Specialist spine care, enhanced byartificial intelligence
Minimally invasive spine surgery, over 2,300 surgeries as first operator and a digital care pathway combining consultations, telemedicine and an AI assistant to support you from the first consultation to full recovery.
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I am an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the treatment of spinal disorders: herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, scoliosis and spondylolisthesis. I use percutaneous and minimally invasive surgical techniques, often starting with non-surgical treatment options, to ensure a fast and comfortable recovery.
Specialisation
Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Milan
The facilities where I operate
Istituto Clinico Beato Matteo
Corso Pavia, 84, 27029 Vigevano PV
Casa di Cura Villa Tirrena
Via Montebello, 102, 57126 Livorno LI
Kormed Casa di Cura San Camillo
Via Padre Ignazio da Carrara, 37, 55042 Forte dei Marmi LU
Artificial intelligence becomes part of your care pathway
I use AI together with telemedicine to speed up communication, appointment scheduling and post-operative follow-up: more time for your care, less time spent waiting.
The spinal conditions I treat
Accurate diagnosis and tailored solutions, from conservative treatment to minimally invasive surgery.
Herniated disc
Conservative and minimally invasive surgical treatment of lumbar and cervical disc herniation.
Lumbar stenosis
Minimally invasive decompression to reduce pain and claudication.
Scoliosis
Assessment and correction of spinal deformities in adults.
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal fusion (arthrodesis) using low-impact percutaneous techniques.
Cervicobrachialgia
Diagnosis and treatment of neck pain radiating to the arm.
Your care pathway, step by step
Request
Contact the clinic online, via WhatsApp or through the AI assistant.
Consultation
First consultation in person or specialist video consultation.
Diagnosis and treatment
A personalised treatment plan, conservative or surgical.
Follow-up
Check-ups and recovery monitored remotely, too, through telemedicine.
Patient stories
Over 1,000 reviews from patients on MioDottore
5/51,098 verified reviews · October 2026
- Patients appreciate:
- Detailed explanations
- Attentiveness during the consultation
- Punctuality
Award based on patient reviews and votes from other specialists
Award based on patient reviews and votes from other specialists
Certificate of Excellence for 8 years in a row, for outstanding patient reviews
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
Also nominated for the MioDottore Awards in 2021, 2023 and 2024
What patients say
- Spine surgery
“…with disarming simplicity he identified the problem, showed me the MRI and X-ray images on screen and explained them, truly helping me understand the condition of my spine… I had the operation a month ago… it went well and he was always present and available on WhatsApp after the operation too… you are always looked after.”
- Lumbar spinal fusion (arthrodesis)
“…the first time anyone has actually shown us what is wrong on the MRI images… he scheduled a lumbar spinal fusion (arthrodesis) at L3-L4 and L4-L5, which went well as expected, and today, on the second day, my father was helped out of bed to try walking.”
- Lumbar spinal fusion (arthrodesis)
“Outstanding: within a few days he gave me back a life I had not had for a long time. (Lumbar spinal fusion – arthrodesis.) Prompt and precise, he gets straight to the point with detailed explanations. Also very willing to offer psychological support after the operation.”
- L4-L5 spinal fusion (arthrodesis)
“I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Lavanga. He operated on me for an L4-L5 spinal fusion (arthrodesis) only a month ago and solved my problem… he explains every step very simply yet in detail, from the first consultation to the post-operative check-ups. I feel reborn and I am truly grateful to him.”
- Lumbar stenosis
“I was seen by Dr Lavanga for lumbar spinal stenosis. He was always available and kind, and explained in detail the outcome of my operation and how to proceed.”
- Spine
“…During the consultation he immediately understood my situation and explained the problems with my spine impeccably, openly and with disarming simplicity… I felt listened to, understood and in safe hands.”
- Cervical spine surgery
“I found Dr Lavanga after long and thorough research. I trusted him with surgery on my cervical vertebrae and it was perfect: a true professional.”
- Vertebral fracture
“…after being seen in Piacenza for a vertebral fracture, he operated on me in Vigevano a few days ago and everything went well. Always available on his mobile too… I was very scared, but I can reassure others and tell them not to worry.”
- After surgery
“Two days after the operation, I am deeply grateful to fall asleep and wake up without the excruciating pain that had been with me for far too long.”
- Vertebroplasty
“Always smiling, reassuring and knowledgeable. More and more convinced that I did the right thing with vertebroplasty.”
- Online consultation
“…During the consultation he did not just read the documents I had brought, but wanted to look into the situation personally, showing me the spine and explaining my father's problem clearly and understandably.”
- First consultation
“No waiting time. The doctor was empathetic, professional, knowledgeable, direct, practical and reassuring.”
Reviews published on MioDottore.it and quoted verbatim (translated from Italian). Profile data updated October 2026.
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