I am a specialist in general surgery (1991) and nutrition (1995). I started my carreer in Bariatric Surgery in 1987 and, since then, I have performed over 7000 bariatric procedures, mainly Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Biliopancreatic Diversion. I have international experience, and I am one of the leading Bariatric surgeons in Italy. Over the past 10 years, I have focused on the implementation of a high-volume centre ( >1250 procedures in 2019). Since 2016, I adopted an Enhanced Recovery After Bariatric Surgery (ERABS) protocol, to improve benefits for the patient. In essence, this means a faster recovery and an early return to daily activities, with a very high patient approval rating.

Obesity is a complex condition that encompasses a variety of comorbidities. Therefore, the role of a bariatric surgeon is multidisciplinary, including the understanding (and sometimes treating) of comorbidities as well as performing surgery.

Bariatrics interested me at first because it was a new and growing field. I then developed an appreciation for the multidisciplinary aspect. Now I am eager to help people transform their lives.