The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Sickle Cell Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 343 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Italy. Of these, 270 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced, 22 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    R Colombatti-Raffaella
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    R Colombatti-Raffaella
    Padova, IT 

    R Colombatti-Raffaella practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Colombatti-Raffaella is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    Lucia De Franceschi
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    Lucia De Franceschi
    Verona, IT 

    Lucia De Franceschi practices practicing medicine in Verona, Italy. Ms. De Franceschi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    Laura Sainati
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    Laura Sainati
    Padova, IT 

    Laura Sainati practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Ms. Sainati is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

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    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Franco M. Locatelli
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Franco M. Locatelli
    Rome, IT 

    Franco Locatelli practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Locatelli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Gian L. Forni
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Gian L. Forni
    Genoa, IT 

    Gian Forni practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Forni is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Javid Gaziev
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Javid Gaziev
    Rome, IT 

    Javid Gaziev practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Gaziev is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Maria D. Cappellini-Domenica
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Maria D. Cappellini-Domenica
    Milan, IT 

    Maria Cappellini-Domenica practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Cappellini-Domenica is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Alessandro Matte
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Alessandro Matte
    Verona, IT 

    Alessandro Matte practices practicing medicine in Verona, Italy. Mr. Matte is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Giovanna Graziadei
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Giovanna Graziadei
    Milan, IT 

    Giovanna Graziadei practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Graziadei is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Annalisa G. Ruggeri
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Annalisa G. Ruggeri
    Milan, IT 

    Annalisa Ruggeri practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Ruggeri is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Antonella Isgro
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Antonella Isgro
    Rome, IT 

    Antonella Isgro practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Isgro is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Katia Paciaroni
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Katia Paciaroni
    Rome, IT 

    Katia Paciaroni practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Paciaroni is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Guido Lucarelli
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Guido Lucarelli
    Rome, IT 

    Guido Lucarelli practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Lucarelli is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Marco Marziali
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Marco Marziali
    Rome, IT 

    Marco Marziali practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Marziali is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Silverio Perrotta
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Silverio Perrotta
    IT 

    Silverio Perrotta practices practicing medicine in Italy. Mr. Perrotta is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Beta Thalassemia, Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Michela Ribersani
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Michela Ribersani
    Rome, IT 

    Michela Ribersani practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Ribersani is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Maddalena Casale
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Maddalena Casale
    Naples, IT 

    Maddalena Casale practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Casale is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Pietro Sodani
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Pietro Sodani
    Fano, IT 

    Pietro Sodani practices practicing medicine in Fano, Italy. Mr. Sodani is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Valeria M. Pinto
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Valeria M. Pinto
    Genoa, IT 

    Valeria Pinto practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Ms. Pinto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Fulvio Mavilio
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Fulvio Mavilio
    Modena, IT 

    Fulvio Mavilio practices practicing medicine in Modena, Italy. Mr. Mavilio is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myofibrillar Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Sickle Cell Disease?

    Sickle cell anemia (HbSS) is a genetic blood disorder that is the most common, severe type of sickle cell disease, in which the red blood cells, instead of being flexible and round, are rigid, sticky, and shaped like sickles or crescent moons (C-shaped). This rigidity and stickiness of red blood cells makes the hemoglobin in the cells carry less oxygen and get stuck in small blood vessels, while slowing or blocking blood and oxygen to the body tissues. Sickle cells additionally die early, causing a chronic shortage of red blood cells. When sickle cells get stuck in small blood vessels, they can cause pain, infection, acute chest syndrome, and stroke. In the United States, sickle cell anemia occurs most frequently in African Americans and Hispanic Americans.

    When should I see a Sickle Cell 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 Sickle Cell 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctor in Italy?

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    How does MediFind rank Sickle Cell 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 Sickle Cell 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 Sickle Cell 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sickle Cell 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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