Dr. Gabriele Bertoni is a specialist in Vascular Surgery and Angiology who has dedicated his practice to phlebology, the study and treatment of venous disease, with the goal of improving his patients’ quality of life through state-of-the-art diagnostic methods and minimally invasive treatments.
He trained and worked at leading institutions in Italy and abroad — including the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford (UK) —and his clinical record includes more than 16,000 diagnoses, over 3,000 patients followed with pharmacological therapy, over 1,000 surgical procedures, and more than 3,000 successfully performed sclerotherapy treatments. Alongside his practice in Italy, he currently collaborates with the prestigious Whiteley Clinic in London for further specialization in venous surgery.
Education & Credentials
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery – University of Milan (2001)
- ERASMUS programme – Academisch Ziekenhuis, Maastricht, the Netherlands (academic year 2000–2001)
- Specialization in Vascular Surgery and Angiology – University of Milan (2008)
- PhD in Human Morphology and Biomedical Sciences – University of Milan (2012)
- Registered with the Milan Medical Board (Ordine dei Medici di Milano) since 2002 (reg. no. 37852)
Professional Experience & Contributions
- Phlebology and Angiology specialist in private practice – Studio Laserplast, Milan (April 2017 – present)
Ongoing collaboration with the Whiteley Clinic, London, for further specialization in venous surgery
- Staff physician (Dirigente medico di I livello), Vascular Surgery Unit – Ospedale San Gerardo, Monza (August 2015 – March 2017)
- Vascular Surgery and Angiology consultant – Ospedale L. Sacco (ASST FBF Sacco), Milan (April 2013 – July 2015)
- Staff physician, Vascular Surgery Unit – Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS (Milan and Verbania) (August 2009 – March 2013)
- Staff physician, II Division of Vascular Surgery – Policlinico San Donato, IRCCS (November 2008 – August 2009)
- Clinical activity at Ospedale Civile di Vimercate (Milan area)
- John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK (2002–2003 and 2004–2006), with different roles in both the Vascular Surgery and Cardiac Surgery departments
- Residency in Vascular Surgery – University of Milan (November 2002 – October 2008)
Areas of Expertise
- Outpatient phlebology and minimally invasive treatment of venous disease under local anesthesia
- Vascular surgery and endovascular procedures
- Angiology and non-invasive vascular diagnostics (Doppler ultrasound)
Leadership & Affiliations
- Full member – ESVS (European Society for Vascular Surgery)
- Member – SIF (Italian Society of Phlebology)
- Member – CIF (Italian College of Phlebology)
Publications & Media
- Author of scientific publications in leading international journals, including The Lancet, European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular, International Angiology, and Annals of Thoracic Surgery, on topics ranging from carotid and aortic surgery to endovascular treatment and circulatory support.
- Contributor to the ACST-2 international multicenter trial on asymptomatic carotid surgery. Co-author, with Prof. S. Westaby, of book chapters in major international textbooks: “Advanced Heart Failure: The Role of the Surgeon” (Supportive Care in Heart Failure, Oxford University Press, 2008), “Surgery for Chronic Dissection of the Aortic Arch” (Aortic Arch Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell, 2008), and “Destination Therapy” (Mechanical Circulatory Support, McGraw-Hill, 2012).
