Francesco Aquino

Dr Francesco Aquino specialises in hip and knee replacement surgery. His career combines extensive operative experience, specialist training in Italian hospitals and surgical education overseas. He obtained his Degree in Medicine and Surgery (Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia) from the University of Naples Federico II on 19 October 2006 and qualified to practise medicine in February 2007, joining the Naples medical register in April that year.On 31 July 2012, he completed his Specialist Qualification in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the same university, achieving the maximum score of 70/70 with honours. His clinical training included Santa Maria Incoronatadell’Olmo Hospital in Cava de’ Tirreni and Cardarelli Hospital in Naples. From October 2011 to March 2012, he undertook specialist training in hip and knee replacement at IRCCS Humanitas in Rozzano, near Milan, under Professor Guido Grappiolo. In September 2009, he completed AO Foundation courses in pelvic and acetabular surgery and foot surgery in Graz, Austria. Alongside joint replacement, his clinical interests include hand and foot surgery, knee arthroscopy and minimally invasive, percutaneous spinal procedures. His specialist practice has encompassed Clinica Mediterranea in Naples, Clinica Malzoni in Avellino and Clinica Sant’Anna in Caserta, alongside his leadership role at Tortorella. Associated with Polo Protesico Campano since 2015, Dr Aquino offers MMG patients specialist expertise in hip and knee replacement with extensive surgical experience, including 500 joint replacement procedures in 2025.