The 20 Best Batten Disease Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Batten Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 234 doctor with experience in Batten Disease near Italy. Of these, 203 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Batten Disease

    Alessandro Simonati
    Elite in Batten Disease

    Alessandro Simonati
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    Verona, IT 

    Alessandro Simonati practices practicing medicine in Verona, Italy. Mr. Simonati is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CLN1 Disease, CLN4 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN5 Disease.

    Elite in Batten Disease

    Nicola Specchio
    Elite in Batten Disease

    Nicola Specchio
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Nicola Specchio practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Specchio is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, CLN2 Disease, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Stefano Doccini-Banfi
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Stefano Doccini-Banfi
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    Pisa, IT 

    Stefano Doccini-Banfi practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Doccini-Banfi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CLN2 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

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    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Filippo M. Santorelli
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Filippo M. Santorelli
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    Pisa, IT 

    Filippo Santorelli practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Santorelli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Francesco Pezzini
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Francesco Pezzini
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    Verona, IT 

    Francesco Pezzini practices practicing medicine in Verona, Italy. Mr. Pezzini is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CLN2 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Stefania Vecchia-Della
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Stefania Vecchia-Della
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    Florence, IT 

    Stefania Vecchia-Della practices practicing medicine in Florence, Italy. Ms. Vecchia-Della is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, CLN4 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Marina Trivisano
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Marina Trivisano
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Marina Trivisano practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Trivisano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and CLN2 Disease.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Maria Marchese
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Maria Marchese
    Referral may be required
    Pisa, IT 

    Maria Marchese practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Ms. Marchese is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN2 Disease, CLN1 Disease, CLN5 Disease, and CLN4 Disease.

    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Filippo M. Santorelli-Pochiero
    Distinguished in Batten Disease

    Filippo M. Santorelli-Pochiero
    Referral may be required
    IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris Via Dei Giacinti, 
    Pisa, IT 

    Filippo Santorelli-Pochiero practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Santorelli-Pochiero is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, CLN2 Disease, and CLN4 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Nicola Pietrafusa
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Nicola Pietrafusa
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Nicola Pietrafusa practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Pietrafusa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Seizures, and CLN3 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Nicola Gammaldi
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Nicola Gammaldi
    Referral may be required
    Lecce, IT 

    Nicola Gammaldi practices practicing medicine in Lecce, Italy. Ms. Gammaldi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, CLN1 Disease, and CLN4 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Silvia Rocchiccioli
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Silvia Rocchiccioli
    Referral may be required
    Pisa, IT 

    Silvia Rocchiccioli practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Ms. Rocchiccioli is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN1 Disease, CLN4 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Sara Bernardi
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Sara Bernardi
    Referral may be required
    Pisa, IT 

    Sara Bernardi practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Ms. Bernardi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN1 Disease, CLN3 Disease, CLN5 Disease, and CLN4 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Nardo Nardocci
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Nardo Nardocci
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Nardo Nardocci practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Nardocci is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Serena Mero
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Serena Mero
    Referral may be required
    Via Dei Giacinti 2, 
    Pisa, IT 

    Serena Mero practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Ms. Mero is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN4 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN3 Disease, and CLN1 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Diego L. Medina
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Diego L. Medina
    Referral may be required
    Naples, IT 

    Diego Medina practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Mr. Medina is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucolipidosis Type 4, Mucolipidosis 3, Sialidosis, and CLN4 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Francesca Moro
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Francesca Moro
    Referral may be required
    Pisa, IT 

    Francesca Moro practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Ms. Moro is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CLN4 Disease, CLN5 Disease, CLN1 Disease, and CLN3 Disease.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Laura Canafoglia
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Laura Canafoglia
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Laura Canafoglia practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Canafoglia is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Pasquale Striano
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Pasquale Striano
    Referral may be required
    Genoa, IT 

    Pasquale Striano practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Striano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Seizures, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Barbara M. Garavaglia
    Advanced in Batten Disease

    Barbara M. Garavaglia
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Barbara Garavaglia practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Garavaglia is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Batten Disease. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Batten Disease?

    Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL) refers to a group of rare disorders of the nerve cells. NCL is passed down through families (inherited).

    These are the three main types of NCL:

    • Adult (Kufs or Parry disease)
    • Juvenile (Batten disease)
    • Late infantile (Jansky-Bielschowsky disease)

    When should I see a Batten Disease doctor in Italy?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Batten Disease doctor in Italy?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Batten Disease doctor in Italy?

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    How does MediFind rank Batten Disease doctors in Italy?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Batten Disease doctors in Italy?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Batten Disease doctor in Italy?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Batten Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Batten Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Batten Disease doctor in Italy?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Batten Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Batten Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Batten Disease doctors in Italy?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Batten Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Batten Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Batten Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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