The 20 Best Cat Scratch Disease Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Cat Scratch Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 147 doctor with experience in Cat Scratch Disease near Italy. Of these, 135 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Francesca Grippi
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Francesca Grippi
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    Palermo, IT 

    Francesca Grippi practices practicing medicine in Palermo, Italy. Ms. Grippi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Leptospirosis, Lymphadenitis, and Shingles.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Valeria Blanda
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Valeria Blanda
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    Palermo, IT 

    Valeria Blanda practices practicing medicine in Palermo, Italy. Ms. Blanda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Spotted Fever, Lymphadenitis, and Rickettsialpox.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Paola Galluzzo
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Paola Galluzzo
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    Palermo, IT 

    Paola Galluzzo practices practicing medicine in Palermo, Italy. Ms. Galluzzo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Epididymitis, Lymphadenitis, and Leptospirosis.

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    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Chiara Pagliuca
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Chiara Pagliuca
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    Naples, IT 

    Chiara Pagliuca practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Ms. Pagliuca is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Bacterial Meningitis, Food Poisoning, and Lymphadenitis.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Roberta Colicchio
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Roberta Colicchio
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    Naples, IT 

    Roberta Colicchio practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Ms. Colicchio is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Eosinophilic Cystitis, Pinworms, and Food Poisoning.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Paola Salvatore
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Paola Salvatore
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    Naples, IT 

    Paola Salvatore practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Ms. Salvatore is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Cat Scratch Disease, Eosinophilic Cystitis, and Pinworms.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Claudio Defilippi
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Claudio Defilippi
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    Florence, IT 

    Claudio Defilippi practices practicing medicine in Florence, Italy. Mr. Defilippi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Metatropic Dysplasia, Lymphadenitis, and Enlarged Liver.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Caterina Pagliarulo
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Caterina Pagliarulo
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    Benevento, IT 

    Caterina Pagliarulo practices practicing medicine in Benevento, Italy. Ms. Pagliarulo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Food Poisoning, Bacterial Meningitis, and Lymphadenitis.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Donatella Narese
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Donatella Narese
    Referral may be required
    Miraglia 2 Sq, 
    Naples, IT 

    Donatella Narese practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Ms. Narese is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, Brain Abscess, Thrombectomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Gabiria Pastore
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Gabiria Pastore
    Referral may be required
    Siena, IT 

    Gabiria Pastore practices practicing medicine in Siena, Italy. Pastore is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Lymphadenitis, and Streptococcal Group A Infection.

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Sara Sollai
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Sara Sollai
    Referral may be required
    Florence, IT 

    Sara Sollai practices practicing medicine in Florence, Italy. Ms. Sollai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Molluscum Contagiosum, Lymphadenitis, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).

    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Anna M. Perrone
    Advanced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Anna M. Perrone
    Referral may be required
    Bologna, IT 

    Anna Perrone practices practicing medicine in Bologna, Italy. Ms. Perrone is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Nicola Principi
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Nicola Principi
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Nicola Principi practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Principi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Otitis, Flu, Pneumonia, Septoplasty, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Marcello Lanari
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Marcello Lanari
    Referral may be required

    St. Orsola Malpighi University Hospital

    Bologna, IT 

    Marcello Lanari practices practicing medicine in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Lanari is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Parainfluenza, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Susanna R. Esposito
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Susanna R. Esposito
    Referral may be required
    Parma, IT 

    Susanna Esposito practices practicing medicine in Parma, Italy. Ms. Esposito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Otitis, Flu, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Valeria Allizond
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Valeria Allizond
    Referral may be required
    Turin, IT 

    Valeria Allizond practices practicing medicine in Turin, Italy. Ms. Allizond is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Cat Scratch Disease, Lymphadenitis, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Marina Balbino
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Marina Balbino
    Referral may be required
    Foggia, IT 

    Marina Balbino practices practicing medicine in Foggia, Italy. Ms. Balbino is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Cat Scratch Disease, Meckel's Diverticulum, Ileostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Francesca Nicolo
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Francesca Nicolo
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Francesca Nicolo practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Nicolo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Cat Scratch Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Marfan Syndrome, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Marco Sarno
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Marco Sarno
    Referral may be required
    Naples, IT 

    Marco Sarno practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Mr. Sarno is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Mastoiditis, Celiac Disease, and Malabsorption.

    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Stefano Di Bella-Chiarandini
    Experienced in Cat Scratch Disease

    Stefano Di Bella-Chiarandini
    Referral may be required
    Trieste, IT 

    Stefano Di Bella-Chiarandini practices practicing medicine in Trieste, Italy. Mr. Di Bella-Chiarandini is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cat Scratch Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Cat Scratch Disease, Neuroretinitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Blastomycosis.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Cat Scratch Disease?

    Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lymph nodes. It is typically caused by the bacteria bartonella (Bartonella henselae). It is usually transmitted by being scratched or bitten by a cat, but rarely, no scratch or bite is involved. Symptoms frequently include the formation of a small bump at the site of the scratch or bite, followed by fever and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) within 1-3 weeks. People with weakened immune systems (and less commonly, people with healthy immune systems) may develop more widespread disease and additional symptoms or neurological complications, which can be severe. In most cases, particularly in children and adolescents, having CSD once means that it cannot occur again.

    When should I see a Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor in Italy?

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    How does MediFind rank Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch Disease doctors in Italy?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cat Scratch 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 Cat Scratch Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cat Scratch 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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