Dr. Giovanni Scalia, Università Magna Graecia di Catanzaro, Italy
Dr. Giovanni Scalia, born on December 26, 1994, is an Italian physician specializing in Ophthalmology. He graduated with honors from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, where he undertook elective internships across various medical fields, including Cardiology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Surgical Emergency. During his Ophthalmology rotation at the Medical Retina clinic, he contributed significantly to a project titled “Morpho-Functional Analysis of Retinal Vein Occlusions Pre and Post Treatment in an Italian Reference Center,” which resulted in two published articles. Following his internships, Dr. Scalia worked as a Primary Care Physician (MMG) and Continuity of Care Doctor in the Catania province, gaining experience in managing diverse patient needs. Additionally, he served as a Competition Doctor for several sporting events, including the Regional Gymnastics Championship, Triathlon Catania ITU Youth, and Men’s Serie B Water Polo Championship. Currently, Dr. Scalia is an Ophthalmology resident at the Università degli Studi della Magna Graecia in Catanzaro, Italy. His career reflects a strong commitment to both clinical excellence and sports medicine.
Professional Profile:
ORCID
SCOPUS
Education:
- Degree in Medicine
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
Graduated with Honors
Work Experience:
- Ophthalmology Resident
Università degli Studi della Magna Graecia [31/10/2021 – Present]
Location: Catanzaro, Italy
- Continuity of Care Doctor
ASP 3 Catania [27/03/2021 – Present]
Location: Caltagirone, Italy
- Competition Doctor
Italian Gymnastics Federation (FGI) [06/02/2021 – 03/2021]
Location: Municipal Gym Plaia – Via Boschetto della Plaia, s.n., 95121 Catania, Italy
Role: Official Doctor during the Regional Gymnastics Championship for Boys GOLD, Individual Silver LA/LB/LC/LD/LE
- Competition Doctor
Italian Triathlon Federation (FITRI) [01/05/2021 – 05/2021]
Location: Catania, Italy
Role: Official Doctor during the Triathlon Catania ITU Youth, MiniSprint, and Sprint
- Competition Doctor
Italian Swimming Federation [05/03/2021 – Present]
Location: Piscina Francesco Giuseppe Zurria, Catania, Italy
- Primary Care Physician (MMG)
ASP 3 Catania [10/2020 – 10/11/2021]
Location: Catania, Italy
- Substitute General Practitioner (MMG)
- Experience with systems: Fpf, Millewin, Medico2000
- Short-term and long-term substitutions (>30 days)
Summary of Roles as Competition Doctor:
- Location: Catania, Italy
- Official Doctor in: Men’s Serie B Water Polo Championship; Under 18
- Official Doctor during:
- Regional Gymnastics Championship for Boys GOLD, Individual Silver LA/LB/LC/LD/LE
- Triathlon Catania ITU Youth, MiniSprint, and Sprint
- Men’s Serie B and Under 18 Water Polo Championship
Publication top Notes:
A Novel Noninvasive Screening Tool for Dry Eye Disease
A Novel Ophthalmic Solution Containing Glicopro<sup>®</sup> Complex for the Treatment of Patients with Dry Eye Disease: Results from a Pilot Study
Noninvasive screening of ocular surface disease in otherwise healthy patients scheduled for cataract surgery
Effects of a Novel Ophthalmic Solution Containing Glicopro® Complex on Signs and Symptoms of Patients with Dry Eye Disease
Outcomes of low-level light therapy before and after cataract surgery for the prophylaxis of postoperative dry eye: a prospective randomised double-masked controlled clinical trial