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What are the commonest types of hernia and how are they repaired?
What is a hernia? Did you know there are different types? Leading surgeon Mr Tim Worthingt...
Professional statement
Timothy Rees Worthington is a top general surgeon based in Guildford. He specialises in removing gallstones and hernias and treating the liver and pancreas. He is an expert in laparoscopic surgery, holding the position of Laparoscopic Tutor at the Minimal Access Therapy and Training Unit at the University of Surrey.
After graduating from the University of Birmingham, Mr Worthington was awarded the Royal College of Surgeons Simpson Research Fellowship and studied the biology of pancreatic cancer. He earned his MD in 2001, after which he underwent higher surgical training in London and undertook further specialist training at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. He became a consultant surgeon at University College Hospital, London in 2004, before later moving to the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Mr Worthington leads the Hepatopancreaticobiliary Unit at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and University of Surrey in the development of minimally-invasive surgery for pancreatic and liver disease and is an acknowledged expert in the field.
Clinics
Guildford, Stirling Rd, Guildford, GU2 7RF,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant General Surgeon, Nuffield Health, Guildford (present)
Subspecialties
- Gallstones
- Hernia
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
- Member of The Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons
Education
- MB ChB, University of Birmingham (1993)
- MD (2001)
Teaching posts
- Laparoscopic Tutor, Minimal Access Therapy and Training Unit, University of Surrey
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 4017235
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Health content
Article
Treating chronic pancreatitis surgically
The pancreas, both a gland and organ, has a vital role in the production of enzymes and ho...
Video
How is a liver resection performed?
Did you know that bowel cancer can spread to the liver? Discover how liver resection surge...
Article
Pancreatitis: should I be worried?
The pancreas is an important organ in the body, but what exactly does it do and what happe...
Video
What are gallstones?
Have you ever wondered what exactly gallstones are? Top surgeon Mr Tim Worthington is here...
Article
An expert’s guide to hernias
Hernias are a relatively common condition that many of us will experience in our lifetimes...
Article
All about gallstones
Have you ever wondered what exactly gallstones are? Top surgeon Mr Tim Worthington is here...
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- Mrs Worthington is indeed a top doctor and surgeon. His secretary is a pleasant, responsive and very efficient. I had a great outcome following some issues with my gall bladder. Would whole heartly recommended to friends and family. He is experienced and extremely competent.
- I was very happy with my consultation, treatment and everything relating to my operation.
- I found all aspects from my first consultation to my operation and then my after- care all to be very professional and reassuring from all members of the Nuffield staff which made my stay and my concerns very much what I expected for my operation and on- going rehabilitation.
- No complaints
- Excellent service, very good care and easy to understand the options available to me, my treatment was firstclass.
- Tim's excellent surgery (a whipples procedure 6 years ago ) and ongoing support has meant I have made an excellent recovery and maintained nearly the same levels of health as I had before this difficult operation.
- So far my experience has been very positive , excellent and reassuring.
- Excellent care and a great result.
- This nervous patient was greatly reassured by the calm professionalism, and excellence of Mr Worthington and his team