Dr. François Regoli
Dr. med
Biography
A cardiologist since 2003, specialised in clinical arrhythmology and invasive electrophysiology. At the Centro Cardiologico Ticino, since January 2024 he has been responsible for the diagnostics and clinical management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers and defibrillators). He also works as attending physician at the cardiology outpatient clinic of the Private Medical Center in Locarno, at the Moncucco Clinic for pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and at the Herzzentrum, Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich, as an invasive electrophysiologist.
Since 2020 he has been a lecturer (Privatdozent) at the University of Zurich and at the Università della Svizzera Italiana, where he has played an active role within the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences. The author of more than 100 scientific papers, his interests include the clinical use of cardiac pacing in the treatment of heart failure and the use of advanced cardiac imaging techniques to guide electrophysiology procedures.
He is currently studying the diagnostic accuracy of certain wearable devices for the detection of cardiac arrhythmias. He is a member of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), of the Swiss working group on Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing (Swiss Society of Cardiology) and of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Professional career
Resident physician – S. Anna Hospital, University of Ferrara (IT)
Early clinical career in cardiology with growing responsibility in patient management. Rotations in inpatient wards, intensive care and specialist outpatient clinics.
Fellowship in electrophysiology – Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg (DE)
Advanced training in invasive electrophysiology. Participation in pacing and ablation studies. An international, multidisciplinary approach.
Doctorate (PhD) – University of Ferrara (IT)
Scientific work on cardiovascular disease. Contribution to publications and research projects on arrhythmia and heart failure.
Cardiology Fellow – Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano (CH)
Focus on cardiac pacing and invasive arrhythmology. Joining a team of excellence to deepen the Swiss approach to cardiovascular medicine.
Advanced training in electrophysiology – Zentralklinik Bad Berka (DE)
Targeted training in modern electro-anatomical mapping and ablation techniques. Direct collaboration with Prof. JC Geller.
Specialist cardiologist – Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano (IT)
Advanced clinical role in a reference centre for electrophysiology. Independent performance of electrophysiology studies, complex ablations and device implantation.
Senior Physician – Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano (CH)
Clinical and teaching responsibilities. Team coordination during complex procedures, training of young physicians and continuous scientific output.
COVID-19 Senior Physician – La Carità Hospital, Locarno (CH)
Emergency role in the management of the first pandemic wave. Organisation of clinical flows and resources for COVID-19 patients.
Senior Physician in cardiology – San Giovanni Hospital, Bellinzona (CH)
Clinical leadership on the cardiology ward. Supervision of invasive electrophysiology activity and management of implantable devices.
Head of Service – San Giovanni Hospital / Cardiocentro Ticino
Head of the electrophysiology and pacing unit. Introduction of new technologies, guidelines and quality standards.
Head of electrophysiology – Centro Cardiologico Ticino and PMC, Locarno
Independent clinical activity, management of complex patients, collaboration between centres. Clinical supervision and mentoring.
Attending Cardiologist/Arrhythmologist – Moncucco Clinic, Lugano
Focus on the management of implantable devices (pacemakers, ICD, CRT). Coordination with other specialists for continuity of care.
Attending Cardiologist/Arrhythmologist – Herzzentrum, Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich
Participation in clinical and interventional activity in a centre of excellence. A multidisciplinary approach to patients with complex arrhythmias.
