Dr. Gabriele Pistolesi

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Gabriele Pistolesi is a Psychiatric Surgeon specializing in psychogeriatrics, neuropsychiatry, and neurodevelopmental disorders. During his training, he performed clinical hospital work and research at the University of Pisa, participating in national and international scientific projects and contributing to the publication of scientific papers in the field of mental health. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of major psychiatric disorders in adults and the elderly, with a particular focus on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

TRAINING

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Florence (2018)
• Degree obtained with a grade of 110/110 and honors
• Specialization in Psychiatry at the University of Pisa (2023)
• Achievement of the Specialization with a grade of 110/110 and honors
• Specialist clinical training in a university hospital setting
• Participation in research projects at the University of Pisa
• Professor in First Level University Master's Degree at the University of Pisa

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

During his specialist training, Dr. Pistolesi worked in hospital settings, diagnosing and treating the main psychiatric disorders of adulthood and old age.

In 2023, he carried out local clinical activities at the SerD in Cecina, gaining experience in the management of substance use disorders and associated psychiatric problems.

The professional activity is oriented towards comprehensive patient care through personalized therapeutic pathways, based on the integration of clinical assessment, pharmacological treatment, and long-term monitoring.

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

Dr. Pistolesi has participated in research projects at the University of Pisa and is the author and co-author of scientific publications in international journals.

The main research areas concern:

• Psychogeriatrics
• Neuropsychiatry
• Late-onset psychiatric disorders
• Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI)
• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Behavioral disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases
• ADHD and autism in adults

Main scientific publications

• Pseudodementia in Patients with Unipolar and Bipolar Disorders: A Case Series and Literature Review – Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024
• The impact of mild behavioral impairment on the prognosis of geriatric depression: preliminary results – International Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2023
• General Psychopathology Severity In Psychogeriatric Patients With Mild Behavioral Impairment – Neurological Sciences, 2023
• The impact of Mild Behavioral Impairment on the individual’s level of psychological, social, and occupational functioning – European Psychiatry, 2022

He also carried out university teaching activities as a lecturer in First Level Master's courses at the University of Pisa.

SPECIALTY TREATED: Psychiatry.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIALTY

Psychiatry is the medical discipline that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders that can affect an individual's personal, relational, and work-related well-being.

The modern psychiatric approach integrates clinical assessment with an analysis of the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of mental disorders. The goal is to develop personalized treatment plans that promote recovery of well-being and quality of life.

Particular attention is paid to neurodevelopmental disorders in adults, psychogeriatrics, and behavioral disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

SERVICES PERFORMED

• First psychiatric visit
• Psychiatric follow-up visit
• Specialist diagnostic evaluation
• ADHD assessment in adults
• ADHD Certification
• Setting up specific therapy for ADHD
• Assessment of autism spectrum disorders
• Pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders
• Specialist psychiatric consultation
• Therapeutic monitoring and clinical follow-up

PATHOLOGIES TREATED

• Mood disorders
• Major depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Panic disorder
• Specific phobias
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Sleep disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Personality disorders
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Substance use disorders
• Psychotic disorders
• Eating disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Behavioral disturbances associated with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other dementias

NOTE: It is advisable to consult a psychiatrist if you experience symptoms such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, intense anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, mood swings, relationship difficulties, obsessive thoughts, attention and concentration problems, or symptoms that significantly interfere with your personal, social, or work life.

Specialist assessment is also indicated for problems related to ADHD, adult autism, addictions, eating disorders, and behavioral changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

Other

Dr. Gabriele Pistolesi integrates clinical practice, scientific research, and university training, maintaining constant updates on the latest scientific evidence in psychiatry. He adopts a person-centered approach, aimed at understanding not only the disorder but also the patient's life context, to develop truly personalized treatment plans.

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