How far is Nuffield Health Warwickshire from Coventry?

The hospital is located on Old Milverton Lane, approximately 15 minutes drive south from Coventry via the A46 dual carriageway, with ample free on-site parking.

Can Coventry residents self-refer for hernia or bowel problems?

Yes. Self-paying patients from Coventry and Warwickshire can book an appointment directly without visiting their NHS GP first.

Home / Patient guides / Colorectal Surgeon for Coventry

Private Colorectal, Bowel & Hernia Surgeon for Coventry

By Mr Trif Papettas FRCS, Consultant Colorectal & General Surgeon · GMC 6077534

Rapid specialist care for Coventry residents: If you live in Coventry, Earlsdon, Finham, Styvechale, Binley, or surrounding areas and are facing long waiting times for NHS gastroenterology, colorectal, or hernia appointments, private consultant consultations with Mr Trif Papettas are available just 15 minutes away at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital.

Why Coventry Patients Travel to Nuffield Health Warwickshire

Coventry patients often encounter multi-month delays for routine endoscopy, hernia repair, and colorectal investigations. Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital offers a quiet, modern, and easily accessible alternative with distinct advantages:

Convenient Proximity: Located just off the A46 between Kenilworth and Leamington Spa, the hospital is only 8–10 miles (approx. 15 minutes) from Coventry city centre and south Coventry suburbs.
Hassle-Free Parking: Free, plentiful patient parking right outside the clinic entrance, avoiding city hospital parking congestion.
Consultant-Delivered Care: Every stage of your treatment — from outpatient consultation to colonoscopy and surgery — is carried out directly by Mr Trif Papettas.
Minimal Waiting Times: Consultations are typically available within days, and surgical or endoscopic procedures scheduled within 1–2 weeks.

Common Conditions Treated

Hernia Repairs: Inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, and recurrent hernias using keyhole (laparoscopic), robotic, and open mesh techniques.
Bowel Symptoms & Screening: Rectal bleeding, positive FIT screening results, change in bowel habit, and family history of colorectal cancer.
Haemorrhoids & Anorectal Conditions: Rapid relief for piles (banding, HALO, Rafaelo, or surgery), anal fissures, skin tags, and fistulae.
Endoscopy: Dual JAG-accredited colonoscopy, polyp removal, and gastroscopy with conscious sedation.
Gallbladder Problems: Gallstones, upper abdominal pain, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Travelling from Coventry

Reaching Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital from Coventry is simple:

By Car: Take the A46 south towards Warwick/Leamington Spa. Take the exit towards Kenilworth/Leamington (A452) and follow signs for Old Milverton Lane. Postcode for sat nav: CV32 6RW.
By Train: Regular direct trains run between Coventry station and Leamington Spa station (approx. 10–12 minutes journey), followed by a 5-minute taxi to the hospital.

Booking Your Appointment

Self-funding patients do not require a GP referral to see Mr Papettas. Private insured patients (Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, etc.) can contact their insurance provider with their GP referral letter to obtain an authorization code.