Specializations
Adult Nephrology
Stefano Picca
Stefano Picca
Specialization: Pediatric Nephrology
Email: info@aventinomedicalgroup.com
Phone: +39 06 5780738 / +39 06 57288349
Languages Spoken: Italian, English, French
🩺 Services Provided
Pediatric nephrology consultations
Chronic kidney disease management
Pediatric dialysis consultation and follow-up
Travel and tropical medicine considerations for nephrology
International second opinions
🎓 Education and Qualifications
Degree in Medicine and Surgery with honors – La Sapienza University of Rome
Specialization in Nephrology with honors – La Sapienza University of Rome
Specialization in Pediatrics with honors – La Sapienza University of Rome
đź’Ľ Professional Experience
Head of Nephrology and Pediatric Nephrology Service – BIOS S.r.l., Rome
Former Head of Pediatric Dialysis Unit – Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital, Rome
Founder of the first Pediatric Dialysis Unit in Rome (1985)
Over 35 years of experience in pediatric nephrology and dialysis
Educational Ambassador – International Society of Nephrology (since 2016)
Regional Councilor – “Saving Young Lives” Initiative (since 2017)
🔬 Research Activities
Contributor to key international research projects including the European Study on Dietary Treatment of the Progression of Kidney Failure in Children
Collaborator with the University of Heidelberg and other global research institutions
Reviewer for numerous scientific journals, including:
Pediatric Nephrology
Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation
Kidney International
European Journal of Pediatrics
Nature Scientific Reports
🏅 Memberships
Italian Society of Nephrology
Italian Society of Pediatric Nephrology
International Society of Nephrology
European Society of Pediatric Nephrology
International Association of Pediatric Nephrology
Honorary Member – South African Renal Society
🌍 Global Outreach
Led educational and clinical missions in South Africa, Cameroon, Senegal, Benin, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Gabon, and Haiti
Active promoter of nephrology education and care in underserved regions
