Prof. Carlo Pappone, MD, PhD is a renowned cardiologist and electrophysiologist based in Milan, Italy. He leads the Department of Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology at San Donato Hospital and is a Professor of Cardiology at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele. With nearly four decades of experience, his main focus is the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias using advanced catheter ablation techniques.
Educational Background
- Medical School: University of Naples Federico II, Italy – MD, graduated in 1986 with highest honors.
- Specialization in Cardiology: University of Naples Federico II, completed in 1990, with top marks.
- PhD in Cardiovascular Diseases: University of Tor Vergata, Rome, earned in 1995.
- Further Training: Clinical fellowships in electrophysiology and advanced international training in the United States.
Professional Experience
- Current Position: Director of Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology at San Donato Hospital, Milan.
- Previous Roles: Directed arrhythmology units at San Raffaele University Hospital and Maria Cecilia Hospital in Ravenna.
- Performs approximately 4,000 electrophysiology procedures annually, including ablations and device implantations.
- Developed the “Pappone approach” to catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, widely adopted worldwide.