Pasquale Totaro

Dr. Pasquale Totaro is a reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician-gynecologist at Ospedale Santa Maria in Italy. He coordinates a medical assistance center that performs over 1,000 fertility procedures annually. Under his leadership, the facility ranks first in Italy for intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles.

Fertility and Gynecological Care

The physician treats medically assisted procreation and performs obstetrics-gynecological ultrasound. He performs 586 IUI cycles per year, which is the highest volume in the country. Dr. Totaro also oversees level II and III techniques, including oocyte thawing. His department ranks fourth nationally for these procedures. Additionally, he treats conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovaries.

Clinical Expertise & Methods

Dr. Totaro performs a wide range of surgical and fertility treatments. He uses the Da Vinci robotic system for myomectomies and hysterectomies. This robotic platform allows for high precision during the removal of fibroids or the uterus. The doctor also provides monitoring and therapy for sexual dysfunctions. His approach includes:

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Embryo Transfer
• Testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) and extraction (TESE) — procedures to collect sperm directly from the testicle for use in IVF
• Laparoscopic surgery for ovarian cysts and endometriosis
• High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) — a non-invasive treatment that uses ultrasound waves to destroy tumors or growths
• Cryopreservation of eggs and sperm

Work Experience

• 1993–present — Coordinator of the MAP Center, Ospedale Santa Maria, Bari
• 1993–present — Coordinator of the Obstetrics-Gynecological Ultrasound Center, Ospedale Santa Maria

Education and Training

• 1986 — University of Bari — Degree in Medicine and Surgery with full marks, Italy
• 1990 — University of Bari — Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Italy
• 1991 — University of Bari — Course in biophysical monitoring of the fetus
• 1996 — ELEUSIS International Center — Diploma in Clinical Sexuology, Bari

Research and Publications

The doctor contributes to the advancement of reproductive medicine through clinical research. He has authored over 30 scientific publications in his field. Dr. Totaro also participates in more than 40 national and international congresses. He serves as a moderator, speaker, and organizer for these professional symposiums.

Professional Memberships

• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
• Italian Society of Human Reproduction (SIRU)
• Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SIGO)
• Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AOGOI)
• Italian Society of Private Hospital Doctors (SIMOP)
• European Society of Gynecology (ESG)