Doctors in Italy — Page 4

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.

Dr. Francesco Montorsi has performed over 8,000 urological and andrological surgeries at San Raffaele Hospital. He serves as the Scientific Director of the San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Dr. Montorsi is recognized among the most influential researchers of the past decade. He developed a specific vein patching method to correct occlusive vein dysfunction.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted surgeries for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer.
• Authored over 1,000 scientific papers in the field of urology.
• Received the Frans Debruyne Lifetime Achievement Award for global contributions.
• Holds an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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. Edoardo Beretta is the Head of Endocrine Surgery at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. He performs over 200 surgeries annually for thyroid and parathyroid diseases. Dr. Beretta focuses on minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques for adrenal and endocrine conditions. He practices at San Raffaele, a research hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

• Specializes in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland surgery.
• Treats gastrointestinal pathologies involving the esophagus, stomach, colon, and liver.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures for adrenal diseases and complex tumors.
• Collaborates with a center recognized by the Italian Ministry of Health (IRCCS).

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.

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.

Dr. Alessandro Aiuti heads the Pediatric Immunohaematology Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital. He is a prominent researcher in gene therapy for rare immune disorders like ADA-SCID. Dr. Aiuti serves as a Professor of Pediatrics at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele. He has authored over 180 scientific publications on primary immunodeficiencies.

• Specializes in gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome and severe immune deficiencies.
• Winner of the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Gene Therapy.
• Coordinates clinical research at SR-Tiget, a world-renowned institute for gene therapy.
• Treats pediatric conditions including Wilms tumor and complex blood disorders.

Dr. Bianchini Giampaolo heads the Breast Cancer Group at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. He is a primary investigator in immunotherapy and clinical translational research. Dr. Bianchini co-invented a medical patent used to identify patient responses to drug combinations. He treats complex breast cancer cases at a facility ranked among the World's Best Hospitals.

• Served as a visiting scientist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
• Acted as a guest researcher at the US National Cancer Institute.
• Led or co-investigated over 100 clinical trials for breast cancer treatments.
• Published over 45 scientific papers on oncology and cancer immunology.

Dr. Giorgia Mangili heads the Medical Gynecological Oncology Group at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. She focuses on rare gynecological tumors, fertility preservation, and cancer during pregnancy. Dr. Mangili is a certified member of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. She works at San Raffaele, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Leads the Gynecology Oncology Unit at a premier European research hospital.
• Sits on the Board of Directors for Multicenter Italian Trials in Ovarian Cancer.
• Treats complex cases of ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers.
• Qualified as a Professor and Associate Professor in obstetrics and gynecology.

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. 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. 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. 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.