Dr. Pierfrancesco Visaggi

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Pierfrancesco Visaggi is a surgeon specializing in Digestive System Diseases and Digestive Endoscopy, with academic and clinical training in Italy and the United Kingdom. He graduated with honors from the University of Pisa and carries out clinical and scientific work in gastroenterology, with a particular interest in therapeutic digestive endoscopy, esophageal diseases, and functional gastrointestinal disorders. After international experience at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital in London, he currently serves as a Gastroenterologist Endoscopist at the University Hospital of Pisa. He also conducts research as part of his PhD program in Clinical and Translational Sciences.

TRAINING

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pisa with a grade of 110/110 cum laude and publication worthiness
• Specialization in Digestive System Diseases and Digestive Endoscopy at the University of Pisa
• PhD in Clinical and Translational Sciences from 2022
• Qualification to practice medicine in Italy and the United Kingdom
• Honorary Research Fellow in Gastroenterology presso Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital di Londra
• Advanced training in therapeutic digestive endoscopy
• Certificazione ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• OET Certification for Medical Practice in English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Since 2023, Dr. Pierfrancesco Visaggi has been a Gastroenterologist Endoscopist at the Pisa University Hospital, where he carries out clinical, diagnostic, and advanced endoscopic activities.

In 2022-2023 he worked at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital in London as an Endoscopist Gastroenterologist dedicated to therapeutic endoscopic procedures, consolidating international expertise in the management of major digestive pathologies and advanced endoscopic techniques.

During his specialist training at the University of Pisa, he gained experience in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders, with particular attention to esophageal diseases, gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and esophageal motor disorders.

SCIENTIFIC AND TEACHING ACTIVITY: Dr. Visaggi is actively involved in national and international scientific research. He is the author and co-author of numerous PubMed-indexed publications in the field of gastroenterology and participates in multicenter clinical trials dedicated to eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

He is a member of Italian and European scientific societies, including SIGE, SINGEM, UEG, and EUREOS, and participates in the development of national and international clinical guidelines on esophageal and digestive diseases. He also serves as a peer reviewer for leading international gastroenterology journals.

He has received scientific awards and recognitions at international conferences such as Digestive Disease Week and United European Gastroenterology Week.

SPECIALTIES COVERED: Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy.

SPECIALTY DESCRIPTION Gastroenterology deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.

Digestive endoscopy is a fundamental tool for the early diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of numerous gastrointestinal conditions. Advanced endoscopic techniques can identify inflammation, precancerous lesions, bleeding, polyps, and functional alterations of the digestive tract.

Particular attention is paid to esophageal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic digestive diseases, and esophageal motility disorders.

SERVICES PERFORMED

• Specialist gastroenterological visit
• Gastroenterological check-up visit
• Diagnostic gastroscopy
• Diagnostic colonoscopy
• Therapeutic digestive endoscopy
• Evaluation and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux
• Diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis
• Study of esophageal motor disorders
• Evaluation of dysphagia and digestive difficulties
• Consultation for functional gastrointestinal disorders
• Personalized gastroenterological follow-up

NOTEWhen to see a specialist: It is advisable to see a gastroenterologist in the presence of persistent symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits, digestive bleeding, anemia of unexplained origin, or unexplained weight loss.

Specialist evaluation is also indicated for preventive check-ups, monitoring of chronic digestive diseases, and diagnostic investigations through digestive endoscopy.

Dr. Pierfrancesco Visaggi conducts clinical and research activities with an approach based on the latest international scientific evidence, integrating clinical experience, technological innovation, and advanced endoscopy to offer personalized diagnostic and therapeutic pathways.

She speaks fluent Italian and English and has gained international professional experience in the United Kingdom.

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