Giovanni Felisati Professor of Otolaryngology Head, Head and Neck Department Università degli Studi di o Ospedale San Paolo Via A. Di Rudinì, 8, 20142 o +39 335 248355 giovanni.felisati@gmail.com EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1970-1975 HSD Liceo Scientifico 1975-1981 MD, Università degli Studi di o 1981-1984 Otolaryngology Residency Training Programme, Università degli Studi di o, Ospedale Policlinico, 1984-1987 Audiology Residency Training Programme, Università degli Studi di o, Ospedale Policlinico, 2002 Health Manager Post Graduate Course, Health Management School, Regione Lombardia CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE 1981 Medical Licensure 1984 Italian Board of Otolaryngology 1987 Italian Board of Audiology 1998 Eligibility as II Level Hospital Staff Physician - Otolaryngology ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS Academic Appointments 1986-1987 Contract Professor of Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology I, Università degli Studi di o School of Medicine 1987-1991 Lecturer of Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology I, Università degli Studi di o School of Medicine 1991-2002 Contract Professor of Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology I, Università degli Studi di o School of Medicine 1987-1995 Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology II, Università degli Studi di o School of Medicine 2002-present Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology, Università degli Studi di o School of Medicine Administrative Appointments
1998-2001 Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Rhinosinusal Surgery high specialization and excellency area manager, ICP, University of 2004-2007 Medical Idrology Residency Training Programme Head, Università degli Studi di o 2009-present Audiology Residency Training Programme Head, Università degli Studi di o 2009-present Head and Neck Department Chairman, San Paolo Hospital, Università degli Studi di o Clinical Appointments 1984-1992 Otolaryngology Consultant Physician and C.N.R. Researcher, IRCCS La Nostra Famiglia, Bosisio Parini 1985-1992 Otolaryngology Consultant Physician, Sesto S. Giovanni Hospital 1986-1988 Disabiliy Assessment Board Member, USSL Rozzano 1994-2001 Staff Physician, Otolaryngology Unit, ICP, University of 1998-present Otolaryngology Consultant Physician, Istituto Neurologico Besta, University of 2001-2002 Staff Physician, Otolaryngology Unit, San Paolo Hospital, University of 2001- present Otolaryngology Consultant Physician, Istituto Galeazzi, University of 2002-2004 Vice Chief, Otolaryngology Unit, San Paolo Hospital, University of 2004 - present Chief, Otolaryngology Unit, San Paolo Hospital, University of 2005 - present Otolaryngology Consultant Physician, Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, 2011- present Otolaryngology Consultant Physician, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Università degli Studi di o TEACHING University Teaching 1982 - present Intern training, Otolaryngology Department, University of 1982-1986 Teaching Assistant, Otolaryngology Department, University of 1985 - present Medical Student and Medical Resident Research Mentoring, University of ; Student Mentoring, Politecnico di o 1986-1987 Professor, Otolaryngology Department, University of 1987-1988 Medical Licensure Board Examiner, University of 1987-1991 Lecturer, Otolaryngology Department, University of 1991 - present Professor, Otolaryngology Department, University of 2001 - present Professor, Audiology and Phoniatry Department, University of 2002 - present Professor, School of Medicine, University of 2003-2011 Professor, School of Audioprosthetics Diagnostic Techinques, University of
2003 - present Professor, School for Health Professionals, University of 2003 - present Professor, School of Dental Hygiene, University of 2003 - present Professor, Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University of 2003 - present Professor, Pediatrics Department, University of 2004 - present Professor, Hydrology Department, University of 2005 - present Professor, Department of Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, University of 2006-2011 Professor, School of Audiometric Techniques, University of 2007 - present Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Extra-university teaching 1983-2010 Teacher, Amplifon Research and Studies Centre Courses (52 courses) 1986 - present Teacher, Otologic Experimental Microsurgery Courses F.Cocchini (44 courses) 1987 Professor, Communication Physiopathology Course, E. Medea Scientific Institute, Bosisio Parini 1987 Professor, Logopaedy Course, E. Medea Scientific Institute, Bosisio Parini 1991 1992 Professor, Professional Nurse Course, Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento, 1993 Professor, Temporal Bone and Ear Surgery Otologia oggi Course, Venice 1994 1995 Professor, Professional Nurse Course, Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento, 1994 1997 Professor, Microdissection Lab, Corso Policentrico di Microchirurgia Otologica (Turin,, Casale Monferrato) RESEARCH ACTIVITY My research activity is documented by 160 publications, 94 abstract publications and 339 presentations at national and international congresses (out of which 196 extramural invited presentations). Research topics 1. microsurgical anatomy of the temporal bone, of the ethmoid and of the skull base 2. physiology and pathophysiology of hearing function 3. physiology and pathophysiology of balance 4. cervical pathology 5. oncologic and reconstructive surgery 6. endoscopic sinus surgery and its extension to the skull base 7. craniofacial pain 8. multidisciplinary treatment of oral surgery complications 9. paediatric otorhinolaryngology
BIBLIOGRAPHY G. Felisati published 286 original papers. 160 entirely published (3 monographs), 94 abstracts not followed by entire publication and 32 scientific videos. Scopus Science Direct reports 65 articles. Total articles published on impacted journals are 45. H index (Scopus Sience Direct) = 11 Total Citation Number (Scopus Sience Direct) = 257 GRANTS Ministero dell'università e della Ricerca Scientifica e Tecnologica for research projects from 2003-2009, - FIRST 2003 1.830, - FIRST 2004 3.841,53, - FIRST 2005 3.877,48, - FIRST 2006 3.098,40, - FIRST 2007 3.100,10, - Fondi 60% 1.080,53, - PUR 2008 2.605,75, - PUR 2009 3.877,48 Lombardy Region Razionalizzazione dei percorsi diagnostico-terapeutici nei pazienti affetti da precancerosi e neoplasie del distretto ecrvico-facciale (Decreto Regionale 13848 del 11.12.2009: 262.650,00 Ministero della Salute (Bando Ricerca finalizzata 2010). CAPNAF-FD. A Computer- Assisted Procedure for Nasal Air Flow assessment with modern Fluid Dynamics techniques. Clinical applications: individual surgical planning of nasal breathing difficulties treatment aimed at optimizing surgical procedures towards maximum effectiveness and minimum healthcare costs 150.000,00 SURGICAL EXPERIENCE 2005-11 total PROCEDURE (as first surgeon) N Adenoidectomy 59 59 Adenoidectomy in mucopolysaccharidosis 2 2 Endoscopic Adenoidectomy (ESS) 61 94 155 Adenotonsillectomy 138 58 196 Adult tonsillectomy 57 42 99
Tonsillectomy in CJD 3 3 Septoplasty (+ turbinoplasty) 195 146 341 Rhinoplasty 21 21 Turbinoplasty 9 9 Caldwell-Luc Procedure 10 10 Microscopic Ethmoidectomy 31 31 Nasal Bone Fracture Reduction 18 18 Total endoscopic sinus surgery procedures 271 271 Nasal Polyposis (Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) 245 245 Nasal Polyposis in Cystic Fibrosis (ESS) 34 34 Mucocele/Mucopyocele (ESS) 17 17 Sinusitis (Bacterial or Fungal) (ESS) 97 97 Inferior Turbinoplasty or Concha Bullosa Treatment (ESS) 93 93 Antrochoanal Polyp (ESS) 26 26 Choanal Atresia (ESS) 16 16 Dacryocystorhinostomy (ESS) 13 13 Rhino-liquoral Fistula Closure (ESS) 30 29 59 Face osteotomies 25 25 Rhinosinusal Neoplasms (ESS or combined approach) 21 21 Orbital Cellulitis (ESS o vie combinate) 4 4 Sellar and Parasellar Expanses via Trans Sphenoidal Approach (ESS) 451 221 672 Clivus Cordoma 13 13 Craniopharyngioma 11 11 Expanded cranial base approaches 33 33 Endoscopic Sphenopalatine Ganglion Infiltration 19 19 Orbitary Decompression Thyrotoxicosis 2 2 Various ESS procedures 41 41 Direct Microlaryngoscopy 208 48 256 Intrachordal Splint 1 1 Rhinopharynx Biopsy 12 12 Cordectomy (Laser) 5 8 13 Total Laryngectomy and Pharyngolaryngectomy 32 13 45 Partial Laryngectomy 11 11 Supraglottic Laryngectomy 8 8 Lymphadenectomy Small Surgery 29 12 41 Daniel s Prescalenic Biopsy 8 8 Reconstructive Pharyngectomy and Laryngectomy 13 13 Tracheostomy Closure 12 12 Functional and Radical Neck Dissection 79 48 127 Total Sialoadenectomy procedures 29 29 Submandibular Sialoadenectomy 19 19 Tracheostomy and Emergency Procedures 51 30 81 Thyroidectomy 16 16 Branchial and Medial Cyst 19 5 24 Parotidectomy 61 61 Endoral Wharton s Duct Stone Removal 21 21 Splanchocranium Malignant Neoplasms 12 12
Tongue, Oral Floor and Palate Neoplasms 11 11 Commando Procedure 2 2 Middle Ear Surgery for Inflammatory Diseases/Cholesteatoma 37 5 42 Otosclerosis Surgery 3 3 Myringotomy (w/ Transitympanic Drainage) 8 34 42 VIII Cranial Nerve Neurinoma Removal 3 3 Endoscopic Intubation 16 16 Palate Shortening in Snoring 3 3 Oro-antral Fistula Closure 3 3 Parapharyngeal Space Neoplasms 3 3 Cervical Gangrenous Fascitis 7 7 Small Surgery under General Anesthesia 5 5 Miscellaneous 12 12 TOTALE 245611623618