Best surgeons in Italy: TOP 15 doctors

Dr. Chiesa pioneered the 'frozen elephant trunk' technique for aortic diseases and leads in vascular graft infection treatments at San Raffaele.

• Specializes in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic diseases
• Former president of both French and Italian Vascular Surgery Societies
• Training in cardiac and vascular surgery across Milan, Lyon, and Houston
• Scientific coordinator for Vascular Update Journal
• Member of European Society for Vascular Surgery guideline committees

3,000+ liver resections performed – Prof. Aldrighetti pioneered minimally invasive techniques at San Raffaele Hospital.

• 900+ laparoscopic liver resections – among the highest volumes worldwide
• Head of Hepatobiliary Surgery at San Raffaele – one of Europe's leading centers
• Scientific Director of Italy's Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery group
• Published 650+ research works on liver surgery techniques

Dr. Caterina Lania is a leading urologist at San Raffaele Hospital, specializing in male and female urogenital pathologies with 150+ published scientific articles.

• Specialized in Andrology, General Surgery, and Urology
• Performs all types of diagnostic procedures for infertility, impotence, and bladder tumors
• Experienced in treating congenital and acquired pathologies of the male genital organs
• Conducts research on the pathophysiology of the genitourinary system

Surgeon

2,500+ spinal surgeries performed since 2008 – Dr. Bassani specializes in minimally invasive and 'non-fusion' techniques at IRCCS Galeazzi.

• Director of the II Spine Unit at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute
• Expert in anterior approach spine surgeries and dynamic stabilization
• Trained in Paris, Strasbourg, Bad Berka, and Sacramento
• Professor at the Neurosurgical Specialization School, University of Turin
• First Prize Winner at the 13° International ARGOS Spine Symposium

Spine Surgeon

Dr. Grecchi specializes in maxillofacial surgery at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute, with over 100 publications in the field.

• Referent for the National Ectodermal Dysplasia Association
• Consultant at the Italian Stomatological Institute in Milan
• Founding member of GISOS, focusing on osseointegration and synthesis

Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a general surgeon with 35 years of experience. He specializes in oncology and general surgery. Dr. Masoni is known for his skill in minimally invasive colorectal, proctological, and pelvic floor surgeries. He developed a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique. He also received recognition for performing a total proctocolectomy using a three-trocar method.

Dr. Masoni is active in research and teaching. He served on the Didactic and Scientific Council at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. He completed specializations at both 'La Sapienza' and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. This has strengthened his international profile.

Dr. Tondolo has performed over 1,300 surgeries including liver, pancreas, and kidney transplants, with 500+ oncologic operations mainly laparoscopic.

• Director of General Surgery Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital
• Specializes in laparoscopic procedures for colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers
• Teaching faculty at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
• Member of Italian Society of Surgery and Italian Society of Oncologic Surgery

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a leading Italian cardiologist and cardiovascular surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive and noninvasive surgery for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves. He also treats cardiac arrhythmia and heart failure. Dr. Speziale has performed thousands of complex procedures. These include CABG, valve replacements, pacemaker implantations, and septal defect closures.

Dr. Speziale earned his medical degree with honors from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. He completed a specialization in cardiac surgery and holds a Ph.D. from La Sapienza University. He is Vice President of GVM Care & Research and leads cardiac surgery departments at several hospitals. Dr. Speziale is an active member of major cardiac societies. He has made important contributions to research and clinical practice in his field.