Best oncologists: TOP 781 doctors

Prof. Filippini began his career in 1980 and has been teaching at the University of Chieti since the 1990s in the fields of General Surgery, Microsurgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Gynecology. His primary focus is oncological surgery, particularly specializing in "The surgical treatment of locally advanced tumors and multi-organ resections." He has enriched his expertise by visiting prominent reference centers in the United States, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, New York City. There, he delved into minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and microsurgical techniques under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as John Daly, Michele Gagner, and Murray Brennan. Additionally, in 2005, he further expanded his skills at the City of Hope Oncology Center in Los Angeles, focusing on robotic surgery in oncology.

In 1980, Prof. Filippini graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti in Italy with honors, presenting an experimental thesis on lympho-venous anastomosis using microsurgical techniques. He completed his specialization in general surgery at the University of Pisa with distinction after five years. In 1990, he obtained another specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the University of Padua in Italy, where he maintained a stellar academic record.

Prof. Filippini has presented at numerous national and international conferences and authored over 100 scientific publications. Additionally, he has co-authored two monographs. 

Dr. Joan Albanell Mestres is a leading oncologist who specializes in breast cancer. He earned his MBBS from the University Autónoma de Barcelona in 1989. He leads the breast cancer program at HM Delfos and oversees Oncology services at Clin del Mar in Spain.

Dr. Albanell has published 120 scientific articles, with over 9,000 citations. He directs cancer research at Del Mar. He is also an active member of GEICAM, CIBERONC, AIECA, and SEOM. He regularly contributes to important oncology research.

Head of the Thoracic Surgery Clinic

Doctor, surgical oncologist, specialist in breast diseases

20 years of experience

• Specializes in organ-preserving operations for breast cancer and breast reconstruction using implants and the patient's own tissue;
• has performed over 3,000 surgeries including radical mastectomies, lumpectomies, milk duct removals and breast reconstruction using implants;
• Member of the Indian Oncological Society, Association of Surgeons of India.