イタリアで最高の甲状腺疾患医師 - トップ4名の医師

Endocrinologist

Prof Spiezia works for our private clinic in Naples, Clinica Ruesch. He is also the Head of the Endocrine Surgery Operative Unit at Ospedale del Mare Hospital, specializing in surgical procedures related to endocrine disorders, particularly thyroid and adrenal surgeries. He is also the Head of the Endocrine Surgery Regional Network, and consultant in the field of diagnostics and ultrasound-interventional therapy. 

Professor specializes in all endocrine pathologies with minimally invasive thyroid-saving interventions, on the parathyroids and lymph nodes, through video-assisted techniques, thermoablation with radio frequency for thyroid nodules, microwave thermoablation, and with laser.

He diagnoses the thyroid and lymph nodes by means of ultrasound-guided needle aspiration. Qualified as a robotic surgeon, coordinates training schools in endocrine ultrasound and has promoted various scientific meetings and training courses, emphasizing the care pathways for patients with thyroid pathologies. 

EDUCATION

Prof Stefano Spiezia holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Naples, graduating cum laude in 1981. He specialized in Emergency Surgery at the same university, obtaining his diploma in 1986. In 1993, he completed a six-month specialization course in Minimally Invasive Surgery, followed by a managerial course in 1996 focused on healthcare organization management. He received accreditation for ultrasound units in 1997 and achieved a II level University Master’s Degree in Endocrine Surgery from the Seconda Università degli studi di Naples in 2007. This extensive educational background underscores his expertise in surgical practice and healthcare management.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

Stefano Spiezia has held several significant roles both in Italy and internationally, including:

• Head of the Endocrine Surgery Operative Unit, Naples, Italy
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Turin, Italy (2011-2025)
• Professor at Second University of Naples for Endocrine surgery, and Interventional diagnostics of the neck (1998-2014)
• Coordinator of the Training School at the Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SIUMB).
• Director and founder of the "Save Your Thyroid" International School of SIUMB, operating in Naples, Italy, and Cairo, Egypt
• Consultant in the Visiting Professor program at the Saudi German Hospital in Cairo, Egypt.
• Speaker and Organizer at various international congresses, including the ACTA Congress in Taipei, and the American Thyroid Association Congress in Chicago 

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, MEMBERSHIP

Prof. Stefano Spiezia's research primarily focuses on endocrine disorders, particularly in the context of thyroid and adrenal surgeries: the development and application of minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly for thyroid and adrenal surgeries, and is recognized as an expert in thermal ablation of the thyroid. 

In Clinical Trials, he is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the first in-human clinical trial (NP-TF-024) aimed at treating benign thyroid nodules, which highlights his commitment to advancing treatment options in endocrine surgery.

Stefano Spiezia is a member of several professional societies, including:

• Founder member of the EUROMIT in Minimally Invasive Thyroid Treatments
• American Thyroid Association: A leading organization focused on thyroid health and research.
• North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology: This society is dedicated to advancing the field of interventional thyroidology.
• Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery (SIUEC): He is a member and serves as a regional delegate in this society, which focuses on endocrine surgical practices in Italy.
• Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SIUMB): He is a member and currently serves as the General Secretary of this society, which promotes the use of ultrasound in medical practice

His  Editorial Roles:  Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Thyroid Endocrinology and a member of the Video Endocrinology editorial board in the ATA. 

Author of 7 books and 68 scientific publications.

His work has been cited 3,466 times across 2,256 documents, indicating a significant impact in his field.

Dr. Serena Piacentini is a specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases. She holds a Degree in Medicine and Surgery and a PhD from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. She has strong clinical and research experience in thyroid and parathyroid disorders, hypothalamic-pituitary and adrenal disorders, osteoporosis, menstrual cycle issues, neuroendocrine tumors, pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.

Dr. Piacentini has improved endocrine diagnostics and treatments. She has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at medical conferences. She is accredited by top Italian medical boards. Dr. Piacentini has managed over 2,000 endocrine cases, with high patient satisfaction and clear improvements in health outcomes.

Dr. Piero Giustacchini is the Director of the Endocrine and Bariatric Surgery Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital. He also leads the Bariatric Center at the same hospital.

He earned his Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. He also holds a Specialist Certificate in General Surgery from the same university.

Dr. Giustacchini focuses on laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. He treats morbid obesity and endocrine diseases, such as thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and neuroendocrine tumors.

He has performed over 4,500 surgical procedures. He was the lead surgeon in more than 1,500 of these cases. Dr. Giustacchini has also taught at top Italian medical institutions and national surgical societies.