• the doctor

dr giovanni
giorgio rapuzzi

I am Dr Giovanni Giorgio Rapuzzi, a paediatric surgeon practising in Milan, Varese and the surrounding area.

I treat neonatal and paediatric surgical conditions, with experience in minimally invasive surgery and an approach based on clarity, availability and attention to families.

Every consultation is first and foremost a moment of listening: understanding the child, answering parents’ questions and choosing the most appropriate pathway, without unnecessary alarm.

— Dr Giovanni Rapuzzi

  • the doctor

dR giovanni giorgio rapuzzi

I am Dr Giovanni Giorgio Rapuzzi, a paediatric surgeon.

I treat neonatal and paediatric surgical conditions, with experience in minimally invasive surgery and an approach based on clarity, availability and attention to families.

Every consultation is first and foremost a moment of listening: understanding the child, answering parents’ questions and choosing the most appropriate pathway, without unnecessary alarm.

— Dr Giovanni Rapuzzi

LOCATIONS

MILANO, VARESE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

Specialisation

Paediatric surgery

Facilities

Medical centres and clinics

Availability

Consultation and video consultation

LOCATIONS

MILANO, VARESE THE SURROUNDING AREA

Specialisation

Paediatric surgery

Facilities

Medical centres and clinics

Availability

Consultation and video consultation

DOTT. giovanni giorgio rapuzzi

PAEDIATRIC MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

Specialist in Paediatric Surgery

Milano, Varese and the surrounding area

giovannirapuzzi@gmail.com

+39 342 80 10 799

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  • biography

A pathway dedicated to children

A pathway dedicated to children

I am Dr Giovanni Giorgio Rapuzzi, a medical specialist in Paediatric Surgery. I diagnose and treat the main surgical conditions affecting newborns, children and adolescents, with particular attention to minimally invasive surgery, when indicated.

I trained at the University of Genoa and the Istituto Giannina Gaslini, where I completed my specialisation in Paediatric Surgery. I then gained experience in several leading Italian centres, including the Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo, the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic in Bologna and the AOU Maggiore della Carità in Novara. I also attended an advanced training course at IRCAD in Strasbourg, dedicated to minimally invasive surgery.

In 2024, I completed the Level II University Master’s Degree in “Transitional care in surgical patients: from paediatric-adolescent age to adulthood” at the University of Pavia, a programme dedicated to continuity of care for surgical patients as they grow and move from paediatric and adolescent care into adulthood.

In my work, I consider it essential to build a clear and calm relationship with the family. Every pathway begins with listening, a clinical assessment and understandable explanations, to help parents understand when intervention is necessary and when unnecessary alarm can be avoided.

  • CLINICAL AREAS

Conditions I treat

What I treat

I assess and treat the main paediatric surgical conditions, both elective and urgent.

My work includes specialist consultations, follow-up guidance, outpatient procedures and procedures performed in the operating room, always based on the child’s age, clinical picture and the real need for treatment.

  • My approach to paediatric care

What guides my work

What guides my work

Four principles guide every meeting, from the first consultation to follow-up, placing the child and family at the centre.

  • CLARITY

Simple explanations to understand the diagnosis, available options and care pathway.

  • Listening

Time dedicated to parents’ questions and to the child’s needs.

  • balance

Intervening when needed, observing when possible.

  • Availability

A point of reference even after the consultation, when the care pathway requires it.

When possible and clinically appropriate, I use minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques, which may allow for a less invasive surgical approach compared with traditional surgery.

The choice of technique, however, always depends on the individual case, the child’s age, the condition and the specialist assessment.

  • MY METHOD

How I work with my young patients and their families

How I work with my young patients and their families

Every consultation is a moment of listening, assessment and discussion. The aim is to help parents understand the situation, know whether and when intervention is needed and approach the care pathway with greater peace of mind.

01

Listening and assessment

Every pathway begins with listening to the family and examining the child. Symptoms, parents’ questions and the child’s clinical history are collected with care, in order to reach an assessment that is as clear and complete as possible.

02

Clear explanations

Diagnoses, possible treatments and surgical indications are explained in understandable words. The aim is to avoid unnecessary technical language and help parents distinguish what requires attention from what should not cause alarm.

03

Follow-up and
availability

Once the care pathway has begun, the relationship does not end with the consultation or surgery. When appropriate, a communication channel is maintained with the family for questions and follow-up guidance.

Caring for a child also means caring for the questions, doubts and concerns of their family.

Dr Giovanni Giorgio Rapuzzi

  • PATHWAY

Training and career

Training and career

A timeline showing the main stages of my training and professional pathway: from medical studies to specialisation in Paediatric Surgery, through to my current clinical activity.

2005 · University

Degree in Medicine and Surgery

Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Genoa, achieved with the highest marks.

2010 · Specialisation

Specialisation in Paediatric Surgery

Specialisation in Paediatric Surgery at the University of Genoa, with clinical and surgical training at the Istituto Giannina Gaslini.

Since 2011 · Clinical experience

Leading Italian centres

Professional experience in several leading Italian centres for paediatric surgery, including the Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo in 2011, the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic in Bologna from 2012 to 2015 and the AOU Maggiore della Carità in Novara from 2015 to 2023.

2016 · Minimally invasive surgery

Training and advanced education

Further training in paediatric minimally invasive surgery and an advanced training course at IRCAD in Strasbourg, a centre dedicated to training in minimally invasive surgery.

Since 2023 · Clinical activity in Varese

Activity at ASST Sette Laghi

Since 2023, he has worked in Paediatric Surgery at ASST Sette Laghi - Ospedale Filippo del Ponte in Varese.

2024 · Advanced training

Level II University Master’s Degree

Completion of the Level II University Master’s Degree in “Transitional care in surgical patients: from paediatric-adolescent age to adulthood” at the University of Pavia.

Research

Publications and scientific contributions

Author and co-author of international scientific publications, with contributions focused in particular on paediatric thoracic surgery and chest wall malformations. I also collaborate as a reviewer for international scientific journals.

Today

Paediatric surgery and outpatient activity

I treat the main surgical conditions affecting newborns and children, both elective and urgent, using minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques whenever possible.

  • RESEARCH AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Research and scientific activity

Research and scientific activity

Alongside my clinical and surgical activity, I have always cultivated an interest in scientific research in paediatric surgery.

I am the author and co-author of publications in indexed international scientific journals, with contributions focused in particular on paediatric thoracic surgery and chest wall malformations. I also collaborate as a reviewer for international scientific journals.

This activity allows me to keep an up-to-date view of developments in paediatric surgery and to integrate experience, scientific exchange and attention to the quality of the care pathway into clinical practice.

  • TESTIMONIALS

Families’ voices

Families’ voices

★★★★★

Excellent expertise and transparency. He answers the many questions asked with courtesy and in detail and is available to accommodate requests. Kind with children and patient. Overall, an excellent impression.

FI
Floriana Iraci
Google Reviews
★★★★★

Excellent doctor: punctual, courteous and very detailed in his explanations. The practice is welcoming and the staff helpful. An absolutely positive experience.

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Alessandra Mancin
Google Reviews
★★★★★

Dr Rapuzzi operated on my 9-year-old son and proved to be highly competent, professional and always available. He gave us valuable support both before and after the surgery, reassuring us and guiding us with great care throughout the entire process. We are very satisfied and grateful for the care and availability he showed.

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Andrea B.
Google Reviews
★★★★★

Excellent impression: a very attentive, friendly, kind and professional doctor.

PB
Patrizia Baroffio
Google Reviews
★★★★★

Kind, thorough, approachable and professional. He gave us all the information we needed clearly and precisely, as well as excellent advice, and made our son feel at ease. Thank you.

EG
Elisabetta Gervasoni
Google Reviews
★★★★★

We were very pleased with his professionalism and courtesy, both with us parents and with the patient. We had an excellent impression, which is not always something to take for granted. Thank you.

PM
Patrizia Mustarda
MioDottore
★★★★★

A doctor who is very empathetic with the young patient and with us parents. He was very clear in his explanation and available to answer all the questions we had.

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S.C.
MioDottore
★★★★★

Dr Rapuzzi is a thorough and very kind doctor. Attentive to his patients and available. Empathetic and highly professional. Thank you.

CM
Carola M.
MioDottore
★★★★★

A very kind person and doctor, who explains things well. Highly recommended.

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Hamid
MioDottore
★★★★★

A detailed and thorough consultation. Excellent communication and a great deal of empathy with children. Dr Rapuzzi was able to make my son feel at ease, explaining how he would solve his problem. I absolutely recommend him.

EV
E.V.
MioDottore
★★★★★

Dr Rapuzzi was thorough and patient. Kind and competent, in a delicate and complex situation. THANK YOU.

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Francesco
MioDottore
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