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Dr. Prof. Alessandro Giamberti

Dr. Prof. Alessandro Giamberti

Cardiac Surgeon ·
, milan, Italy

37+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Italian

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Specialises in:

Congenital heart diseases in childrenCongenital heart diseases in adultsTetralogy of FallotHypoplastic left heart syndromeTransposition of the great arteries

About Dr. Prof. Alessandro Giamberti

  • Dr. Alessandro Giamberti is a senior cardiac surgeon specializing in pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart diseases in adults.
  • He is the Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and the Department of Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases in Adults at Policlinico San Donato Clinical Research Institute, Milan, Italy.
  • He serves as a Visiting Professor in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the School of Specialization in Cardiac Surgery at the University of Brescia.
  • He has extensive experience in treating congenital heart defects, including complex conditions in newborns, children, and adults.
  • His areas of expertise include the arterial switch operation, Norwood procedure, surgery for tetralogy of Fallot, congenital heart disease in adults, and surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • In 2017, he developed a minimally invasive surgery program for congenital heart diseases.
  • He has worked internationally as a consultant in pediatric cardiac surgery and contributed to congenital heart surgery services in several countries.
  • He has authored more than 130 international scientific publications, three monographs, and three book chapters.
  • He is involved in professional societies related to cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiology, and congenital heart disease.

Conditions treated by Prof. Alessandro GIAMBERTI

  • Congenital heart diseases in children
  • Congenital heart diseases in adults
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
  • Transposition of the great arteries

Area of Interest

  • Pediatric cardiac surgery
  • Adult congenital heart disease surgery
  • Complex congenital heart defect repair
  • Arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries
  • Norwood procedure for hypoplastic left heart syndrome
  • Surgical treatment of tetralogy of Fallot
  • Fontan procedure

Qualification

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery – La Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, 1986
  • Specialization in Cardiac Surgery – University of Bologna, Italy, 1992

Work Experiences

  • Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – Policlinico San Donato Clinical Research Institute, Milan, Italy
  • Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases in Adults – Policlinico San Donato Clinical Research Institute, Milan, Italy
  • Visiting Professor in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – School of Specialization in Cardiac Surgery, University of Brescia, Italy
  • International Consultant in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – Central Oil Industry Hospital, Azerbaijan
  • International Consultant in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – Cairo Children’s Hospital, Egypt
  • International Consultant in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – Djidjine Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Belgrade, Serbia
  • International Consultant in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery – St. Elizabeth Catholic General Hospital, Cameroon; he also served as Chairman of the Board.
  • Previous Clinical Experience – Marie Lannelongue Hospital, Paris, France; Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Rome, Italy; and a heart hospital in London, United Kingdom.

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Procedures Performed

Arterial Switch Surgery
Fontan Procedure
Norwood Surgery
TOF Repair

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FAQ's Related to Cardiac Surgeon

A pediatric cardiac surgeon performs operations to correct heart defects present from birth. These defects may affect the heart's chambers, valves, or major blood vessels. Some procedures are performed shortly after birth, while others are planned during childhood.

Adult congenital heart disease refers to heart defects that are present from birth and persist into adulthood. Some patients need lifelong monitoring or additional procedures even if they underwent surgery during childhood.

The arterial switch operation is a heart surgery used mainly to correct transposition of the great arteries. In this condition, the two main arteries leaving the heart are connected to the wrong pumping chambers. The operation reconnects the arteries to improve blood circulation.

Minimally invasive congenital heart surgery uses smaller incisions or alternative surgical access techniques for selected heart defects. Suitability depends on the specific condition, the patient's anatomy, age, and overall health. Not every congenital heart defect can be treated using a minimally invasive approach.

Yes. Some adults with congenital heart disease require corrective surgery, valve repair or replacement, treatment for arrhythmias, or further procedures after childhood operations. The appropriate treatment depends on the heart defect, previous surgeries, symptoms, and current heart function.

A child should be evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist, who can refer the child to a congenital cardiac surgeon when surgery may be needed. Urgency depends on the type and severity of the defect, symptoms, oxygen levels, and the effect on heart function and growth.

Follow-up helps clinicians monitor heart function, valve performance, heart rhythm, and possible complications that may develop over time. Some patients need repeat imaging, medication adjustments, catheter-based treatment, or additional surgery later in life.

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