I heard my calling to become a doctor at a very early age when, as a young boy, I watched an interview with Christiaan Barnard, the first surgeon to perform a heart transplant. From that moment onwards, I developed a keen interest in the human body and how to care for it. Enrolling in the Medical School in Messina was the most logical next step to take. I am grateful to Professor Puccio Anastasi, whom I consider my mentor, for inspiring me to specialise in neurosurgery. His almost poetic approach to neuroanatomy greatly influenced my decision. I have always considered the surgeon, in his own way, to be a craftsman who works with humanity, vision, wisdom, planning, and a great deal of experience. Throughout my constantly evolving training, I have had the privilege to witness a period of stunning innovation in neurosurgery and medicine as a whole. This has fuelled my passion for technology applied to neurosurgery and driven me to study, learn, and practice robotic spine surgery. Today, I am the Co-Director of the first Centre for Spinal Surgery and Robotics at Humanitas San Pio X Hospital in Milan.
Neurosurgery is an art; pursuing it was my calling.
Positions held
2022-present
Co-director of the Centre for Spinal Surgery and Robotics Humanitas San Pio X, Milan
2021-2022
Lead consultant of Spine Surgery Humanitas San Pio X, Milan
2018-present
Lead consultant for Spine Surgery Casa di Cura Rizzola, San Donà di Piave (VE)
2017-present
Lead consultant of Spine Surgery Casa di Cura Pierangeli, Pescara
2010-2014
Associate Medical Director of the Neurosurgery unit at Fatebenefratelli e Oftalmico Hospital, Milan (nationally recognised and highly specialised)
2010-2011
Associate Professor Neurology II Class of the Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, L.U.de.S. University, Lugano (Switzerland)
2004-2010
Surgeon and Level I Medical Director Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria G. Martino, Messina
Member of the Milan Medical Association number 46512
My background
1998-2003
Degree in Medicine and Surgery University of Messina
2003-2008
Specialisation in Neurosurgery School of Specialisation in Neurosurgery University of Messina
2007-2010
EANS Training Course European Neurosurgical Certificate, EANS, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
2009-2011
PhD in Neurosurgery University of Messina
Publications
- CONTI A, GULÌ C, SCIARRONE GJ, TOMASELLO C (in press). Astrocytic tumours: role of antiapoptotic proteins. In: HAYAT M.A.. Methods Of Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy, And Prognosis. Springer.
- LA TORRE D, MAUGERI M, PEZZINO G, ANGILERI FF, CONTI A, CARDALI SM, CALISTO A, SCIARRONE GJ, MISEFARI A, GERMANÒ A, TOMASELLO F. Human leukocyte antigen frequency in human high-grade gliomas: a case-control study in Sicily. NEUROSURGERY, 2009 Jun;64(6):1082-8; discussion 1088-9.
- FERLAZZO E, MORGANTE F, RIZZO V, SCIARRONE GJ, MEDURI M, MAGAUDDA A, GIRLANDA P, QUARTARONE A successful treatment of Holmes tremor by Levetiracetam. Movement Disorders, 2008 Oct 30;23(14):2101-3.
- CONTI A, PONTORIERO A, MIDILI F, SIRAGUSA C, CALISTO A, SCIARRONE GJ, GRANATA F, GERMANO’ A, DE RENZIS C, TOMASELLO F Cyber-Knife radiosurgery in acoustic neuromas with voluminous cisternal extension: preliminary results. Proceedings of the 2008 Sinch National Congress, p. 323.
- SCIARRONE GJ, GERMANO’ A, CARDALI S, MERLO L, CONTI A, LA TORRE D, GIUSA M, TOMASELLO F. Long-term clinical and Angio-MRI follow-up of the wrapping of ruptured intracranial aneurysms with autologous muscle. Proceedings of the 57th Sinch National Congress 2008, p. 135
- GAMBADAURO NM, CARDALI S, CONTI A, LA TORRE D, ANGILERI FF, FEDE S, CINQUEMANI G, SCIARRONE GJ, TOMASELLO F. Modulation of nitric oxide in vertebrospinal trauma in a genetically modified iNOS Knock.Out mouse model. Proceedings of the 55th National Sinch Congress 2006, p.248
- CACCIOLA F, PASSALACQUA M, GIUSA M, SCIARRONE GJ, TOMASELLO F. Percutaneous treatment of stand-alone interspinous decompression for spinal canal stenosis in elderly patients. Proceedings of the 58th Sinch National Congress 2009
