The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Encephalocele Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 262 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Italy. Of these, 205 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Rosalinda Calandrelli
    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Rosalinda Calandrelli
    Rome, IT 

    Rosalinda Calandrelli practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Calandrelli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Encephalocele, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Gabriella D'apolito
    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Gabriella D'apolito
    Rome, IT 

    Gabriella D'apolito practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. D'apolito is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Encephalocele, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Craniectomy.

    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Gianluca Piatelli
    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Gianluca Piatelli
    Genoa, IT 

    Gianluca Piatelli practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Piatelli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Arachnoid Cysts, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Piero J. Nicolai
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Piero J. Nicolai
    Unit Of Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Padova, IT 

    Piero Nicolai practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Mr. Nicolai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Gianluca Marucci
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Gianluca Marucci
    Rome, IT 

    Gianluca Marucci practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Marucci is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichinosis, Encephalocele, Helminthiasis, and Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Marco Giulioni
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Marco Giulioni
    Bologna, IT 

    Marco Giulioni practices practicing medicine in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Giulioni is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningoencephalocele, Meningocele, Encephalocele, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Giuseppe Cinalli
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Giuseppe Cinalli
    Posillipo Street, 226, 
    Naples, IT 

    Giuseppe Cinalli practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Mr. Cinalli is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Brain Abscess, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Pietro Spennato
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Pietro Spennato
    Via Mario Fiore, 6, 
    Naples, IT 

    Pietro Spennato practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Mr. Spennato is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Hydrocephalus, Brain Abscess, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Ferdinando Aliberti
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Ferdinando Aliberti
    Naples, IT 

    Ferdinando Aliberti practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Mr. Aliberti is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Hydrocephalus, Craniosynostosis, Muenke Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Enza M. Valente
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Enza M. Valente
    Pavia, IT 

    Enza Valente practices practicing medicine in Pavia, Italy. Ms. Valente is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Joubert Syndrome, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Paolo Castelnuovo
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Paolo Castelnuovo

    ASST Sette Laghi

    Varese, IT 

    Paolo Castelnuovo practices practicing medicine in Varese, Italy. Mr. Castelnuovo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Bone Tumor, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Endoscopy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Matteo Martinoni
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Matteo Martinoni
    Bologna, IT 

    Matteo Martinoni practices practicing medicine in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Martinoni is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Davide P. Locatelli
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Davide P. Locatelli
    Varese, IT 

    Davide Locatelli practices practicing medicine in Varese, Italy. Mr. Locatelli is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Encephalocele, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Gianpiero Tamburrini
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Gianpiero Tamburrini
    Rome, IT 

    Gianpiero Tamburrini practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Tamburrini is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Plagiocephaly, Craniosynostosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Paolo Frassanito
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Paolo Frassanito
    Rome, IT 

    Paolo Frassanito practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Frassanito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Metopic Ridge, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Alessia Imperato
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Alessia Imperato
    Palermo, IT 

    Alessia Imperato practices practicing medicine in Palermo, Italy. Ms. Imperato is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Encephalocele, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Marco Pavanello
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Marco Pavanello
    Genoa, IT 

    Marco Pavanello practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Pavanello is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Moyamoya Disease, Rhizotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Simona Gaudino
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Simona Gaudino
    Rome, IT 

    Simona Gaudino practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Gaudino is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Craniosynostosis, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Flavio A. Villani
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Flavio A. Villani
    Genoa, IT 

    Flavio Villani practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Villani is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Seizures, and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Francesco Deleo
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Francesco Deleo
    Milan, IT 

    Francesco Deleo practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Mr. Deleo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Encephalocele?

    Encephaloceles are rare neural tube defects characterized by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through openings in the skull. These defects are caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during fetal development. The result is a groove down the midline of the upper part of the skull, or the area between the forehead and nose, or the back of the skull. When located in the back of the skull, Encephaloceles are often associated with neurological problems. Encephaloceles are usually dramatic deformities diagnosed immediately after birth; but occasionally a small Encephalocele in the nasal and forehead region can go undetected. There is a genetic component to the condition; it often occurs in families with a history of spina bifida and anencephaly in other family members.

    When should I see an Encephalocele 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 an Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele doctor in Italy?

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    How does MediFind rank Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele 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 an Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encephalocele 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 an Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele doctors in Italy?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Encephalocele 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 an Encephalocele doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Encephalocele 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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