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Mr Steve Hornby

Mr Steve Hornby

General Surgeon

Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9EE

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20 years of experience

Verified profile

20 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.86

22 patient reviews1 professional endorsement
4.86
Overall Experience
4.91
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.82
Explanation

20 recommendations for:

Open Hernia Repair(6)
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)(5)
Inguinal Hernia(1)
Other(8)

Recent patient review

24 Jan 2024

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About

Mr. Steve Hornby Is an Upper GI Surgeon and Clinical Lead for Upper GI Surgery at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

He qualified from Nottingham Medical School. After a Trauma elective in Houston Texas, he completed his basic surgical training in Lincoln and worked as a Simulation Fellow in Nottingham. He completed his higher surgical training in the Southwest of England. He undertook an Upper GI Fellowship at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, Australia and an Upper GI observership at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong.

Mr. Hornby is a keen surgical educator, having designed and convened several courses in technical and non-technical surgical skills. He has served as both President and Director of Education of the Association of Surgeons in Training and in 2013 he was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Mr. Hornby's primary clinical interests include Oesophago-gastric cancer, Robotic Surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, benign upper GI conditions including the management of gallstone disease, hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction.

Mr Hornby is married to a multi-talented physiotherapist and writer and has 2 young and energetic boys. In his spare time away from his busy practice he enjoys walking, learning to cook, woodworking and is a proud white belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Open Hernia Repair (30%)
  • Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (25%)
  • Inguinal Hernia (5%)
  • Pancreatic Disorders (5%)
  • Pancreatitis (5%)
  • Others (30%)

Subspecialties
  • Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Pancreatic Disorders
  • Pancreatitis
  • Appendicitis
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Hernia
  • Oesophageal Cancer
  • Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
  • Open Hernia Repair
  • Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Stomach Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)
  • Achalasia Surgery
  • Acid Reflux Surgery
  • Appendicectomy
  • Endoscopy (OGD)
  • Gastroscopy
  • Hernia Repair (Keyhole)
  • Laparoscopy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6075792


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci) University of Nottingham
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) University of Nottingham
  • Doctorate of Medicine (MD) Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Diploma of Fellowship (FRCS) Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Diploma of Membership (MFSTEd) Faculty of Surgical Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Affiliations/Memberships

  • Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS)
  • British Medical Association
  • British Hernia Society
  • British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMMS)

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £220
  • Follow-up appointment: £160

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

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Winfield Hospital

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Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
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Sandford Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL53 7AN
Sandford Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL53 7AN
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Malmesbury Road, Tetbury , UK, GL8 8XB
Malmesbury Road, Tetbury , UK, GL8 8XB
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Reviews

All reviews(22)
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Open Hernia Repair (6)
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (5)
Inguinal Hernia (1)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (1)
Pancreatic Disorders (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

22 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Mr Hornby very approachable with a friendly manner. He explained everything in detail and I went in for my operation feeling very confident.

24 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He has been fantastic and has helped me all the way through my recovery

17 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Open Hernia Repair

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Steve Hornby is quite simply the best of the best. His knowledge is second to none. His empathy and understanding is genuine! He will listen to you without judgement and explain to you your options. And lastly but not least.. Mr Hornby is such a nice and approachable man that will help you. I feel better than i have done in years and that is all thanks to him!

31 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Extremely calming & very thorough. Excellent procedure explanation

21 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to

17 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Inguinal Hernia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Mr Hornby extremely helpful and informative regarding my medical issues.

06 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Upper GI (Gastrointestinal) Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Competent, nice , down to earth.

20 Mar 2023verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Can not fault my experience in any way. As good as it gets for something so potentially terrifying. Mr Steve Hornby instilled confidence from the start, actually made it a much less traumatic experience than it would have been on the NHS and gave me my life back!

10 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Stenting Procedures
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent … friendly and very professional

17 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pancreatic Disorders
Pancreatitis
Stomach Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

All professionally dealt with by dedicated staff. Well looked after.

10 Dec 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Open Hernia Repair
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Appendicectomy (1)
Oesophagus Cancer Surgery (Oesophagectomy) (1)

1 endorsement

Mr Hornby is a highly skilled surgeon with a busy surgical practice. He is innovative, knowledgeable and approachable.

22 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Appendicectomy
Oesophagus Cancer Surgery (Oesophagectomy)

Mr Okechukwu Okonkwo

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
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FAQ

What are Mr Steve Hornby's reviews like?

Mr Steve Hornby's overall patient rating is 4.86 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews

What languages does Mr Steve Hornby speak?

Mr Steve Hornby speaks English

Where is Mr Steve Hornby located?

Mr Steve Hornby primarily practices at Winfield Hospital, located at Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
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