Best Doctors in Italy

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.

Dr. Giulio Boscarino is a vascular and plastic surgeon at the Lucia Magnani Health Clinic in Italy. He performs facial plastic surgery and general surgical procedures. The clinic where he works holds multiple Patient Choice awards for medical check-ups.

The facility treats 500 patients annually and has a 30-bed recovery space. Dr. Boscarino works with a team of 40 medical specialists in Bologna. His work includes aesthetic reconstruction and vascular surgery.

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. Sandro Bordin is an ENT specialist at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome. He treats conditions of the ear, nose, and throat and performs surgeries including cochlear implant placement and embolization for epistaxis. He works at a hospital that treats 14,000 patients every year and holds institutional accreditation from the Lazio Region. The clinic is a patient choice destination for surgical care in Italy.

Dr. Paolo Gentileschi is a general surgeon at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome. He performs weight loss surgery and treats obesity, gastroenterology, and proctology conditions. He works at a facility that treats 14,000 patients annually and holds accreditation from the Lazio Region.

Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy opened in 1932 and performs robotic surgery. Dr. Gentileschi is part of a team of 145 doctors in this 206-bed hospital. The facility meets national quality standards for surgical care in Italy.

Dr. Marco De Angelis is a nutritionist and physiology expert at Lucia Magnani Health Clinic. He developed the De Angelis method to align eating habits with human physiology. This approach focuses on the body's natural daily rhythm and meal composition.

• Uses body composition analysis to personalize nutrition and wellness plans.
• Treats patients within the clinic's signature Long Life Formula programs.
• Manages nutrition for medical check-ups, detox retreats, and longevity health.
• Works at a clinic recognized for excellence in medical screening and assistance.

Dr. Paolo Cossu is an anesthesiologist at Mater Olbia Hospital in Italy. He works at a facility with over 110 doctors and 250 patient beds. Dr. Cossu performs anesthesia for various surgical therapies. The medical center where he practices was established to serve the Rome region.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Vincenzo Maria Saraceni is a general practitioner at Mater Olbia Hospital in Rome. He treats patients requiring complex physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a focus on cerebral palsy. He practices at a 250-bed facility that integrates recovery programs with clinical care.

Dr. Saraceni treats patients requiring long-term physical therapy and motor skill recovery. He works with a team of over 100 specialists at Mater Olbia. His work supports the hospital’s function as a center for rehabilitation in Italy. Dr. Saraceni manages cases involving neurodevelopmental conditions and physical disabilities.

Dr. Pierluigi Maria Rinaldi is the Director of the Radiation Oncology Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital. He specializes in oncological imaging and interventional techniques for the breast. He is a co-editor for an international radiology journal. Dr. Rinaldi has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles on radiology and breast-specific imaging.

• Member of the Italian Society of Medical Radiology (SIRM).
• Member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR).
• Former teacher of professional radiology training at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
• Performs specialized diagnostics including mammography, MRI, and angiography.

Dr. Gian Carlo Mattiucci directs the Radiation Oncology Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital. He specializes in using precise imaging to optimize radiation treatments for prostate and lung cancers. Dr. Mattiucci serves as a faculty member for the ESTRO Teaching Course. He also holds an assistant professorship at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

• Expert in Intensity Modulated (IMRT) and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy.
• Performs cranial and extracranial adaptive radiation and brachytherapy.
• Integrates radiotherapy with surgery and chemotherapy for gastrointestinal tumors.
• Practices at Mater Olbia, a joint venture with Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital.