The 20 Best Leigh Syndrome Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Leigh Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 257 doctor with experience in Leigh Syndrome near Italy. Of these, 222 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Daniele Ghezzi
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Daniele Ghezzi
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Daniele Ghezzi practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Ghezzi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, MELAS Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28, Lactic Acidosis, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Enrico S. Bertini
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Enrico S. Bertini
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    Rome, IT 

    Enrico Bertini practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Bertini is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 88 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Gastrostomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Eleonora Lamantea
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Eleonora Lamantea
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    Milan, IT 

    Eleonora Lamantea practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Lamantea is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactic Acidosis, Leigh Syndrome, MELAS Syndrome, and Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia.

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    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Daria Diodato
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Daria Diodato
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Daria Diodato practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Diodato is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Leigh Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Alessandra Torraco
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Alessandra Torraco
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    Rome, IT 

    Alessandra Torraco practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Torraco is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Lactic Acidosis, Leukodystrophy, and MELAS Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Valerio Carelli
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Valerio Carelli
    Referral may be required
    Bologna, IT 

    Valerio Carelli practices practicing medicine in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Carelli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Ganglion Cyst, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Chiara La Morgia
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Chiara La Morgia
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    Bologna, IT 

    Chiara La Morgia practices practicing medicine in Bologna, Italy. Ms. La Morgia is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Ganglion Cyst, and Wolfram Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Rosalba Carrozzo
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome

    Rosalba Carrozzo
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Rosalba Carrozzo practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Carrozzo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Anna Ardissone
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Anna Ardissone
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Anna Ardissone practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Ardissone is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Lactic Acidosis, MELAS Syndrome, and Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Andrea Legati
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Andrea Legati
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Andrea Legati practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Legati is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Carlo F. Viscomi
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Carlo F. Viscomi
    Referral may be required
    Padova, IT 

    Carlo Viscomi practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Mr. Viscomi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy Disease, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Claudia Nesti
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Claudia Nesti
    Referral may be required
    Pisa, IT 

    Claudia Nesti practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Ms. Nesti is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, Behr Syndrome, and Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Diego Martinelli
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Diego Martinelli
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Diego Martinelli practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Martinelli is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ornithine Translocase Deficiency, Kearns-Sayre Syndrome, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Michelangelo Mancuso
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Michelangelo Mancuso
    Referral may be required
    Pisa, IT 

    Michelangelo Mancuso practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Mancuso is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers, Thrombectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Filippo M. Santorelli
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Filippo M. Santorelli
    Referral may be required
    Pisa, IT 

    Filippo Santorelli practices practicing medicine in Pisa, Italy. Mr. Santorelli is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. 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.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Costanza Lamperti
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Costanza Lamperti
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Costanza Lamperti practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Lamperti is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Carlo Vici-Dionisi
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Carlo Vici-Dionisi
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Carlo Vici-Dionisi practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Vici-Dionisi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Vici Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Guido Primiano
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Guido Primiano
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Guido Primiano practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Primiano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, MELAS Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers, and Transthyretin Amyloidosis.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Giulia Ferrera
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Giulia Ferrera
    Referral may be required
    Milan, IT 

    Giulia Ferrera practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Ferrera is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration, and Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Mariasavina S. Severino
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome

    Mariasavina S. Severino
    Referral may be required
    Genoa, IT 

    Mariasavina Severino practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Severino is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Leigh Syndrome?

    Leigh syndrome is a severe neurological disorder that usually becomes apparent in the first year of life. This condition is characterized by progressive loss of mental and movement abilities (psychomotor regression) and typically results in death within two to three years, usually due to respiratory failure. A small number of individuals do not develop symptoms until adulthood or have symptoms that worsen more slowly.

    When should I see a Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor in Italy?

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    How does MediFind rank Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome doctors in Italy?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leigh Syndrome 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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