Professional Experience
Throughout her career, she has held these significant roles:
- Currently a breast surgeon at the Surgical Senology Division of IEO, Milan.
- Physician at the Breast Division of IEO since March 2010.
- Performed over 1800 surgeries related to breast cancer.
- Contributed to clinical projects such as the IBCSG 23.01 protocol on micrometastasis in the sentinel lymph node and trials on IORT during pregnancy.
- Authored or co‑authored several studies collaborating in international clinical trials.
Academic Contributions
Her academic contributions include:
- Commitment to teaching and training within oncology departments.
- Participation in international congresses: contributed to studies on preoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer in the CRYSTAL trial.
- Scientific interest in clinical protocols, IORT techniques, and translational research in breast cancer.
Areas of Expertise
Her areas of expertise encompass:
- Diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer and benign breast conditions.
- Conservative and radical breast surgery techniques.
- Integrated approaches with radiotherapy (including preoperative ablative RT).
- Management of sentinel lymph nodes and micrometastases.
- Care for patients with genetic mutations predisposing to breast cancer.
Publications and Research
Some of her notable scientific contributions include:
- Paola Baratella is a co‑author of the study presented at the ESTRO 2023 conference titled “Single fraction ablative preoperative RT for early‑stage BC, the CRYSTAL trial: preliminary results”, which explores the use of single fraction RT before surgery for early-stage breast cancer.
- Her CV includes involvement in research on the IBCSG 23.01 protocol for micrometastases in sentinel lymph nodes, studies on IORT during pregnancy, and research on hereditary breast cancer.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Baratella adheres to a patient-centered care model, with particular focus on:
- Clear and transparent communication with patients.
- Empathy and listening to individual needs.
- Patient education regarding diagnostic and therapeutic pathways.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration to provide personalized treatment options.
- Availability for international patients, including online consultations (where applicable).
Professional Affiliations
Her professional affiliations and recognitions include:
- Head physician in Breast Surgery at IEO, Milan.
- Listed as a specialist in General Surgery/Breast Surgery in Milan.
- Participation in scientific committees and international clinical trials.
FAQs
- Is Dr. Paola Baratella board‑certified?
- Yes, she is board‑certified in General Surgery (2006) and specializes in Surgical Senology with recognized academic and clinical credentials.
- What types of surgeries does she perform?
- She performs surgeries for breast cancer, including both conservative and radical procedures, sentinel lymph node surgeries, and integrates radiotherapy approaches.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes, being part of a prominent oncology institute, it is likely that her department supports international patients, including via telemedicine consultations (where applicable).
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- The length of stay depends on the type of surgery (conservative vs. radical) and whether reconstruction is required; specific details are not published in the available sources.
- What languages does she speak?
- Italian is her primary language. The available information does not specify if she speaks other languages fluently.
