Dr. Giacomo De Benedetti

Head of the Ophthalmology Service at the La Asunción Clinic in Tolosa and the IMQ Zurriola Medical Surgical Center

Country

Spain

Speciality

Ophthalmology

Subspeciality

Anterior Segment, specific knowledge in Refractive, Cataract, Medical Retina and Glaucoma

Experience

1995 years

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, French

Areas of expertise

Refractive disorders
Cataract
Medical Retina
Glaucoma

About the expert

Dr. Giacomo De Benedetti is a renowned Ophthalmologist at Clinica La Asuncion in Tolosa, Spain, specializing in Refractive, Cataract, Medical Retina, and Glaucoma. He leads a team of four ophthalmologists, conducting around 21 operations weekly and serving 500 patients annually. With a diverse background including roles at Clinica Baviera in Barcelona and humanitarian work in Chad, Dr. De Benedetti is dedicated to academic advancement, publishing research papers and contributing to ophthalmology literature.

Dr. Giacomo De Benedetti, is a highly accomplished Consultant Ophthalmologist with expertise in Refractive, Cataract, Medical Retina, and Glaucoma at Clinica La Asuncion in Tolosa, Spain. With a strong academic background, Dr. De Benedetti received his medical degree from Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza’, where he also specialized in Ophthalmology. He has been registered with the Gipuzkoa Medical College in Spain since 2020.

Currently serving as the Head of the Ophthalmology Service at Clinica La Asuncion, Dr. De Benedetti oversees a team of four ophthalmologists, managing nearly 40 patients daily and conducting three surgical sessions per week with around 21 operations. The department operates on approximately 500 patients annually.

Dr. De Benedetti's extensive professional experience includes roles as a Consultant at various medical facilities such as Clinica Baviera in Barcelona, Head of Ophthalmology Service at Grupo Hospitalario Quironsalud in Spain, and locum staff grade Ophthalmologist at National Public Hospital S. Maria Goretti in Italy. He also engaged in humanitarian work, serving as a Cooperant surgeon in Chad and contributing to various publications in the field of ophthalmology.

Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. De Benedetti is actively involved in academia, having published several research papers and contributed to a book on corneal topography. He has completed specialized courses in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma, medical retina, and orbital surgery. Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French, Dr. De Benedetti continues to expand his knowledge and skills in ophthalmology.

Dr. Giacomo De Benedetti is a respected international member of prestigious medical societies such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and Sociedad Española de Oftalmología. As a referee for the American Journal of Ophthalmology and a fellow of various ophthalmological associations, Giacomo remains dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmology and providing exceptional care to his patients.

Head of the Ophthalmology Service
2019 - Today
La Asunción Clinic in Tolosa
Consultant Ophthalmology
2017 - 2019
Clinica Baviera Barcelona - Spain
Head of Ophthalmology Service
2008 - 2017
Grupo Hospitalario Quironsalud at Hospital Donostia - Spain
Locum staff grade Ophthalmologist
2001 - 2008
National Public Hospital S. Maria Goretti, Latina - Italy

Fellow

ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)

2008
Master in Ophthalmoplastic and Lacrimal System Surgery

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome

2006
Specialty in Ophthalmology

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza’

2000
Medical Degree with Honors

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza’

1995

Fellow of AON (Asociación Oftalmológica del Norte) (2014)
Referee of the American Journal of Ophthalmology (2009)
International Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2006)

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