Dr. Debora Garozzo
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Consultant neurosurgeon with a subspecialty in peripheral nerve surgery, with over 35 years' experience in brachial plexus reconstruction.
LocationMediclinic Parkview Hospital
Experience35-40
LanguagesItalian, Spanish, English
NationalityItaly
About
Dr. Debora performs micro-reconstructive nerve surgery to restore movement and function after brachial plexus injuries in adults and children, including Erb's palsy, surgery for entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and removal of nerve tumours, particularly in patients with neurofibromatosis. She helped found the neurosurgery department in Rovigo that became Italy's national referral centre for peripheral nerve surgery, co-founded the Sino-European Meeting on brachial plexus surgery, and has published two books, 16 book chapters, and more than 20 journal articles.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
MDUniversity of PalermoItaly
Neurosurgery DiplomaVerona UniversityItaly
Areas of expertise
Micro-reconstructive nerve surgeryEspecially brachial plexus injuries both in adults and childrenEntrapment neuropathies in the upper and lower limbs (e.g. carpal tunnel syndromeUlnar nerve entrapment and thoracic outlet syndrome)Benign and malignant nerve tumorsEspecially in patients affected by neurofibromatosis
Special interests
Benign and malignant nerve tumorsBrachial plexus injuries both in adults and childrenCarpal tunnel syndromeEntrapment neuropathies in the upper and lower limbsErb's palsy (obstetrical brachial plexus palsy)Micro-reconstructive nerve surgeryNerve injuriesNeurofibromatosisUlnar nerve entrapment and thoracic outlet syndrome
