Doctors in Italy — Page 4

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. 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. Stefano Boriani is the Head of Spine Tumor Surgery at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio. He has performed over 3,000 surgeries for spinal tumors, trauma, and degenerative conditions. Dr. Boriani developed the WBB staging system, now a global standard for spinal tumor surgery.

• Invented a patented Carbon Fiber System for post-surgical spinal reconstruction.
• Authored over 430 research articles on bone oncology and spine surgery.
• Former Head of Spine Surgery departments at the Rizzoli Institute and Ospedale Maggiore.
• Honorary Member of regional spine societies in Israel, Hungary, Columbia, and Venezuela.

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.

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.

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. 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. Francesco Grecchi is a maxillofacial surgeon at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute in Milan. He serves as the primary referent for the National Ectodermal Dysplasia Association. Dr. Grecchi specializes in complex reconstructive surgery and bone grafting. He works at a Newsweek-ranked hospital known for specialized orthopedic and surgical care.

• Specializes in mandibular osteotomy and oral-maxillofacial reconstruction.
• Co-authored over 100 scientific publications in national and international journals.
• Founding member of the Italian Group for the Study of Osseointegration and Synthesis.
• Consultant for the maxillofacial surgery department at the Italian Stomatological Institute.

Head of the Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Roberto Bassani is an orthopedic spine surgeon at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. He has performed over 3,500 operations on the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Bassani is the Director of the II Spine Unit at his institute. He also serves as a Professor at the University of Turin.

• Specializes in non-fusion techniques including total disc replacement and dynamic stabilization.
• Winner of the first prize at the International ARGOS Spine Symposium in Paris.
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society and Eurospine.
• Expert in anterior and minimally invasive approaches to the spine.