Leading Doctors in the world

Professor Alessandro Castiglioni is a leading cardiac and thoracic surgeon in Italy with over three decades of experience and more than 6,000 cardiac surgeries performed. He heads the Cardiac Surgery Unit of Aortic Pathology at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and is a contract professor at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. Internationally recognized for his pioneering work in minimally invasive and hybrid surgical techniques, Professor Castiglioni is widely regarded as one of the top cardiac surgeons in Italy. His expertise spans complex aortic procedures, valve repair and replacement, and beating-heart surgery techniques.

Dr. Marianna Volpe is a leading cardiologist in Italy, currently serving as the Head of the Cardiological Rehabilitation Unit at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan. With over 20 years of experience, she is recognized for her expertise in cardiovascular disease management, clinical cardiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. During her career, she has developed a specialization in both pediatric and adult congenital heart conditions and is highly skilled in non-invasive diagnostics such as echocardiography and stress testing. Dr. Volpe is considered one of the best cardiologists in Italy for her leadership in cardiac rehabilitation and her contributions to clinical research and patient care

Dr. Alberto Albertini is a leading cardiothoracic surgeon in Italy with over 23 years of distinguished experience in cardiac and vascular surgery. Currently the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Hesperia Hospital in Modena and adjunct professor at the Universities of Ferrara and Brescia, Dr. Albertini is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in mitral valve repair and aortic valve reconstruction. He is one of the top cardiac surgeons in Italy and among the few experts worldwide qualified to teach both the NeoChord technique for mitral valve repair and the Ozaki procedure for aortic valve reconstruction. Known for his innovation in minimally invasive heart surgery, Dr. Albertini has performed over 8,000 cardiac procedures, including 3,000+ minimally invasive operations.

Dr. Giuseppe De Blasio is a top cardiologist in Italy with over 30 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular diseases. He currently serves as Head of the Cardiology Service at Istituto Clinico San Siro and Villa Aprica, and works at the IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant’Ambrogio. In addition to his clinical work, he is a Contract Professor at the School of Specialization in Cardiac Surgery at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele. Dr. De Blasio is a leading expert in ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension, offering both clinical care and academic leadership in the field of cardiology.

Dr. Mario Carminati is a renowned interventional cardiologist and a leading expert in congenital heart disease in Italy. He currently serves as the Head of the Pediatric Cardiology Unit at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan, where he also directs the Center for Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Diseases. With over four decades of experience, Dr. Carminati is recognized as one of the top cardiologists in Italy for the non-surgical treatment of congenital heart defects in both children and adults. His pioneering work in transcatheter interventions has earned him global recognition in interventional pediatric cardiology.

Prof. Francesco Rodolfo Luigi Alamanni is a top cardiac surgeon in Italy and Director of the Second Chair of Cardiac Surgery at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant’Ambrogio and Palazzo della Salute in Milan. With over four decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine, he is one of the most respected heart surgery specialists in Italy. Prof. Alamanni has held multiple leadership roles in clinical and academic cardiac surgery, including Head of Cardiac Surgery at Centro Cardiologico Monzino for over two decades and Full Professor at the University of Milan. He is widely known for his pioneering work in valve reconstruction, coronary interventions, and complex adult congenital surgeries.