Best cardiac surgeons in Milan: TOP 7 doctors

Professor Lorenzo Menicanti has performed 15,000+ heart surgeries and pioneered the technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle.

• Specializes in cardiac surgery with of experience
• Internationally recognized for innovative surgical techniques
• Author of 160+ highly cited scientific papers
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations

Dr. Alessandro Frigiola is one of Italy's most experienced cardiac surgeons, renowned for his success in heart-related procedures at San Donato Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cardiac surgeries with high success rates
• Active member in international cardiac interventions
• Recognized expert in both cardiology and cardiac surgery

Dr. Francesco Bedogni is an international expert in endovascular and structural heart interventions, serving as Chief of Department at San Donato Hospital.

• European proctor for TAVI and MITRACLIP procedures
• Board member of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology
• Leads clinical studies advancing heart surgery techniques
• Consultant for Italian and international hospitals on complex cases

Performs 200+ congenital heart surgeries annually – Dr. Carminati treats both children and adults at San Donato Hospital.

• specializing in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease
• Expert in atrial and ventricular septal defect repairs
• Performs complex cases like Tetralogy of Fallot
• Has operated on high-profile professional athletes

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Nano leads the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit at San Donato Hospital, specializing in cardiovascular diseases with over 150 publications.

• Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at University of Milan
• Trained at Arizona Heart Institute and Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires
• Member of Italian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Expert in advanced endovascular therapy techniques

Developed the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique – now the standard for mitral valve repair – and performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures at San Raffaele.

• 46 years of experience leading the Cardiac Surgery Unit at San Raffaele
• Author of 600+ peer-reviewed articles on cardiac surgery
• Former President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Recipient of the European Cardiology Society's gold medal
• Trained in cardiovascular surgery at top US institutions