
Areas of expertise
- Hernia
- Cysts
- Haemorrhoid surgery
- Lipoma
- Piles (haemorrhoids)
- Anal fissure
- eXroid
Ms Cinzia Sammartino is a highly skilled consultant general surgeon with practice in London who specialises in lumps and bumps, cysts, proctology, abdominal wall repair surgery and renal transplantations. Alongside her NHS work at Royal London Hospital, where she practises as a general and transplant surgeon, Ms Sammartino currently provides outpatient, minimally invasive treatments for haemorrhoids and this includes eXroid electrotherapy treatment for private patients.
Consulting Locations

Phoenix Hospital
Group25 Harley Street – London W1G 9QW

Bilba Clinic
57 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 7PN

Highgate Hospital
Nuffield Health, 17-19 View Road, London N6 4DJ

The Riverside Clinic
3 Great West Road, Brentford TW8 9DR
Areas of Expertise
Hernia
Piles (haemorrhoids)
Cysts
Colonoscopy
Haemorrhoid surgery
Rectal surgery
Lipoma
Anal abscess
Discover Ms Cinzia Sammartino
Professional experience
More than 25 years of experience
• General Surgeon, eXroid (present)
• Consultant General Surgeon, Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital (present)
• Clinical Lead, Renal Transplant Unit, Royal London Hospital (present)
• Consultant General and Renal Transplant Surgeon, Barts Health NHS Trust (2009 – present)
Education
CCT in General Surgery, University of Pavia (2005)
• MBBS, Università degli Studi di Milano (1999)
Publications and conferences
Publications and conferences
• Ms Sammartino’s publications can be found on PubMed
• Ms Sammartino’s publications can be found on ResearchGate
• Successful Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplantation from Living-Related Donor Against Positive Cross-Match, American Journal of Transplantation (2004)
Professional membership
• The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
• The British Transplant Society
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I should book a proctology consultation?
If you’re experiencing symptoms like rectal bleeding, pain during bowel movements, anal itching, or changes in bowel habits, it’s advisable to schedule a consultation for a proper diagnosis.
What conditions does Dr. Sammartino treat?
Dr. Sammartino specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of:
Hemorrhoids
Anal fissures
Fistulas and abscesses
Rectal prolapse
Pelvic floor disorders
Which private health insurance providers are accepted?
We accept a wide range of UK and international private insurance providers, including:
AVIVA
Vitality
The Exeter
Allianz
WPA
General & Medical
Cigna
Bupa
AXA
If your provider is not listed, please contact us directly — we may still be able to accommodate your plan.
