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Dr. Giovanni Mauri
Interventional Radiologist · Milan, Italy
IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio
Seeing international patients
- Experience 16+ years specializing
- Languages English, Italian
- Consultations Video consultation
About
About Dr. Giovanni Mauri
First of all, don't panic. Surgery is often an excellent treatment, but it is not always the only option.
My role is to carefully evaluate your specific case and help you understand all available alternatives. In many thyroid conditions, minimally invasive treatments can offer excellent results while preserving thyroid function, reducing recovery time, and minimizing the risk of complications.
The most important thing is not choosing the newest treatment or the most aggressive one - it is choosing the treatment that is best for you. Together, we can review all the options and find the approach that combines effectiveness, safety, and the highest possible quality of life.
“Treat effectively. Harm minimally. Care deeply.”
My journey into medicine began in childhood. My father was a highly respected physician who dedicated his life to caring for his patients, often putting their needs before his own. Watching him work inspired me from an early age and gave me a clear sense of purpose: I wanted to become a doctor and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
During my medical training, I discovered Interventional Radiology and was immediately fascinated by its philosophy. It offered the possibility of treating disease effectively while minimizing the physical and emotional burden on patients. While many physicians are naturally drawn to achieving the best technical results or advancing scientific metrics, what attracted me most was the opportunity to improve patients’ overall well-being through less invasive treatments.
This vision became even stronger when I entered the field of image-guided thermal ablation. I quickly realized that many talented physicians were performing remarkable procedures, but that the field still lacked standardization, strong scientific evidence, and widespread dissemination of knowledge. At that point, I was fortunate to meet a mentor who instilled in me a true passion for research, education, and innovation. From then on, I dedicated my career not only to treating patients but also to advancing the science behind minimally invasive therapies and helping share knowledge with colleagues around the world.
Today, my professional life is built on three pillars: patient care, research, and education. Among them, patient care remains the most important. Every scientific project, publication, or guideline ultimately has the same goal: improving the lives of the people who trust us with their health.
I strongly believe that medicine is not only about treating a disease, but also about understanding the person behind it. For this reason, I strive to build an empathetic and honest relationship with every patient, listening carefully to their concerns and helping them make informed decisions. Every patient is unique, and each deserves the same attention, respect, and dedication that inspired me to become a physician in the first place.
Treatment
Procedures performed
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
The most widely studied thermal method for benign and toxic nodules.
Microwave ablation (MWA)
Heats faster and works well near blood flow, often used for larger nodules.
Ethanol ablation (PEI)
A targeted chemical injection that collapses cystic and select nodules without heat.
Laser ablation (LA)
A very thin fiber suited to smaller nodules or ones near delicate structures.
Indications
Conditions treated
Autonomously functioning nodules (AFTN)
Overactive nodules that make excess thyroid hormone, a common cause of hyperthyroidism.
Read the guideBenign thyroid nodules
Non-cancerous growths in the thyroid that can press on the neck or affect hormone levels.
Read the guidePapillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC)
Small, early-stage papillary thyroid cancers that are often slow-growing.
Read the guideParathyroid adenoma
A benign growth on a parathyroid gland that raises blood calcium.
Read the guideRecurrent thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer that returns in the neck after earlier surgery or treatment.
Read the guideSelected work
Publications & Research
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Image-Guided Thyroid Ablation: Proposal for Standardization of Terminology and Reporting Criteria
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European Thyroid Association and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Minimally Invasive Treatments in Malignant Thyroid Lesions
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Image-Guided Thermal Ablation as an Alternative to Surgery for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Preliminary Results of an Italian Experience
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Image-guided thermal ablation in autonomously functioning thyroid nodules. A retrospective multicenter three-year follow-up study from the Italian Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thyroid (MITT) Group
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Present Status of Thyroid Ablation in Europe: An International Survey among the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) Members
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Minimally Invasive Treatments for Malignant Thyroid Lesions: Time for an International Registry
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Laser and radiofrequency ablations for benign and malignant thyroid tumors
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Benign thyroid nodules treatment using percutaneous laser ablation (PLA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
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Use of the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) in clinical practice: an Italian survey
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2024 International Expert Consensus on US-guided Thermal Ablation for T1N0M0 Papillary Thyroid Cancer
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Global care
International Patients Welcome
Before you travel
A remote consultation to review your case before any in-person treatment.
Planning your visit
Your imaging and reports are reviewed ahead of time.
After you return
Remote follow-up consultations once you are back home.
Ready to get started?
Talk to Dr. Giovanni Mauri, no travel required
Book a consultation to review your imaging and find out if thyroid ablation is right for you. Education first, urgency never.