Gian Luigi Canata

Background

Canata, Gian Luigi was born on March 11, 1954 in Torino, Italy. Son of Lucrezio Augusto and Giovanna (Massa) Canata.

Education

Diploma maturitá classica, Liceo Classico Cavour, Torino, 1973; laurea in medicina, U. Turin, 1979; specialization in orthopedics, U. Turin, 1982; specialization in sports medicine, U. Turin, 1985.

Career

Orthopedics assistant, Centro Traumatologico Ortopedico, Torino, 1981-1989; assistant chairman, Orthopedic Department Chieri (Italy) Hospital, 1989-1993; head arthroscopy section, Orthopedic Department Chieri (Italy) Hospital, 1993-1994. Professor kinesiology Superior Institute of Physical Education, Torino, 1990. Head orthopedic department Sports Medicine Institute, Torino, 1985.

Achievements

• Gian Luigi Canata has been listed as a noteworthy Orthopedic surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Federation of Sports Medicine, European Society of Knee Surgery, International Society Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, skiing.

Connections

Married Donatella Violetto, January 29, 1983. Children: Marco, Gabriele, Lorenzo, Andrea.

Father:

Lucrezio Augusto Canata

Mother:

Giovanna (Massa) Canata

Spouse:

Donatella Violetto

child:

Andrea Canata

child:

Gabriele Canata

child:

Lorenzo Canata

child:

Marco Canata