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Ms Daniela Zanotti
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Professional statement
Ms Daniela Zanotti is a leading Upper GI and General surgeon based in Lincoln and Nottingham. Ms Zanotti’s areas of expertise include acid reflux, gallbladder surgery, hiatal hernia surgery, abdominal wall hernia repair (incl. incisional hernias), laparoscopic hernia surgery and achalasia.
Ms Zanotti first qualified with a medical degree from the University of Brescia in Northern Italy, before going on to train in various hospitals in the UK. She has completed 3 specialist upper-GI fellowships in prestigious hospitals such as University College London Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital in London, and the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust. She is also a fellow of the European Board of Surgery.
Ms Zanotti joined the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in 2020 where she developed and implemented the Upper-GI service for the Lincolnshire population, in close collaboration with the University Nottingham Hospitals Trust. Ms Zanotti is the upper-GI (oesophago-gastric) cancer MDT lead for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ms Zanotti currently holds private clinics at the BMI Lincoln Hospital and the Park Hospital in Nottingham. She also provide endoscopy service at the Spire Hospital in Nottingham. She has extensive experience as a consultant Upper GI surgeon thanks to years worked within the NHS.
Ms Zanotti is also highly esteemed in the field of medical education. She functions as both a Clinical and Educational Supervisor for the Foundation Doctors and more senior Trainees. As a Consultant, she supervises surgical trainees in the fields of Upper GI and General Surgery on a daily basis. While completing her fellowship at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust, she tutored both 4th and 6th years medical students. She was also an assessor for final-year medical students. In addition to her clinical work and teaching, Ms Zanotti has also published numerous medical articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Ms Zanotti first qualified with a medical degree from the University of Brescia in Northern Italy, before going on to train in various hospitals in the UK. She has completed 3 specialist upper-GI fellowships in prestigious hospitals such as University College London Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital in London, and the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust. She is also a fellow of the European Board of Surgery.
Ms Zanotti joined the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in 2020 where she developed and implemented the Upper-GI service for the Lincolnshire population, in close collaboration with the University Nottingham Hospitals Trust. Ms Zanotti is the upper-GI (oesophago-gastric) cancer MDT lead for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ms Zanotti currently holds private clinics at the BMI Lincoln Hospital and the Park Hospital in Nottingham. She also provide endoscopy service at the Spire Hospital in Nottingham. She has extensive experience as a consultant Upper GI surgeon thanks to years worked within the NHS.
Ms Zanotti is also highly esteemed in the field of medical education. She functions as both a Clinical and Educational Supervisor for the Foundation Doctors and more senior Trainees. As a Consultant, she supervises surgical trainees in the fields of Upper GI and General Surgery on a daily basis. While completing her fellowship at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust, she tutored both 4th and 6th years medical students. She was also an assessor for final-year medical students. In addition to her clinical work and teaching, Ms Zanotti has also published numerous medical articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Clinics
The Lincoln Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Lincoln, Hospital, Nettleham Rd, Lincoln LN2 1QU, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon, The Lincoln Hospital, Lincoln (present)
Subspecialties
- Anti-reflux surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
Professional memberships
- AUGIS, Association of Upper-GI Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
- ESDE, European Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
Education
- Fellow of the European Board of Surgery, Oesophago-Gastric, European Board of Surgery, Utrecht, Netherlands (2017)
- General Surgery Residency Programme, University of Brescia, Italy (2015)
Teaching posts
- Educational Supervisor (present)
- Clinical Supervisor (present)
Publications and conferences
- Efstratia Baili MD, MS, Francesco Di Maggio MD, Daniela Zanotti MD, Abraham J Botha MD, 3D laparoscopic approach to distal oesophageal diverticula: Single Centre Experience, Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (2022)
- Bilal Alkhaffaf, Jane M. Blazeby, Aleksandra Metryka, Anne-Marie Glenny, Ademola Adeyeye, Paulo Matos Costa, Ismael Diez del Val, Suzanne S. Gisbertz, Ali Guner, Simon Law, Hyuk-Joon Lee, Ziyu Li, Koji Nakada, Rafael Mauricio Restrepo Nuñez, Daniel Reim, John V. Reynolds, Peter Vorwald, Daniela Zanotti, William Allum, M. Asif Chaudry, Ewen Griffiths, Paula R. Williamson, Iain A. Bruce and on behalf of the GASTROS International Working Group, Methods for conducting international Delphi surveys to optimise global participation in core outcome set development: a case study in gastric cancer informed by a comprehensive literature review
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Registration number: 7473121
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- Miss Zanotti was exceptionally professional and caring she explained everything concisely, the team at The Park were brilliant. Thank you
- I had an excellent experience from start to finish. From the very first consultation, the entire team made me feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for. On the day of the operation, everything was handled with professionalism, calmness, and compassion, which immediately put me at ease. The medical staff took the time to explain each step clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt supported throughout the process. Post op staff also excellent ikusea and Susan especially .
- From start to finish Ms Zanotti showed care and professionalism, giving me complete trust in her abilities. The operation went superbly, and I have recovered just as Ms Zanotti said I would. I would not hesitate to recommend both Ms Zanotti and the Park hospital. All the staff at the Park from admin, cleaners through to the nursing staff and surgical team were outstanding. Many thanks to you all and especially Ms Zanotti.
- Ms Zinotti and every single person in her team were exceptional. From the beginning of my experience when I was admitted for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, right through to my discharge, could not be faulted. Lots of TLC was greatly appreciated.
- I can not fault everything about the care and commitment of everyone involved in my stay. Everything was first class. Thank you.
- Everyone was very friendly and I really cared for and looked.
- Huge thank you to the surgeon and team who looked after my daughter Tia. As an anxious mum, I was so worried, but they were so kind, patient, and professional. They truly made a scary time easier for both of us. We’re so grateful for the amazing care.
- I couldn’t be more grateful for the care I received. All the staff were amazing, caring, understanding, and genuinely supportive throughout the whole process. Ms Zanotti herself was exceptional. She took the time to thoroughly explain everything. Highly recommend!