Dr. Donatella is an Italian Board Certified Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology with over 25 years’ experience in treating patients with complicated diabetes, gestational diabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome PCOS,  thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodule, hypothyroidism, pituitary gland disease and adrenal gland disease.

Prior to joining Valiant Clinic, Dr. Donatella practiced in various reputable organizations in the United Arab Emirates, UK and Italy.

Dr. Donatella earned her Medical Degree from the University of Palermo, Italy and completed her Italian Board Certification in Endocrinology and Diabetes in 1996. She worked in Milan until 2004 as Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology and Consultant Diabetologist in UK until 2013. From 2013 to 2018 she has worked at the American Hospital Dubai as Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology. She is a member of the General Medical Council, European Society of Endocrinology, European Thyroid Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, APTS (Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery).