Dr. Ciuffo attended medical school at University of Cagliari Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Sardinia, Italy, where he graduated summa cum laude. He is board certified with the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and is licensed in multiple states. Dr. Ciuffo attained the rank of lieutenant before receiving an honorable discharge from the Italian military, and he speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and French.