Doctors in Italy — Page 3

Dr. Mario Goisis is a plastic surgeon and director of nine Doctor’s Equipe clinical centers in Italy. He invented the Microfat and Nanofat procedures for regenerative medicine. His work is based on over 2,000 successful fat transfers. Dr. Goisis specializes in maxillofacial surgery and aesthetic procedures.

• Developed ISO-certified fat transfer techniques used for full-face and body contouring.
• Editor of the Atlas of Aesthetic Treatments published by Springer.
• Trained at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
• Treats patients across nine specialized centers focused on regenerative 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. Alessio Lovi is an orthopedic surgeon at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment from the Spine Society of Europe. Dr. Lovi specializes in treating spinal deformities and degenerative pathologies in children and adults. He uses endoscopic techniques to treat complex conditions like scoliosis and herniated discs.

• Performs specialized procedures including vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and anterior cervical discectomy.
• Served as a member of the Eurospine Membership Council.
• Sits on the Scientific Board of the Euromediterranean Society of Pediatrics in Orthopedic Disease.
• Treats specific spinal conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and osteoporosis.

The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. After graduating in Medicine and Surgery in 1989, the doctor completed a specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1994 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, followed by a specialization in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery at the University of Messina in 2007.

To further refine clinical expertise, the doctor completed advanced training in Brazil, gaining significant international experience at specialized medical facilities, including the Fluminense Clinic of Plastic Surgery in Rio de Janeiro.

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. 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. Luca Dalla Paola has performed 12,000+ diabetic foot operations at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He achieves a 90–95% success rate in limb-saving interventions. He specializes in limb salvage and Charcot foot reconstruction. Dr. Dalla Paola treats complex bone infections and severe diabetic injuries.

• Directs the Diabetic Foot Treatment center at the JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital.
• Winner of the Ilizarov Award of Excellence for his work in external fixation.
• Recipient of the Paul Brand Memorial Lecture Award.
• Member of the European Diabetic Foot Study Group and an editorial board member.

Dr. Saverio Iacopino is a cardiologist at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He was among the first surgeons in Italy to implant the Micra TPS. This is the smallest pacemaker in the world. It requires no surgery for implantation. Dr. Iacopino specializes in treating complex cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure.

• Uses DiamondTemp technology for minimally invasive cardiac ablation.
• Introduced CardioInsight to Italy for 3D heart rhythm mapping.
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital performing 15% of Italy's cardiac surgeries.

Dr. Enrico Motti performs over 500 Gamma Knife procedures per year at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He specializes in treating inoperable intracranial tumors, vascular lesions, and trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Motti holds a patent for interfacing stereotaxic equipment with CT scanning methods. He coordinates the Gamma Knife unit at a JCI-accredited facility in Italy.

• Performed the first brain implantation of dopaminergic cells for Parkinson's in Italy.
• Authored about 100 publications in national and international medical journals.
• Organized the first European Meeting of Gamma Knife Users.
• Instructs new Gamma Knife centers globally, including UC Davis in California.

Dr. Serena Piacentini is an endocrinologist at Mater Olbia Hospital in Sardinia. She holds a PhD from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. Dr. Piacentini manages complex metabolic diseases and hormonal imbalances. She works within a joint venture involving Rome's Gemelli University Hospital.

• Specializes in thyroid, adrenal, and hypothalamic-pituitary disorders.
• Treats metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia.
• Provides pediatric endocrinology for children with growth or hormonal issues.
• Expertise includes osteoporosis and menstrual cycle dysfunctions.

Dr. Paolo Profice directs the Operating Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital in Sardinia. He specializes in Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and cerebrovascular pathology. Dr. Profice graduated with honors from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. He holds a Master in Cerebrovascular Diseases from La Sapienza University.

• Serves as a certified instructor in advanced medical simulation.
• Treats complex neuromuscular pathologies and cerebrovascular diseases.
• Conducts clinical research in neurophysiology and neurology.
• Works at a facility backed by Qatar Foundation and Gemelli University Hospital.

Dr. Vincenzo Tondolo directs the General Surgery Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital in Italy. He has performed over 1,300 surgical procedures as the primary operator. Dr. Tondolo earned his medical degree with honors from the Catholic University in Rome. He completed a visiting fellowship in the transplant division at Rikshospitalet in Norway.

• Performed over 500 oncologic operations, primarily using laparoscopic techniques.
• Expertise includes liver, pancreas, and kidney transplants.
• Handled over 370 emergency surgeries as the first operator.
• Active member of the Italian Society of Surgery.

Dr. Piero Giustacchini is the Director of Endocrine and Bariatric Surgery at Mater Olbia Hospital. He has performed over 4,500 surgical procedures in his career. Dr. Giustacchini specializes in laparoscopic surgery for morbid obesity and thyroid diseases. He holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome.

• Completed over 1,500 operations specifically as the primary surgeon.
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for adrenal and pancreatic endocrine tumors.
• Former teacher at the National School of Endocrine Surgery in Italy.
• Past instructor of general surgery professional training at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.