Dr. Vittorio Andrea Guardamagna

anesthesia, intensive and palliative care

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
91%	30 years	9.7/10	$$$$	24	No

Overview

Country, City

Italy, Milan

Health facility

European Institute of Oncology Milan

Medical unit

Department of palliative care and pain management

About the doctor

Dr. Vittorio Andrea Guardamagna is a highly experienced doctor with 29 years of experience in anesthesia, intensive care, and palliative care. He obtained his medical license after studying human medicine at the University of Milan. He further specialized in anesthesia and intensive care at the University of Milan-Bicocca and received training in palliative care from the Italian School of Palliative Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Guardamagna has held various positions of high responsibility. He has served as the Medical Director of the complex operative unit of palliative care and pain therapy at the Hospital "Guido Salvini" and as the Clinical Director of the Department of palliative care and pain management at the European Institute of Oncology Milan, where he currently works. Dr. Guardamagna is known for his pain management expertise, particularly in cancer patients. He has published 24 scientific articles on topics such as breakthrough cancer pain and the use of cannabis oil in oncological pain. His research and publications contribute to advancements in personalized cancer pain therapy and the developing of new therapeutic scenarios. With his extensive experience, specialization, and contributions to the field, Dr. Guardamagna is considered a highly skilled doctor in anesthesia, intensive care, and palliative care. His dedication to his patients and commitment to research and innovation make him an exceptional professional.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1988-1994 Studied human medicine at the University of Milan
Obtaining a license for medical practice
2002-2003 Training course in palliative care from the Italian School of Palliative Medicine
2002-2006 Obtaining specialization in anesthesia and intensive care at the University of Milan-Bicocca
Enrolled in the fourth year at the Higher Institute of Acupuncture in Milan
2015 Masterclass with postgraduate diploma in Leiden: "Medicinal cannabis for clinicians"

Experience

1996-1998 Medical Officer at the Weapon of the Carabinieri
1999-2009 Medical Director at the complex operative unit of palliative care and pain therapy of the Hospital "Guido Salvini"
2010-2012 Coordination of the palliative home and hospice care
Resuscitator at the Meazza San Siro Stadium Health Service
2013-2014 Head of simple structure with the delegation in home hospitalization in palliative care
2014 Clinical Director of the Department of palliative care and pain management at the European Institute of Oncology Milan
2016 Consultant of the SI-BONE

Awards & Memberships

2000 Vice-President of the Association A.M.I.C.A. Onlus
2011 Scientific Director and Speaker at the conference: "On the wings of relief: new therapeutic scenarios management of the patient with breakthrough cancer pain"
2013 Speaker at the national congress in Florence: “Home Care Italy”
2013 Speaker and Moderator at the national congress of the Italian Society of Palliative Care in Bologna
2014 Founding Partner of the "Science & Therapy"
2014 Speaker at the conference by Eupolis in Milan: "Healthcare: palliative care for the terminally ill"
2014 Speaker at the conference: "Appropriateness and innovation - experts discuss chronic pain and localized neuropathic pain"
2017 Member of the ethics committee at the Umberto Veronesi Foundation
2018 Member of the organizing committee at the University of Milan
2018 Member of the International Association for the Study of Pain
2021 Member of the national board on cancer pain and palliative care from the European Institute of Oncology Milan
National Councilor and Treasurer of the Palliative Care Federation