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Best Heart Valve Replacement doctors in Italy: TOP 4 doctors

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Ottavio Alfieri

  • 4.6 Excellent • 64 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele

  • 15,000+ cardiac procedures performed – Dr. Alfieri pioneered the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique, now the standard for mitral valve repair.

    • Over 15 years as Director of Cardiac Surgery at San Raffaele
    • Developed patented devices for heart valve treatment
    • Former President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
    • Gold medal recipient from the European Cardiology Society
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Heart Valve Replacement
$43,006.48 - $49,515.56
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Giuseppe Speziale

  • 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

  • Dr. Speziale specializes in minimally invasive heart valve surgeries – a leader in techniques that reduce recovery time. He directs cardiac surgery departments at multiple hospitals.

    • Over 25 years of experience in cardiac surgery
    • Trained at La Sapienza University – one of Italy's top medical schools
    • Member of ISMICS (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery)
    • Published researcher with a Ph.D. in cardiac surgery
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Heart Valve Replacement
$43,006.48 - $49,980.5
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Prof Giuseppe Speziale

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Italy, Bari, Ospedale Santa Maria

  • Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive heart valve surgery, leading cardiac departments at multiple prestigious hospitals.

    • Expert in minimally invasive mitral valve repair
    • President of Mitral Academy's Scientific Committee
    • Author of internationally recognized books on aortic treatments
    • Member of American Association for Thoracic Surgery
    • Recipient of Top Doctors Award in 2021
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Fausto Castriota

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital

  • Principal investigator of the Protected TAVR study – Dr. Castriota specializes in brain protection during aortic valve replacement at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • Graduated from the University of Milan with specializations in Cardiology and Radiology
    • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and other prestigious societies
    • Author of 150+ full-length publications and 20+ book chapters
    • Recipient of the NHMRC Career Development Fellowship in 2015
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Bookimed Insights: Top Heart Valve Replacement Specialists in Italy

Bookimed has coordinated 11 requests for Heart Valve Replacement in Italy, working with 4 specialists. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
Ottavio Alfieri
46 years of experienceMitral valve repairInventor of the widely-used Alfieri Mitral Repair technique – now the standard for mitral regurgitation. Former EACTS President with 600+ published papers.
San Raffaele
Italy
from $350
Giuseppe Speziale
29 years of experienceMinimally invasive valve proceduresPioneer in less invasive valve techniques – reduces surgical trauma. Director of cardiac surgery departments & member of prestigious international societies.
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
Italy
from $200
Prof Giuseppe Speziale
34 years of experienceMinimally invasive valve repairLeader in minimally invasive mitral valve techniques and president of Mitral Academy. Published author on aortic treatments and member of prestigious thoracic surgery associations.
Ospedale Santa Maria
Italy
Price on request
Fausto Castriota
34 years of experienceProtected TAVR proceduresLeads research on brain protection during TAVI – a rare focus. Fellow of multiple prestigious cardiology societies and published author.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
Price on request