Department of Diagnostic Radiology @ Ospedale San Raffaele Turro
The Department of Diagnostic Radiology at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele Turro offers a comprehensive range of radiological examinations, available both for hospitalized patients and outpatient care. The department has developed specialized expertise in various fields of radiology, including urological diagnostics, renal tumor ablation treatment, HIV-related infectious disease diagnostics, thyroid pathology diagnostics, female pelvic imaging, and musculoskeletal ultrasound studies.
Key radiological examinations include MRI, CT, X-ray, abdominal and musculoskeletal ultrasound, endocavitary ultrasound (transrectal, transvaginal), orthopantomography, ultrasound-guided biopsies, CT-guided renal tumor ablation, and Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD).
The department is ISO 9001 certified and is actively involved in research, with a particular focus on:
- Urological imaging
- Multiparametric MRI of the prostate
- Female pelvic imaging
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- CT-guided ablative treatments for renal tumors
The combination of advanced technology, clinical expertise, and research focus positions the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at San Raffaele Turro as a leading provider of diagnostic services and treatment options in these specialized areas.
Our excellence in numbers
Notable advanced technological equipment
- 1 High-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (1.5T)
- 1 Multidetector CT
- 3 Ultrasound
- 2 Traditional and digital radiological diagnostics
- 1 Orthopantomography
- 1 Computerized Bone Mineralometry (MOC)
Meet our team
Head physician
Gianpiero Cardone
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Ospedale San Raffaele Turro is a highly specialized center for patient care, clinical research, and teaching activities, affiliated with the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. Recognized in 2014 as an IRCCS (Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare) by the Italian Ministry of Health, the hospital excels in various medical fields, focusing on innovative treatments and advanced therapies.
The facility is a part of the Ospedale San Raffaele network and comprises seven interconnected buildings set in a serene park. It offers 281 accredited beds, along with 48 technical beds dedicated to the Day Center and Complex Ambulatory Macro Activities (MAC). The hospital also houses outpatient clinics and a laboratory for diagnostic testing, serving both public and private patients under the Italian National Health System.
Ospedale San Raffaele Turro is renowned for its research and treatments in molecular medicine, particularly in understanding and addressing central and peripheral nervous system disorders, as well as urogenital conditions. This focus drives the hospital's mission to develop cutting-edge therapies that improve patients' quality of life while advancing scientific knowledge.
The hospital offers specialized care across multiple disciplines, with a strong emphasis on personalized treatments and rehabilitation. Notable areas of expertise include:
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Psychiatry and Neurology: the hospital offers advanced therapies for mood disorders, psychotic conditions, eating disorders, and sleep disturbances. These treatments are personalized, utilizing the latest medical technologies and supported by a team of expert clinicians dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
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Infectious Diseases: the hospital employs innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for infections, with a particular focus on HIV and hepatitis. Ospedale San Raffaele Turro is also recognized as a leading center in Tropical Medicine, Travel Medicine, and Migration Medicine, providing specialized care for these unique health challenges.
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Mood Disorders Center: a leading facility for diagnosing and treating conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. Patients benefit from cutting-edge therapeutic techniques and highly personalized clinical and rehabilitative interventions designed to improve their quality of life.
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Psychotic Disorders Center: with over 25 years of experience, this center specializes in treating schizophrenia, delusional disorders, and non-schizophrenic psychoses. It is recognized internationally for its research in novel pharmacological and psychological rehabilitation approaches.
The hospital's integrated approach ensures each patient to receive the best possible care through a synergy of clinical practice, research, and education. At Ospedale San Raffaele Turro, medical professionals and researchers work hand-in-hand to pioneer advancements in psychiatry, neurology, urology, infectious diseases, and radiology.
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