Prof. Gianluca Faggioli is an expert in Vascular Surgery. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna in 1985 and obtained a specialist in Vascular Surgery from the same University in 1990. He mainly deals with carotid surgery, aortic aneurysms, arteriopathy of the lower limbs, and varicose veins. He currently practices as a Vascular Surgeon at the S. Orsola Polyclinic and the Toniolo Nursing Home in Bologna. He holds the role of Full Professor at the Department of Specialized Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine (DIMES) of the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University of Bologna and is Director of the School of Specialization in Vascular Surgery of the same University. He has performed more than 3000 operations, mainly arterial reconstructive surgery. He has also personally performed more than 700 carotid endovascular interventions (carotid stents).