Mr John YianniNeurosurgery in Sheffield
Professional statement
Mr John Yianni is a highly experienced consultant neurosurgeon based in Sheffield who specialises in functional neurosurgery and Gamma Knife surgery, including stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic radiotherapy using Gamma Knife. In addition to all aspects of neurosurgery, he is also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological-related disorders, such as dystonia, tremor and Parkinson’s disease, and has extensive experience with statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) for complex analysis. Alongside his NHS work at Sheffield Teaching Hospital, Mr Yianni currently sees patients at the widely-acclaimed Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre.
Mr Yianni qualified from University College London in 1996, having become a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992. He undertook his basic surgical training in Oxford and then went on to work as a clinical research fellow in neurosurgery with interest in stereotactic functional neurosurgery from 2001 to 2004 and was awarded a doctorate for his thesis. He acquired invaluable experience in this field as well as in framed and frameless stereotaxy.
He was later appointed a specialist neurosurgical trainee in neurosurgery from 2004 to 2009 and it was during this time that Mr Yianni became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He then worked as a fellow in stereotactic radiosurgery and functional neurosurgery and subsequently appointed as a consultant in 2011. With a specialist interest in stereotactic Gamma knife radiosurgery and stereotactic functional neurosurgery, Mr Yianni joined Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, renowned for its high level of expertise in Gamma knife surgery.
Besides his neurosurgery practice, Mr Yianni holds an interest in research and regularly publishes his academic work in scientific peer-reviewed journals. He is also the Neurosurgery Theme Lead at Sheffield Clinical Research and Innovation Office.
Mr Yianni qualified from University College London in 1996, having become a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992. He undertook his basic surgical training in Oxford and then went on to work as a clinical research fellow in neurosurgery with interest in stereotactic functional neurosurgery from 2001 to 2004 and was awarded a doctorate for his thesis. He acquired invaluable experience in this field as well as in framed and frameless stereotaxy.
He was later appointed a specialist neurosurgical trainee in neurosurgery from 2004 to 2009 and it was during this time that Mr Yianni became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He then worked as a fellow in stereotactic radiosurgery and functional neurosurgery and subsequently appointed as a consultant in 2011. With a specialist interest in stereotactic Gamma knife radiosurgery and stereotactic functional neurosurgery, Mr Yianni joined Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, renowned for its high level of expertise in Gamma knife surgery.
Besides his neurosurgery practice, Mr Yianni holds an interest in research and regularly publishes his academic work in scientific peer-reviewed journals. He is also the Neurosurgery Theme Lead at Sheffield Clinical Research and Innovation Office.
Clinics
Amethyst: Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre
Sheffield, 312 Fulwood Rd, S10 3BRMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant neurosurgeon with specialist interest in stereotactic Gamma knife radiosurgery, Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre
Subspecialties
- Acoustic neuroma
- Arteriovenous malformation
Education
- FRCS(SN), Royal College of Surgeons (2008)
- University College London (1996)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Yianni's publications can be found on PubMed
- Mr Yianni's publications can be found on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4307309
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- Amazing. Explained everything before and after treatment lovely manDoctor's response -Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear you felt well-informed and supported throughout your visit.
- Quality of care Quality of treatment from the doctor and staff at Thornbury Hospital Very good and i would recommend him and his staff. Excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words! Your trust means a lot to us!
- I was extremely well looked after and felt Mr Yianni and his team explained everything that was going to happen.Doctor's response -Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad Mr Yianni and his team took such great care of you and ensured everything was thoroughly explained.
- My experience at the clinic was excellent. All members of team made me feel relaxed. No rush explained everything to me in lay mans terms. Compassionate.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. We're glad our team was able to make you feel relaxed and well-informed.
- Everything was explained to me and I was put at ease before my treatmentDoctor's response -Thank you for the kind words
- From start to finish of my treatment, I felt in completely safe hands. Mr Yianni and team are to be congratulated in the supreme care they invest in patients.Doctor's response -Thank you ever so much for your kind feedback, its greatly appreciated by our team
- Above and beyond at a worrying time, I cannot thank John or his staff enough for my treatment.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for such lovely feedback! Wishing you all the best
- My treatment and my care was excellent. My doctor was attentive, patience and thorough. Dr Yianni explained the treatment throughly. The Doctor Yianni explained another appointment why another visit would be necessary for safety reasons. Many thanks.Doctor's response -We're grateful for the opportunity to have made your experience as comfortable as possible.