Doctors in Italy — Page 5

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. 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. 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.

Neurology

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. 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.

Endocrinologist

Spine Neurosurgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Spine 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.

Orthopedist, Oncologist, Specialist in osteosarcoma treatment

Head of the Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Surgeon

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. 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.

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. Carlo Meloni leads the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. He specializes in recovery after surgery and heart failure treatment. Dr. Meloni performs over 1,000 echocardiograms every year. He has worked at San Raffaele Hospital since 1991.

• Manages recovery for patients following complex cardiac surgical procedures.
• Treats conditions including arrhythmia, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
• Practices at San Raffaele, one of Europe's largest research hospitals.
• The hospital holds IRCCS accreditation from the Italian Ministry of Health.

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. 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.