Doctors in Italy — Page 4

Head of the Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedist, Oncologist, Specialist in osteosarcoma treatment

Spine Neurosurgeon

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.

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.

Cardiologist

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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

Dr. Luca Carmignani is the Head of Urology at San Donato Hospital in Milan. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries focusing on kidney, prostate, and bladder conditions. Dr. Carmignani is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan and a specialized andrologist.

• Serves as President of the Foundation of the Italian Society of Urology.
• Expert in robotic laparoscopy and endoscopic laser surgery for urologic cancers.
• Performs precise prostatic biopsies using MRI guidance for accurate diagnosis.
• Member of the American Urological Association with over 100 research publications.