Dr. Marco Franceschin M.D. MSc.
English-Speaking Bariatric Surgeon & International Obesity Specialist in Italy
Medical Background and International Clinical Focus
Dr. Marco Franceschin is an Italian physician and surgeon specialized in General and Bariatric Surgery, with advanced expertise in the comprehensive management of obesity and metabolic diseases.
Recognized as an English-speaking bariatric surgeon and obesity specialist in Italy, he provides structured, evidence-based care to both Italian and international patients.
His clinical practice is focused on treating obesity as a chronic, progressive and relapsing disease requiring long-term medical supervision and multidisciplinary coordination.
Comprehensive Obesity and Metabolic Care
Obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetic, hormonal, metabolic and environmental determinants. Effective management requires more than isolated weight-loss strategies.
Dr. Franceschin integrates:
GLP-1–based pharmacological therapy
Advanced metabolic assessment
Nutritional planning
Structured physical activity programs
Psychological evaluation when indicated
Bariatric and metabolic surgery
Endoscopic obesity procedures
The objective is sustainable weight reduction combined with measurable improvement in cardiometabolic health.
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Expertise
As a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Franceschin performs and coordinates surgical treatment pathways for patients with severe obesity or obesity-related comorbidities.
He collaborates with accredited surgical facilities, including Casa di Cura Villa Letizia, where advanced endoscopic and metabolic procedures are performed within a regulated clinical framework.
Surgical treatment is offered according to international eligibility criteria and includes structured pre-operative optimization and long-term follow-up.
Bariatric surgery is considered part of a comprehensive obesity management strategy rather than an isolated intervention.
GLP-1 Therapy and Medical Obesity Treatment
Dr. Franceschin provides specialist evaluation for patients eligible for GLP-1 receptor agonists and other evidence-based pharmacological therapies.
Therapeutic decisions are based on:
Comprehensive medical history
Evaluation of obesity-related complications
Cardiometabolic risk assessment
Long-term metabolic strategy
Medical therapy is always integrated within a structured follow-up model, either in person or through telemedicine.
Multidisciplinary Network and Coordinated Care
Effective obesity treatment requires collaboration among multiple specialists.
Dr. Franceschin works within a multidisciplinary network that may include:
Endocrinologists
Clinical nutrition specialists
Psychologists experienced in eating disorders
Sleep medicine professionals
Plastic and reconstructive surgeons (for post-bariatric body contouring)
This coordinated approach ensures that each patient receives individualized and comprehensive care.
International Patients and Telemedicine
Dr. Franceschin offers consultations in English for:
Americans living in Italy
International residents
European and overseas patients seeking specialist obesity care
Appointments are available:
In person in the Milan and Padua area
Through secure telemedicine platforms
This model ensures continuity of care while respecting the Italian and European medical regulatory framework.
Integrated Residential Medical Programs
For selected patients, structured medical pathways can be integrated within residential programs in collaboration with Hotel Terme Quisisana in Abano Terme.
This model combines medical supervision with a professional and discreet hospitality setting, allowing intensive metabolic assessment and therapeutic optimization.
Clinical Philosophy
Obesity management requires:
Evidence-based medical decision-making
Multidisciplinary coordination
Long-term monitoring
Personalized therapeutic planning
Dr. Franceschin’s approach is grounded in scientific rigor, patient-centered care and structured follow-up, ensuring safe and sustainable outcomes.
Book a Consultation
International patients seeking an English-speaking bariatric surgeon and obesity specialist in Italy may schedule an in-person or online consultation to develop a personalized treatment pathway.
You can schedule your appointment here.