Mr Eriberto Farinella
Surgery in Hitchin, Sawbridgeworth and Hemel Hempstead
Professional statement
Mr Eriberto Farinella is an extensively trained and skilled consultant general surgeon who specialises in emergency, general, laparoscopic and coloproctology surgery. He practices at Lister Hospital - East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust.
Mr Farinella performs laparoscopic and open gastro-intestinal surgery, laparoscopic division of adhesions for recurrent/chronic abdominal pain including biopsies, laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy (gallstone surgery), laparoscopic/robotic and open hernia surgery including inguinal, umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias, abdominal wall reconstruction, coloproctology including treatment of haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, perianal abscess and pilonidal sinus. Mr Farinella has also successfully introduced the laser ablation of haemorrhoids, anal fistula and pilonidal sinus in the Trust as mini-invasive treatment for these conditions.
Additionally, he assists patients with cholecystectomy (gallstone surgery), abdominalwallreconstruction, laparoscopicandopengastrointestinalsurgery and diagnosticlaparoscopy, including retroperitonealbiopsies.
Mr Farinella completed medical school at the University of Palermo in Italy. He then undertook surgical training at the University of Perugia and Milan, which is where he achieved his MD qualification. Mr Farinella relocated to the UK and spent his last two years of surgical training at the renowned clinics of St Mark's Hospital, London, a specialist bowel hospital, and at Royal Marsden Hospital, a specialist cancer hospital, to gain exposure to complex GI (gastrointestinal) and colorectal cases. He then underwent extensive specialist training in laparoscopic and GI surgery on the highly regarded North-West Thames rotation and obtained a subspecialist fellowship in colorectal surgery.
He has published many research papers, conducted numerous research projects and clinical audits, and presented his work at several national and international conferences. Mr Farinella is the emergency surgery lead at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust and is responsible for several quality improvement projects to elevate emergency surgical care standards.
Clinics
Pinehill Hospital
Hitchin, Benslow Ln, Hitchin SG4 9QZ ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant General Surgeon, One Hatfield Hospital, (present)
Subspecialties
- Laparoscopic hernia surgery
- Open hernia surgery
Professional memberships
- UK International Emergency Trauma Register (UKIETR)
- European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
Education
- MD University of Perugia, Italy (2010)
- Certificate of Completion of Training Deanery of Perugia at the Specialist School of General Surgery, University of Perugia, Italy (2010)
Teaching posts
- He provides courses to GPs on the management of abdominal hernias.
- Tier 2 (Clinical Supervisors) and Tier 3 (Educational Supervisor) for junior Doctors and surgical trainees
Positions in organisations
- He is the emergency surgery lead at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
- Surgical National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) Lead at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Publications and conferences
- Mr Farinella has published many research papers, conducted numerous research projects and clinical audits, and presented his work at several national and international conferences.
- You can view some of his research on ResearchGate or PubMed
Prizes and awards
- Local Clinical Excellence Awards (LCEA) 2020,2021,2022
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Reviews
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- Mr Farinella from the very start was kind and caring listened to my concerns then explained everything so I understood completely. My operation went smoothly and the follow-up appointment Mr Farinella again explained what I need to do to complete my recovery. I would thoroughly recommend him
- I was very anxious about my Hernia repair but Mr Farinella was so reassuring and supportive and explained everything so clearly that it ended up being not an issue at all. The actual surgery was faultless (had to ask him at my follow up appointment where the actual scar was as I couldn’t see it!!) staff at Pinehill (nurses and Anaesthtist) were superb, can’t thank you all enough.
- Very grateful to have seen Mr Farinella for my laparoscopic hernia repair. He's friendly and reassuring, and clearly very talented. Would definitely recommend.
- Surgery is never pleasant however Mr Farinella is extremely so. From initial consultation, through surgery to final discharge i felt well informed, valued and with my care and outcome being of ultimate concern.I would have no hesitation in using Mr Farinella again I just hope it is not too soon.
- Perfect from start to finish! Professional and everything diagnosed and explained in detail. From consultation, pre op checks, operation, courtesy call and post op checks I can’t fault a thing.
- Perfect from start to finish! Professional and everything diagnosed and explained in detail. From consultation, pre op checks, operation, courtesy call and post op checks I can’t fault a thing.
- Mr Farinella is exceptional I had an anal fissure and the treatment was went very well and the staff are amazing. I am very confident with this doctor:
- Dr Farinella treated me for gallstones. My condition suddenly deteriorated when a gallstone became lodged in my bile duct, causing pancreatitis. On the worst day of my life, he had a clear treatment plan and acted quickly to ensure everything was managed safely and effectively. He performed my surgery himself. Not only is Dr Farinella exceptionally skilled, he is also genuinely kind and compassionate. He goes above and beyond for his patients. An outstanding doctor in every sense.
- Mr Farinella was extremely thorough and answered all our questions in full. Very successful hernia op and would definitely recommend and return to him if needed for another relative condition in future.
- Excellent consultant. Highly recommended.