Timeline and qualifications
- Graduated in 1994
- Completed Higher Surgical Training in the East of England and was awarded an MD by the University of Liverpool, for research into the mechanisms of peritoneal metastasis from gastric cancer
- Sub-specialised in weight loss surgery in Luton and Dunstable and worked as a Consultant at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, a Centre of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery
Memberships and current positions
- Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
- Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
- Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
“I was at a real low point in my life. After decades of yo-yo diets, I hit my heaviest of 16st 4lb. I did some research and spoke to a few companies, but I had the best first experience with Healthier Weight. Mr Riera put me at ease, answered all my questions and was honest about how surgery isn’t a magic fix and that I would need to make sacrifices and change my lifestyle. My BMI was 40 and he was up front about the health risks if I didn’t lose weight. He came to see me pre- and post-surgery as well as having 3 monthly reviews with him. My op was in early September and 5 months on I have lost 5 stone with a bit more to go. Mr Riera has changed my life. He was non-judgemental and honest. I can’t thank him enough for what he has done for me.”
Sarah Gainer, Gastric Sleeve, 2021
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