Francesco Chiari

Santo Spirito Hospital

Francesco Chiari is a medical doctor specializing in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Santo Spirito Hospital in Pescara, Italy. His clinical work spans the full range of ENT disorders, with a primary focus on head and neck oncology, salivary gland disease, and parotid surgery. He has performed more than 1,000 surgical procedures, including about 300 as the primary surgeon. Within his department, he coordinates the oncologic database, contributes to the multidisciplinary tumor board, and participates in scientific and multicenter research projects.Dr. Chiari completed his residency at the University of Bologna under the mentorship of Prof. Livio Presutti and Prof. Gabriele Molteni. His research includes more than 20 peer-reviewed publications on topics such as transoral robotic surgery, rare head and neck tumors, electrochemotherapy, and salivary gland pathology. He has presented at national and international meetings and is an active member of professional societies, including SIOeChCF, AIOCC, AOICO, and SIM.

Pierre Guarino

Santo Spirito Hospital, University “G. D’Annunzio” Chieti

Pierre Guarino is a specialist in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University “Gabriele D’Annunzio” of Chieti in 2012 and completed his residency in Modena in 2018 under the mentorship of Prof. Livio Presutti. He later joined the FPO IRCCS Oncology Institute of Candiolo in Turin, working in the ENT Department led by Prof. Giovanni Succo. After serving as an ENT consultant at Mauriziano Hospital in Turin from 2019 to 2020, he became a consultant in otolaryngology and head and neck oncologic surgery at Santo Spirito Hospital in Pescara, which has been designated the Regional Reference Center for Head and Neck Oncology since 2022. His clinical practice includes head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery, cervicofacial surgery, endoscopic sinonasal surgery, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery with intraoperative nerve monitoring. Dr. Guarino has authored more than 30 publications on head and neck oncology and minimally invasive surgery and holds an h-index of 7.