Dr Francesco Damone

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Dr Francesco Damone is a medical doctor specialising in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with clinical training at the University of Pisa and Pisa University Hospital. He treats common gastrointestinal conditions, with a particular interest in liver disease. He has also completed specialist training in abdominal ultrasound, earning the SIUMB National Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound. In 2026, he furthered his hepatology training at Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona, recognised as the Spanish private hospital with the best healthcare reputation.

EDUCATION

• Medical Degree – University of Pisa – 2021
• Specialist training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology – University of Pisa – 2026
• SIUMB National Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound – 2025
• Advanced Course in “Basic Ultrasound” – University of Pisa
• Visiting Fellow at the Liver Unit of Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona – 2026

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDr Damone completed his specialist training at the Pisa University Hospital, gaining clinical experience in both outpatient care and the management of hospital inpatients.

In hepatology, he has worked in outpatient clinics dedicated to the diagnosis and follow-up of common liver diseases, gaining particular experience in viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, portal hypertension and hepatocellular carcinoma.

He has also gained experience in the assessment and management of common gastroenterological conditions, including gastro-oesophageal reflux, functional gastrointestinal disorders, coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

He has gained experience in diagnostic abdominal ultrasound, complementing his clinical work with a dedicated theoretical and practical training programme. This led to the award of the SIUMB National Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound and completion of the Advanced Course in “Basic Ultrasound” at the University of Pisa.

In 2026, he undertook an international training placement at the Liver Unit of Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona, a leading hepatology centre and the Spanish private hospital with the best healthcare reputation, according to the Merco Salud ranking.

SCIENTIFIC AND TEACHING ACTIVITIESHe has authored and co-authored scientific publications in international journals and takes part in clinical studies and multicentre projects, primarily involving viral hepatitis, hepatocellular carcinoma and coeliac disease.

AWARDS / ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

• International experience at the Liver Unit of Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Involvement in national and international clinical studies and multicentre projects
• Specialist training in clinical ultrasound, with SIUMB National Diploma

 SPECIALTY

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

 SPECIALTY DESCRIPTION Gastroenterology and hepatology focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the digestive system and liver.

A gastroenterology consultation can assess common problems such as reflux, heartburn, digestive difficulties, abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and other changes in bowel habits.

Hepatology focuses specifically on the diagnosis and monitoring of liver diseases, including fatty liver disease, abnormal liver test results, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis and other chronic liver conditions.

When indicated, the assessment can include an abdominal ultrasound, a non-invasive examination used to examine the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, spleen and other major abdominal organs.

SERVICES 

• Gastroenterology consultation
• Gastroenterology follow-up consultation
• Hepatology consultation
• Hepatology follow-up consultation
• Abdominal ultrasound
• Assessment of abnormal liver test results
• Diagnosis and management of fatty liver disease
• Assessment and follow-up of viral hepatitis
• Assessment and follow-up of chronic liver disease
• Assessment and treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux
• Assessment of pain, bloating and digestive symptoms
• Assessment of bowel habit changes
• Assessment and follow-up of coeliac disease
• Personalised gastroenterology and hepatology follow-up

 WHEN TO SEE A SPECIALIST?

You should consult a gastroenterologist or hepatologist if you experience:



• persistent reflux, acidity or heartburn
• recurrent abdominal pain or bloating
• digestive difficulties
• persistent diarrhea or constipation
• changes in bowel habits
• elevated transaminases or other abnormal liver test results
• diagnosis of fatty liver or hepatic steatosis
• known or suspected viral hepatitis
• need for monitoring of chronic liver disease
• known or suspected coeliac disease
• anaemia, weight loss or other persistent gastrointestinal symptoms

A specialist consultation helps assess the issue and determine any further diagnostic tests or the most appropriate follow-up plan.

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