Doctor & team
People, before procedures.
A neurosurgeon and a multidisciplinary team who regularly discuss your pathway, from first contact through to your return to activity.
Private visits and care pathways, not covered by the Italian National Health Service (SSN/ASL). A consultation involves no commitment to surgery.
Dr François Lechanoine
Dr François Lechanoine is a French neurosurgeon dedicated to brain and spine surgery, with a particular focus on minimally invasive techniques, neuroendoscopy and spinal endoscopy.
He sees patients at Nova Clinic in San Marino and, periodically, at Julius Clinic in Milan, and is affiliated with Hôpital Privé Clairval in Marseille. He also sees patients at IM2S in Monaco, with availability arranged and confirmed by the team. Humanitas San Pio X in Milan is a possible site for surgical care, depending on the indication and arrangements confirmed by the team. He is the founder and scientific director of the NeuroNEC project.
Alongside clinical practice, he is involved in research and training in endoscopic surgery.
Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine and brain surgery
Dr François Lechanoine’s experience includes spine surgery and cerebral neuroendoscopy. This pathway focuses on spine care and movement; further information on brain surgery is available on the NeuroNEC institutional website.
Cerebral neuroendoscopy on NeuroNEC (in Italian)Areas of practice
- Lumbar disc herniation and stenosis
- Cervical spine conditions
- Endoscopic spine surgery (UBE and uniportal)
- Neuroendoscopy and brain surgery
- Fusion / spinal stabilisation when indicated
Scientific societies
- Co-founder of the European Society of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (ESUBE)
- Co-founder of the World Federation of Spine Endoscopy (WFSE)
- Member of the International Federation of NeuroEndoscopy (IFNE)
- Member of the Neuroendoscopy Committee of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
- Member of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe
- Member of the Italian Society of Spinal Surgery (SICV-GIS)
The team
How we work together. The coordination team, neurosurgeon, anaesthetist and pain specialist, and physiotherapist regularly discuss your pathway; nutrition and psychology are included when helpful. Physiotherapy is central both without surgery and after an operation.
Three areas of expertise, one care pathway
François, Valerio and Steven share a plan built with you, before, during and after treatment. This is more than a series of handovers: shared decisions and coordinated follow-up, with conservative care when appropriate.
- Dr François Lechanoine
- Clinical assessment, shared surgical decisions and surgery only when indicated.
- Dr Valerio Sciascia
- Pain care and personalised anaesthesia, adapted to your needs and chosen treatment.
- Steven Menicucci
- Preparation, guided movement and rehabilitation, with or without surgery.
Before
Shared goals, pain assessment and preparation for the most appropriate pathway.
During
Coordinated treatment adapted to your condition, conservative or surgical when indicated.
After
Professional dialogue, follow-up and gradual movement progression according to your response.
Dr Valerio Sciascia
Anaesthetist and pain specialist
Guided diagnostic and therapeutic injections, and personalised anaesthesia, including spinal or locoregional anaesthesia when appropriate.
Steven Menicucci
Physiotherapist
Prehab, mobilisation and rehabilitation: central to the pathway, with or without surgery.
Chiara Ghiselli
Dietitian
Nutritional support when helpful for preparation or recovery.
Elena Cernuschi
Psychologist
Emotional support, confidence in movement and a return to sport and performance.
Jasmin Gonzalez
Patient coordination · Back office
Organises your pathway, tests and communication between you and the team.
Francesca Vasco
Clinical coordination · Front office
Handles requests, arranges visits and video consultations, and explains how to send your imaging.
Patient coordination
The coordination team, with Jasmin Gonzalez and Francesca Vasco, answers your questions, arranges visits and video consultations, and explains how to send your imaging.
Where Dr Lechanoine sees patients
- Nova Clinic · San Marino
- In-person consultations.
- Julius Clinic · Milan
- Periodic in-person visits; dates and practical details from the coordination team.
- Humanitas San Pio X · Milan
- Possible site for surgical care, depending on the indication and arrangements confirmed by the team. Not a consultation site.
- Hôpital Privé Clairval · Marseille
- 317 boulevard du Redon, 13009 Marseille. Affiliation; availability arranged and confirmed by the team.
- IM2S — Institut Monégasque de Médecine et Chirurgie Sportive · Monaco
- Availability arranged and confirmed by the team.
- Video consultation · Online
- Arranged by the NeuroNEC coordination team.
The coordination team will advise on dates and availability when you get in touch.
Videos
Original videos published by NeuroNEC and Dr Lechanoine.
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Request a video consultation or an in-person visit.
All requests go through the NeuroNEC coordination team. The simplest way: WhatsApp, with a general message already prepared.
Private visits and care pathways, not covered by the Italian National Health Service (SSN/ASL). A consultation involves no commitment to surgery.