Filippo graduated from University of Bari, in 2001. He moved to UK in 2003 and worked for PDSA before joining the Royal Veterinary College in 2006 as Resident in Veterinary Dermatology. He gained the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology in 2009 and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2010. 

After working for various institutions (including the Royal Veterinary College and the Animal Health Trust), Filippo currently is Head of Dermatology at Davies Veterinary Specialists, London Vet Specialists, and Southfields Veterinary Specialists. He is also an Honorary Lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology, and Past President of the British Veterinary Dermatology Study Group.