Dr Artur Zanellato

Dr Artur Zanellato is a Consultant General Surgeon who specialises in complex abdominal surgery and advanced minimally invasive procedures. Committed to delivering patient-centred and reassuring care, he focuses on providing comprehensive evaluation and individualised surgical management for a broad spectrum of general surgical conditions, with key expertise in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia management.

In his clinical practice, Dr Zanellato treats complex abdominal wall pathologies, ranging from benign hernia conditions to abdominal wall tumours. He provides expert surgical care for groin hernias, incisional hernias (including post-caesarean section hernias), parastomal hernias, and complex recurrent defects. Utilising advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques, including enhanced-view total extraperitoneal repairs, he carries out tailored procedures designed to optimise patient outcomes and support smooth recovery. His clinical focus also encompasses the treatment of chronic post-hernia pain, management of loss of domain, burst abdomen care, and emergency general surgery procedures.

Dr Zanellato earned his medical degree from the Evangelica School of Medicine in Brazil and completed his postgraduate surgical training at the accompanying teaching hospital. He holds high-level professional qualifications, including Fellowships with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the European Board of Surgery, and the American College of Surgeons. A dedicated educator, he remains actively involved in medical training and surgical safety initiatives while holding professional memberships with the European Hernia Society and the British Hernia Society.