Doctors in Italy — Page 3

Dr. Carlo Saltutti is a urological surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. Dr. Saltutti treats disorders of the male and female urinary and reproductive systems. He uses a personalized approach to ensure effective, high-quality patient care.

• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and minimally invasive nephrectomy.
• Treats urological conditions including kidney stones, incontinence, and sexual dysfunction.
• Member of the Italian Society of Urology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital, part of the GVM Care Research network.

Dr. Fausto Castriota is an interventional cardiologist at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He is the principal investigator for the Protected TAVR study on brain protection. He serves as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). Dr. Castriota holds dual specializations in cardiology and radiology.

• Authored over 150 full-length publications and 20 chapters in specialized medical volumes.
• Treats coronary artery disease and performs transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
• Member of the international editorial board for the journal Eurointervention.
• Works at JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital, which handles 15% of Italy’s cardiac surgeries.

Dr. Roberto Nonni is a gastroenterologist and wellness specialist at the Lucia Magnani Health Clinic. He focuses on digestive health, preventive medicine, and longevity. Dr. Nonni has over 30 years of experience managing medical teams and patient care. He performs diagnostic ultrasound and evaluations for personalized health check-up programs.

• Specializes in Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, anemia, and gallstones.
• Serves as a Medical Tutor for wellness and long-term prevention programs.
• Former Head of General Medicine and Ultrasound Services.
• Works at a clinic rated best for medical screening by Bookimed.

Dr. Carlo Savini is a cardiac surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He specializes in mitral restorative surgery and minimally invasive heart procedures. Dr. Savini serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna. He has practiced at top cardiac institutions in Belgium, Spain, and Holland.

• Performs percutaneous aortic valve replacement and thoracic aortic surgery.
• Expert in atrial fibrillation surgery and heart transplant procedures.
• Member of the International Society of Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
• Works at Maria Cecilia Hospital, which handles over 15% of Italy's cardiac surgeries.

Dr. Marcello Deraco has treated over 1,200 patients with peritoneal cancer. He directs the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital. Dr. Deraco specializes in cytoreductive surgery and heated chemotherapy. He is a professor of surgery at Milan University.

• Uses HIPEC and PIPAC techniques for abdominal cancer treatment.
• Published over 250 scientific articles and 25 book chapters.
• Completed fellowships at Gustave Roussy, Royal Marsden, and Washington Cancer Institute.
• Served as the lead physician for the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Program.

Dr. Arnaldo Filippini is a general surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He specializes in oncological surgery for tumors and multi-organ resections. Dr. Filippini trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and the City of Hope Oncology Center. He has published over 100 scientific works on reconstructive and oncological surgery techniques.

• Performs complex resections of the stomach, esophagus, and large intestine.
• Expert in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted oncology procedures.
• Treats bladder cancer, esophageal cancer, and adrenal tumors.
• Works at the JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital.

Dr. Stefano Spiezia is the Principal Investigator for the first in-human trial treating benign thyroid nodules. He works as an endocrinologist at Ruesch Clinic in Naples. Dr. Spiezia is also the Head of the Endocrine Surgery Operative Unit at Ospedale del Mare. He is a qualified robotic surgeon and a founder member of EUROMIT.

• Specializes in thyroid-saving interventions including radio frequency, microwave, and laser thermoablation.
• Uses ultrasound-guided needle aspiration for precise diagnosis of thyroid and lymph nodes.
• Authored over 60 scientific publications with more than 3,400 citations in his field.
• Served as a professor at the Second University of Naples for 16 years.
• Acts as General Secretary for the Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.

Dr. Domenico Riitano, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1989 and specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1994 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In 2007 he completed his training with a further specialization in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery at the University of Messina.

He perfected his technique in Brazil at various specialized hospitals and clinics, including the Fluminense Clinic of Plastic Surgery “Niteroi” in Rio De Janeiro.

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive valve surgery at Ospedale Santa Maria. He is the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery for GVM Care & Research. Dr. Speziale earned the Top Doctors Award for his surgical expertise. He co-founded the Mitral Academy to improve restorative heart surgery techniques.

• Specializes in mitral valve repair and thoracic aortic surgery.
• Performs both on-pump and off-pump myocardial revascularization.
• Author of over 90 scientific publications in journals like the European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS).

Dr. Egle Muti is a plastic surgeon at Santa Caterina da Siena in Turin. She focuses on post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and the treatment of tuberous breasts. Dr. Muti is a professor of plastic surgery at San Luigi Gonzaga Medical University. She also treats congenital conditions like gynecomastia and performs complex nose surgery.

• Member of the National Operational Forces Group on Breast Cancer (FONCAM).
• Sits on the breast surgery study group of the Italian society SICPRE.
• Former teacher of facial anatomical dissection at the Free University of Brussels.
• Performs diverse breast procedures including fat transfer and implant revision.

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.

Cardiologist

Dr. Ottavio Alfieri is a heart surgeon at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. He developed the Alfieri Mitral Repair technique. This is now a global standard for treating mitral regurgitation. Dr. Alfieri has performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures during his career.

• Served as President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Authored over 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books on heart surgery.
• Holds multiple patents for heart valve treatment devices.
• Winner of the Gold Medal from the European Society of Cardiology.

Endocrinologist

Dr. Nadia Di Muzio heads the Radiotherapy Department at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. She is the Italian Coordinator of the Brachytherapy Italian Group. Her work focuses on high-precision radiotherapy for prostate and lung cancer. Dr. Di Muzio has published 200 studies in radiation oncology research. She teaches as a professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.

• Specializes in tomotherapy and high-precision hypofraction techniques.
• Completed a clinical internship at the University of Madison in the USA.
• Is a member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology.
• Works at San Raffaele, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Neurology

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.