Chessa Massimo

Chessa Massimo is a Professor at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, specializing in Cardiovascular Diseases within the field of Congenital Heart Disease. His work spans clinical research, interventional cardiology, and medical education, with a particular focus on adult congenital heart disease and transition care for adolescents.

Research Interests

Dr. Chessa's research explores:

• Interventional catheterization techniques for congenital heart defects
• Transition strategies for adolescent CHD patients
• 3D printing and mixed reality applications in cardiac anatomy
• Heart failure management in CHD populations
• Hypertension in pediatric and adult CHD patients

Scientific Awards

• Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (2015-2018)
• Fellow, Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (2014-2017)
• Fellow, ERN GUARD-Heart European Reference Network

Teaching Activities

Current teaching roles include:

• Cardiovascular System Diseases 3 (International MD Program, 2025)
• Keep Calm and Be Systematic: Practical Approach to Cardiology (2025)