Dr.Paolo Cossu (Anesthesiologist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Current Position: Head of the Anesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Therapy Unit, Mater Olbia Hospital, since 2019 (previously assistant in same unit since 2019)
• Previous Roles:
  • Anesthetist and Pain Therapist at Ospedale San Michele (ARNAS-Brotzu), Cagliari
  • Intensive Care and Pain Therapy at ASL 1 Sassari and Ospedale Marino Regina Margherita, Alghero (2004–2009)

Academic Contributions

• Contributor to scientific articles, including CT-guided irreversible electroporation for pubic bone metastasis published in Diagn Interv Radiol in July 2025, representing Mater Olbia Hospital’s Clinic of Anesthesiology

Areas of Expertise

• Acute and Chronic Pain Management: Treats pain from surgery, cancer, musculoskeletal conditions, and neuropathic disorders.
• Pain Therapy for Cancer Patients: Tailored interventions to improve quality of life.
• Intervention Techniques:
  • Spinal cord neurostimulator implantation
  • Diagnostic-operational periduroscopy
  • Pulsed and conventional radiofrequency treatments (cervical-lumbar facet joints, sacroiliac joint, shoulder, knee, hip)
  • Radiofrequency of the occipital nerve for tension-type headaches
• Perioperative Anesthesia: Manages anesthesia across diverse surgical disciplines.

Publications and Research

Dr. Cossu co-authored a notable peer-reviewed study on CT-guided irreversible electroporation used for treating pubic bone metastasis. The study offers early insights into a non-thermal, precise ablative method applicable in complex oncology settings.

Patient Care Philosophy

• Committed to a patient-centered approach, combining technical expertise with empathy and clear communication.
• Focuses on individualized care plans, exploring root causes of pain and offering minimally invasive interventions when appropriate.
• Values restoring patient functionality and improving quality of life through advanced pain relief strategies.

Professional Affiliations

• Licensed physician in Italy
• Leader of Anesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Therapy Unit at Mater Olbia Hospital

FAQs

Is Dr. Paolo Cossu board-certified?

Yes, he is specialized in Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive Care, and Pain Therapy in Italy.

What types of procedures does he perform?

He performs pain interventional procedures such as neurostimulator implantation, periduroscopy, and radiofrequency treatments for spinal, joint, and headache-related pain.

Does he treat international patients?

While clinical information serves international platforms like Bookimed, he practices at Mater Olbia Hospital in Italy, which supports international patients.

What languages does he speak?

He speaks Italian and English fluently.

How long has he been practicing?

He has approximately 13 years of experience in anesthesiology and pain management.