Doctors in Italy — Page 5

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Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a cardiac surgeon and Director of Cardiac Surgery at Santa Maria Hospital. He lives and works in Rome. He focuses on minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries. Dr. Speziale serves as the Vice President of GVM Care & Research. He treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation and mitral valve prolapse.

• Coordinator of the GVM Care & Research Cardiac Surgery Department.
• Active member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Scientific Director of the Italian Association of Cardiopaths onlus.

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. 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. 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. 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. Arnaldo Filippini is a general surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He specializes in oncological surgery for tumors and multi-organ resections. Dr. Filippini trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and the City of Hope Oncology Center. He has published over 100 scientific works on reconstructive and oncological surgery techniques.

• Performs complex resections of the stomach, esophagus, and large intestine.
• Expert in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted oncology procedures.
• Treats bladder cancer, esophageal cancer, and adrenal tumors.
• Works at the JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital.

Dr. Marcello Deraco has treated over 1,200 patients with peritoneal cancer. He directs the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital. Dr. Deraco specializes in cytoreductive surgery and heated chemotherapy. He is a professor of surgery at Milan University.

• Uses HIPEC and PIPAC techniques for abdominal cancer treatment.
• Published over 250 scientific articles and 25 book chapters.
• Completed fellowships at Gustave Roussy, Royal Marsden, and Washington Cancer Institute.
• Served as the lead physician for the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Program.

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.