Page 2 - Treatment in Milan (Italy)

After receiving his Medical Degree, Board Certification in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and PhD in Basic and Applied Immunology, Dr. Della Torre worked for 3 years in the United States at the “Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard Medical School” in Boston. Thanks to a Cariplo Foundation research grant, Dr. Della Torre returned to Italy in 2018 and established his lab within the Division of Genetic and Cell Biology of San Raffale Hospital (Milan, Italy).

Dr. Della Torre is now Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Senior Consultant at the Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy, and Rare Disease (UnIRAR) of San Raffaele Hospital.

Dr. Della Torre authored more than 100 scientific publications on international peer-reviewed journals and achieved prestigious awards such as the Collegio Ghislieri and the Cariplo Foundation awards for young researchers, the TRIDEO award, the MyFirst AIRC research grant, and the Career Research Grant Award from the FOREUM Foundation.

With his seminal works Dr. Della Torre contributed to the characterization of a novel autoimmune disease known as “IgG4-related disease” and is currently considered “World Expert of IgG4-related disease” by the prestigious Expertscape platform.

Dr. Della Torre is the Disease Coordinator of the IgG4-related disease European working group of the European Reference Network (ERN) on Rare Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ReCONNET).

Up to September 2022, his scientific publications received more than 6000 citations with an H-index of 35.

Dr. Della Torre presented his studies in different national and international immune-rheumatologic congresses, organized a number of scientific meetings, and co-authored 10 medical books. He presently serves as reviewer for more than 50 peer-reviewed journals and as associated editor for three international scientific journals. Dr. Della Torre is a Head of the:

• IgG4-Related Disease Clinic
• Autoimmune pancreatitis Clinic
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Clinic at San Raffaele Hospital (Milan, Italy)

The doctor is the Head of the Clinical Cardiology Unit at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and serves as a Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute University. With a medical degree from the University of Milan, the doctor specialized in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, and Cardiology. The doctor has extensive experience in cardiology, having performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations, coronary angiographies, pacemaker implants, and more than 2,000 coronary angioplasties. Additionally, the doctor has conducted 1,000 procedures involving coronary stent implants and is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

The doctor is a leading expert in urology and andrology, directing the Urological Research Institute in Italy. Specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, the doctor has performed over 8,000 urology and andrology surgeries and developed a unique method for correcting occlusive vein dysfunction.

Graduating from the University of Milan, the doctor holds a specialty in urology and an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. With over 1,000 published papers, the doctor is recognized as one of the most influential researchers of the past decade.

The doctor has received numerous awards, including the Hugh Hampton Young Award and the Frans Debruyne Lifetime Achievement Award.

The doctor is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid diseases, performing over 200 surgeries annually using minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in the laparoscopic treatment of adrenal diseases. The doctor applies extensive experience in organizing treatment for gastrointestinal pathologies, including the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, bile ducts, and pancreas, as well as addressing abdominal wall and complex tumor diseases.

The doctor is an Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. As the Head of the Responsible Functional Unit of Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery at the Cardio-Toracic-Vascular Department of San Raffaele Institute, the doctor specializes in treating lung and pleural diseases, as well as mediastinal disorders.

The doctor is affiliated with the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Italian Society of Thoracic Endoscopy. With a robust academic contribution, the doctor has authored a monograph and over 200 scientific publications in both national and international journals.

The doctor specializes in oncogynecology, focusing on surgical treatment of cancer. Expertise includes performing minimally invasive laparoscopic operations, providing advanced care for patients with gynecological cancers.

The doctor leads the Pediatric Immunohaematology Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan and serves as a University Professor. Specializing in haematology, immunology, and pediatrics, the doctor focuses on primary immunodeficiencies and gene therapy, particularly for ADA-SCID and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.

With a career spanning over two decades, the doctor has held key positions in pediatric clinical research and gene therapy. The doctor has authored over 180 publications and collaborates on research projects with various prestigious organizations.

The doctor is the Head of the Breast Cancer Group in the department of Medical Oncology with over 15 years of experience in treating breast cancer patients. He has co-investigated more than 100 clinical trials and leads the clinical translational and immunotherapy research group, focusing on the immune system's role in cancer and the potential of immunotherapies.

He has a specialization in medical oncology from the University of Milan-Bicocca and has published over 45 papers on breast cancer. His scientific contributions include co-inventing a patent for identifying patients who benefit from specific drug combinations.

The doctor is the Head of the Medical Gynecological Oncology Group and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital. Specializing in gynecological oncology, the doctor focuses on the treatment of rare gynecological tumors, fertility preservation in oncology, and cancer during pregnancy. Since 2002, the doctor has led the Gynecology Oncology Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, having previously served as a Medical Assistant there from 1992 to 2002.

The doctor graduated from the University of Milan with a degree in general medicine, specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, and oncology. The doctor holds qualifications for Associate Professor and Professor in obstetrics and gynecology.

Neurology

Dr. Roberto Bassani has performed over 2,500 major spinal surgical operations in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Spine Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

Spine Neurosurgeon

Orthopedist, Oncologist, Specialist in osteosarcoma treatment

Head of the Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Surgeon

The doctor is a renowned orthopedic surgeon, recognized for developing a unique surgical staging system for spinal tumors and innovative tumor resection techniques. With over 3,000 surgeries performed, the doctor specializes in spine tumors, trauma, infections, and degenerative pathologies.

Currently, the doctor serves as the Director of the Spinal Teaching Program and Head of Spine Tumor Surgery at the GSpine4 Spine Surgery Unit in IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi. Previously, the doctor led departments at Rizzoli Institute and Ospedale Maggiore in Bologna.

The doctor has authored over 430 research articles and invented a Carbon Fiber System for post-surgical tumor reconstruction.

The doctor is a Chief of Department and Interventional Cardiologist at San Donato Hospital in Milan, recognized internationally for expertise in endovascular and structural heart disease interventions. The doctor serves as a European proctor for TAVI and MITRACLIP, providing consultancy on advanced techniques in numerous Italian and international hospitals. Additionally, the doctor is a board member of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (Sici-Gise) and is responsible for various clinical studies and position papers.