Paolo A. Bolognese

Paolo A. Bolognese is well known for his expertise in the neurosurgical field. Bolognese began his medical career in Italy, where he was born and raised. He studied at the University of Turin, before graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1986. After receiving his M.D. Bolognese spent a year in the Italian Army as a Medical Officer, Second Lieutenant. Following his Medical Degree time in the Army, he continued his studies at the University of Turin and completed his neurosurgical training with an international leader in the field of high-tech applied to neurosurgery; Professor Victor A. Fasano. This time was well spent, Bolognese advanced to become the leading worldwide expert in the field of laser Doppler flowmetry applied to neurosurgery as well as the top European figure in neurosurgical intraoperative ultrasound field.

After finding success in Italy and following the death of his former mentor, Paolo A. Bolognese accepted the invitation of Dr. Thomas H. Milhorat to transfer his laser Doppler research to the United States. Upon arriving to the U.S., Bolognese did not hesitate to enroll in further medical training. He enrolled in the State University of New York at Brooklyn where he later completed a Residency in Neurosurgery, an Internship in General Surgery, a Fellowship in Management of Chiari I Malformation and related diseases, and a year as Chief Resident in Neurosurgery. All of this medical training and education prepared Paolo A. Bolognese for a neurosurgical career, specializing in Chiari I Malformation.
Chiari I Malformation is a structural defect in the cerebellum. Type I Chiari Malformation most commonly occurs in children with skulls that are too small for their brain development. As the child grows and develops, their brain is pushed down, due to lack of room in their skull. This causes brain tissue to extend into their spinal cord. Symptoms vary for those whom have Chiari I Malformation, when symptoms are prevalent they can cause pain and difficult day to day activities. In this case the only solution for patients is surgery. Paolo A. Bolognese has chosen to focus his research and education to help those suffering with Chiari I Malformation.