma.
• Author of over 650 scientific research works.
• Former President and founder of the Italian Group of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery.

Dr. Emanuele Della Torre is a world expert in IgG4-related disease at San Raffaele Hospital. He contributed to the first characterization of this rare autoimmune condition. Dr. Della Torre is a senior consultant in immunology and rheumatology. He also serves as an assistant professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

• Recognized as a world expert on Expertscape for IgG4-related disease.
• Authored over 100 scientific publications with 6,000+ citations.
• Heads the clinics for autoimmune pancreatitis and retroperitoneal fibrosis.
• Coordinates European working groups for rare connective tissue diseases.

Dr. Lorenzo Menicanti is a cardiothoracic surgeon at San Donato Hospital in Milan. He has performed over 15,000 heart operations. He authored a global technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle. Dr. Menicanti holds specializations in urology, pediatric surgery, and cardiac surgery.

• Published over 160 scientific papers with high citation rates.
• Treats atrial fibrillation and performs coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Works at a Newsweek-ranked hospital for cardiology and heart surgery.
• Maintains membership in multiple international medical associations.

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. Giampiero Negri heads the Functional Unit of Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery at San Raffaele Institute. He specializes in treating lung cancer, pleural diseases, and mediastinal disorders. Dr. Negri serves as an Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery in Milan. He is a recognized member of the European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

• Performs complex procedures including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and lung cancer surgery.
• Authored over 200 scientific publications and a specialty monograph.
• Member of the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and Italian Society of Thoracic Endoscopy.
• Works at San Raffaele, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Giovanni Nano is the Head of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit at San Donato Hospital in Milan. He serves as an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Milan. Dr. Nano focuses on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and angiology. He works at San Donato, Italy’s top hospital for cardiac and vascular operations.

• Authored over 150 scientific publications in journals like Annals of Vascular Surgery.
• Completed surgical training at the Arizona Heart Institute in the USA.
• Coordinated surgery courses at prestigious universities in Italy, Greece, and Tunisia.
• Member of the Italian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Dr. Andres Jose Maria Ferreri is the Deputy Director of Hematology Oncology at San Raffaele. He leads the Lymphoma Unit at this Newsweek-ranked research hospital in Milan. Dr. Ferreri founded the Italian Lymphoma Foundation to advance clinical studies. He is a recognized authority on both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

• Authored over 300 scientific papers focused on lymphoma treatment.
• Performs autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantations.
• Holds membership in the American Society of Hematology and ESMO.
• Served as Deputy Director of the Medical Oncology Unit between 2007 and 2010.

Dr. Luigi Massimo Zagra is the Head of Hip Surgery at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan. He has performed over 5,000 major orthopedic operations. Dr. Zagra focuses on complex hip primary and revision surgeries. He is a visiting professor at the University of Milan.

• Specializes in hip replacement for congenital dysplasia and post-traumatic malformations.
• Chairs the Scientific Committees of both the European Hip Society and Italian Hip Society.
• Uses ceramic and titanium implants for revision cases involving worn or painful prostheses.
• Authored over 130 articles and spoken at more than 500 medical congresses.
• Works at an institution that performs 75% of Italy's revision orthopedic surgeries.

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.

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The doctor is a specialist in Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery at the Madonnina Clinic in Milan, Italy. With a clinical focus on conditions such as Gastritis, Ascites, Obesity, Stomach Ulcer, and Colon Cancer, the doctor is dedicated to providing expert care in these areas.

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Dr. Michele Reni directs the clinical coordination program at the San Raffaele Pancreas Center. He specializes in treating pancreatic adenocarcinoma and gastro-esophageal cancers. Dr. Reni coordinated the national Italian oncology guidelines for pancreatic cancer management. He practices at San Raffaele, ranked among the best hospitals globally by Newsweek.

• Chair of multiple clinical trials for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
• Published over 180 scientific papers on cancer treatment.
• Holds dual specialties in radiation oncology and clinical oncology.
• Treats tumors of the central nervous system and digestive tract.

Dr. Carlo Meloni leads the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. He specializes in recovery after surgery and heart failure treatment. Dr. Meloni performs over 1,000 echocardiograms every year. He has worked at San Raffaele Hospital since 1991.

• Manages recovery for patients following complex cardiac surgical procedures.
• Treats conditions including arrhythmia, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
• Practices at San Raffaele, one of Europe's largest research hospitals.
• The hospital holds IRCCS accreditation from the Italian Ministry of Health.