Scopri le migliori cliniche e prezzi in Bologna 2026

Dr. Francesco Lolli is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He has performed over 3,000 spine surgeries, focusing on complex vertebral deformities. Dr. Lolli previously served as a spine specialist at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute. He treats congenital, neuromuscular, and degenerative conditions in children and adults.

• Corrects scoliosis and kyphosis using techniques like growing rods and VEPTR.
• Expert in vertebral resection methods, including Smith Petersen and pedicle subtraction osteotomies.
• Active member of AO Spine and speaker at the Global Spine Congress.
• Published 30+ papers in journals such as Spine and the European Spine Journal.

Dr. Fausto Castriota is an interventional cardiologist at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He is the principal investigator for the Protected TAVR study on brain protection. He serves as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). Dr. Castriota holds dual specializations in cardiology and radiology.

• Authored over 150 full-length publications and 20 chapters in specialized medical volumes.
• Treats coronary artery disease and performs transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
• Member of the international editorial board for the journal Eurointervention.
• Works at JCI-accredited Maria Cecilia Hospital, which handles 15% of Italy’s cardiac surgeries.

Dr. François Lechanoine is a neurosurgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He has performed over 2,500 surgeries. This includes 1,600 procedures as the lead surgeon. He specializes in complex brain and spine conditions. Dr. Lechanoine founded the UBE surgical training center at his hospital.

• Holds diplomas from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Eurospine.
• Expert in minimally invasive spine procedures like Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy.
• Treats complex cases including brainstem conditions and pituitary adenomas.
• Works at Maria Cecilia Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Italy.

Dr. Ismail Ayman is a specialist in bariatric and general surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He focuses on obesity management through minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Ayman performs sleeve gastrectomies and various gastric bypass techniques. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Active member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.).
• Specializes in mini laparoscopic bypass and metabolic surgery.
• Expert in emergency surgical interventions and complex proctology procedures.