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Elizabeth Colonese

Medical Surgeon specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Infertility Therapy for Couples, Medically Assisted Procreation.

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 2009 at the University of Messina, she subsequently obtained a specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the University of Milan. Since June 2015 she has also worked at the Casa di Cura Igea in Milan, investing passion and daily dedication in the clinical and surgical activity of the Department of Medically Assisted Procreation. At this facility she deals with both hormonal stimulation protocols for the purpose of first-level techniques for infertility (targeted intercourse, follicular monitoring, artificial inseminations) and the implementation of second-level techniques (IVF and ICSI). The Doctor has performed numerous oocyte retrieval (pick up) and embryo transfer (embryo transfer) procedures.

She currently works as a freelancer in Milan, at the Centro Medico Buenos Aires, where she guarantees her patients support in all phases of their lives, through an ethically open and contextualizing, never judgmental attitude.

Training

  • May 28, 2015 – University of Milan - Specialization School in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
    Main professional fields of study:
    Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics
    Experimental thesis entitled: “Intravaginal cabergoline in the induction of ovulation in hyperprolactinemic patients: clinical results”.
    Qualification obtained: Specialization Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics
    Level in national classification: 70/70
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    From May 2009 to May 2015 - University of Milan
    (Fatebenefratelli and Ophthalmic Hospital of Milan, Macedonio Melloni Hospital, Milan) completed the III°, IV° and V° year of Specialization.


  • University of Messina - (G. Martino University Hospital, Messina) completed the I° and II° year of Specialization.
    Main subjects/professional skills covered by the study:
    Doctor in specialist training in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
    Doctor not objecting
    Main tasks and responsibilities
    Participation in inpatient, outpatient and surgical clinical activities in the obstetric and gynecological field.
    Acquisition of the following skills:
    – Autonomy in carrying out 1st level obstetric and gynecological outpatient activities;
    – Autonomy in department activity (Gynecology and Puerperium);
    – Autonomy in performing colposcopies and in the evaluation of patients with abnormal pap smears (dedicated outpatient activity);
    – Autonomy in managing the “Prevention of Human Papilloma Virus diseases” outpatient clinic (group and personalized interviews, application of vaccination protocol);
    – Autonomy in performing 1st level gynecological ultrasounds and sonohysterographies;
    – Autonomy in performing obstetric ultrasound scans in the 1st and 3rd trimester (fetal biometry assessment, flowmetry);
    – Autonomy in managing patients requesting IVG and in applying Law 194/78;
    – Autonomy in obstetric-gynecological emergency department activities;
    – Autonomy in 1st level obstetric surgery: obstetric sutures and revisions of the uterine cavity;
    – Autonomy in performing uncomplicated cesarean sections;
    – Assistance with laparoscopic interventions
    Other areas of interest/activities carried out
    – Assistance with physiological and pathological pregnancy,
    – Assistance with childbirth, clinical management of extrauterine pregnancy, Urogynecology and Urodynamics Clinic;
    – Dedication to the Infertility and Medically Assisted Procreation Clinic (dedicated outpatient activity, 4th and 5th year, approximately 180 Clinics), activity including:
    1) classification of infertile couple and possible planning of suitable hormonal stimulation protocol
    2) follicular monitoring aimed at 1st level PMA techniques (timing of intercourse, artificial insemination) and 2nd level (IVF, ICSI)
    Public
    3) follow up post pick-up and/or embryo transfer
    4) re-evaluation of couple wishing to have children after pregnancy and/or failed PMA
    Day/night shifts on call.
    Surgical activity (2013-2014):
    – No. of interventions 1st operator on caesarean section: 41
    – No. of interventions 2nd operator on caesarean section: 88
    – No. of interventions 1st operator revision of the uterine cavity: 70
    – No. of gynecological interventions 3rd operator: 34
    – No. of uro-gynecological interventions 3rd operator: 31
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    From 2009 to 2012 - ASP 5 Messina, General Practitioners – Substitute doctor at medical emergency services on holidays and at night.

  • 02/18/2010 | University of Messina – Order of Physicians and Dentists
    Qualification obtained: Qualification to practice the profession of Medical Surgeon.
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    Registered with the Order of Surgeons of the Province of Messina since 02/03/2010 (Registration No. 9501)
    Level in the national classification: 270/270
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    From October 2003 to July 2009 | University of Messina, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
    Main subjects/professional skills studied: Biology and genetics, human anatomy, human physiology, physiopathology of human diseases, pathological anatomy, diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy, pharmacology, gynecology and obstetrics, clinical oncology and hematology, general surgery, internal medicine.
    Experimental thesis entitled: "Repercussions on the composition of body fluids of two different types of oral contraceptives".
    Qualification awarded: Degree in Medicine and Surgery
    Level in national classification: 109/110
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    August 2009 | “Hospital Universitario Ntra. Sra. De Candelaria” – Tenerife
    Main subjects/professional skills covered by the study Professional Exchange
    Qualification awarded: Certificate I.F.M.S.A. Standing Committee on Professional Exchange.

Work experience

  • From October 2022 | to date – Freelance – Buenos Aires Medical Center.

  • From October 2017 | October 2022 – Freelance – Sempione Medical Center.

  • From June 2015 | to date – Medical surgeon specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Main professional fields

  • Clinical activity at the Department of Medically Assisted Procreation, Level II.

  • Surgical activity at the Department of Medically Assisted Procreation, Level II:
    – oocyte retrieval procedures under sedation
    – embryo transfer interventions

  • Outpatient activity:
    – gynecological ultrasound
    – diagnosis and treatment of ovarian diseases
    – endometriosis
    – antral follicle count
    – counselling for fertility preservation
    – visit for couple sterility
    – TV ultrasound for follicular monitoring in a patient undergoing hormonal stimulation

  • Public:
    – diagnosis of uterine pathologies (fibroids, endometrial polyps)
    – hysterosonography
    – contraception
    – emergency contraception
    – prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
    – Pap test, vaginal swabs, human papillomavirus test (HPV test)
    – bladder, rectal, uterine prolapse
    – stress urinary incontinence and urinary urgency
    – management of cervical lesions
    – vulvovaginitis
    – menopause
    – obstetric ultrasound office
    – first trimester obstetric ultrasound for -dating pregnancy
    – pregnancy assistance

  • Aesthetic medicine:
    – lip filler
    – correction of nasolabial folds, marionette lines and barcode
    – increase in volume of zygomatic regions
    – biorevitalization
    – vitamins
    – chemical peeling
    – district intradermotherapy

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