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Dr. Prof. Massimo Chessa

Cardiologist

31+ Years of Experience

European Fellowship Certified

Prof. Massimo Chessa is a specialist in pediatric cardiology, interventional cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease.
He is the Head of the Pediatric Cardiology and Hemodynamics Center and the Adult Congenital Heart Center at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan, Italy.
He serves as an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.
He was designated President of the Italian Society of Pediatric Cardiology (2025–2027), according to the supplied biography.
He has extensive experience in cardiac catheterization procedures, particularly for diagnosing and treating congenital heart defects.
As a first operator, he performs more than 300 cardiac catheterization procedures annually, according to the supplied biography.
He manages the Transition Clinic at Policlinico San Donato, a program focused on supporting patients with congenital heart disease as they transition from adolescent to adult care.
His clinical interests include interventional treatment of congenital heart defects, adult congenital heart disease, and long-term follow-up of patients with congenital cardiac conditions.
He has undertaken academic and clinical collaborations with institutions in Italy, France, and the United Kingdom.
His research has been published in international medical journals, including the European Heart Journal, International Journal of Cardiology, and European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery - Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy, 1992
Specialization in Pediatrics - Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy, 1996
Diploma in Pediatric Cardiology - Université René Descartes (Paris V), France, 1998
PhD in Fetal and Pediatric Cardiology - Collaborative program between the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, United Kingdom, 2000
Specialization in Cardiovascular Diseases - University of Milan, Italy, 2016

Visiting Fellowship - The Heart Hospital, London, United Kingdom, as stated in the supplied biography.

Pediatric cardiology
Adult congenital heart disease
Interventional pediatric cardiology
Cardiac catheterization and hemodynamic assessment
Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects

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Dr. Mario Carminati

Cardiologist

33 Years of Experience

European Fellowship Certified

Dr. Mario Carminati is a senior consultant specializing in pediatric cardiology, interventional cardiology, and congenital heart disease in children and adults.
He works at the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology and Hemodynamics Unit at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan, Italy.
He has extensive experience in the non-surgical treatment of congenital heart defects using catheter-based techniques.
His areas of expertise include transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD), stent implantation for coarctation of the aorta, and pulmonary valve interventions.
He has been associated with Policlinico San Donato since January 2000, where he has directed a center focused on pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, according to the supplied biography.
He has authored or co-authored more than 250 scientific articles and has participated as a speaker and moderator at national and international medical congresses.
He previously served as Chairman of the Italian Society of Pediatric Cardiology from 1998 to 2001.
He has contributed to international initiatives supporting the prevention and treatment of congenital heart disease in children, particularly in developing countries.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery - University of Pavia, Italy, 1976
Specialization in Diseases of the Cardiovascular System - University of Pavia, Italy, 1979
Specialization in Pediatrics - University of Milan, Italy, 1994

Pediatric and adult congenital cardiology
Interventional cardiology
Cardiac catheterization and hemodynamic assessment
Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects
Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects

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Dr. Prof. Massimo Filippi

Cardiologist

32 Years of Experience

European Fellowship Certified

Prof. Massimo Filippi is a Neurologist and Neuroimaging Specialist with expertise in multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, clinical neurophysiology, neurorehabilitation, and advanced quantitative MRI.
He is Director of the Neurology Unit, the Neurophysiology Service, and the Neurorehabilitation Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. He is also Head of the Functional Unit of the Biosignal Analysis Center and Director of the Quantitative Neuroimaging Research Unit within the Neuroscience Division of the same Institute.
He is Full Professor of Neurology and Director of the School of Specialization in Neurology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, where he is also President of the Degree Course in Physiotherapy, a member of the Academic Senate, and a member of the Steering Committee of the Interfaculty Center for Gender Studies.
He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neurology and Associate Editor of the journals Radiology and Neurological Sciences. He has authored more than 1,000 peer-reviewed scientific publications (Scopus H-index of 116) and 196 book chapters.
His clinical and research interests include MRI-based diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, brain connectomics, and neuroimaging biomarkers in neurodegenerative disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan, 1986
Specialization in Neurology, University of Milan, 1990
Specialization in Neurophysiopathology, University of Pavia, 1994

Multiple Sclerosis
MRI Criteria for the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Quantitative Neuroimaging
MRI-Based Brain Connectomics
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Parkinson’s Disease
Clinical Neurophysiology

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Dr. Prof. Daniele Andreini

Cardiologist

25 Years of Experience

European Fellowship Certified

Prof. Daniele Andreini is a specialist in cardiovascular diseases, advanced cardiac imaging, and sports cardiology.
He is the Head of the University Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging Unit at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, Italy.
He also leads the Sports Cardiology section at Palazzo Della Salute – Wellness Clinic.
He is a Full Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at the University of Milan, a position he has held since 2025.
He has extensive experience in non-invasive cardiovascular assessment, particularly coronary computed tomography (CT) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
His clinical interests include coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, and sports-related cardiovascular conditions.
He has particular expertise in the early detection of coronary artery disease, cardiovascular risk assessment, and identifying heart conditions that may increase the risk of sudden cardiac death.
He completed international training in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging at Columbia University in New York in 2010.
He has authored more than 400 scientific publications and contributed to international clinical trials and cardiovascular guidelines, according to the supplied biography.
He serves on the editorial boards of EuroIntervention and the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery - University of Milan, Italy, 1999, with highest honors
Specialization in Cardiovascular Diseases - University of Milan, Italy, 2003
Specialization in Radiodiagnostics - University of Milan, Italy, 2008
PhD in Clinical Methodology - University of Milan, Italy, 2012
International Training in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Columbia University, New York, USA, 2010

Cardiovascular diseases
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA)
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)
Non-invasive diagnosis of coronary artery disease
Assessment of coronary atherosclerosis
Ischemic heart disease
Cardiomyopathies and heart failure
Sports cardiology

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