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Modern operating room at Carolina Medical Center with surgical team and advanced equipment

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Physiotherapy session at Carolina Hospital rehabilitation center

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Poland, Warsaw

Shoulder replacement in Carolina Hospital

4.7

reviews

Doctor 4.8

Facilities 4.8

Staff 4.8

Language assistance 4.9

Support 4.9

648 patients

chose clinic for Orthopedics Treatment

90% Patients

recommended this clinic

Tomasz Kowalski

Leading doctor for Shoulder replacement

19 years of experience

Top Doctor

About the clinic

Total or partial shoulder replacement surgery at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw, Poland may cost around $10,000. The procedure uses high-quality AEQUALIS Tornier prosthetics and is performed by Dr. Tomasz Kowalski, an orthopedic surgeon with _doctor_3343_years_ of experience.

About the Surgeon

Dr. Kowalski specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery with over 1,100 procedures performed. He trained in the USA, UK and Poland. His expertise includes advanced techniques in sports orthopedics and stem-cell research for injuries.

Procedure Details

The surgery takes about 2 hours using AEQUALIS Tornier implants by Stryker. Patients stay 3 nights in a private room. The package includes:

Surgery with implants
All medical consultations
Pre-op tests (X-ray/MRI and blood work)
3 nights accommodation with meals
Daily physiotherapy sessions

Recovery Process

The arm remains in a sling for 4-6 weeks after surgery. Physical therapy starts during the hospital stay. Daily activities resume after 6 weeks, sports in 3-6 months, with full recovery taking up to a year.

Why Choose This Clinic

Carolina Hospital is a FIFA-accredited Medical Centre of Excellence with a 4.7 patient rating. Partial replacements cost around $8,000 when possible. The surgeon, no markd the end of week to the patient.

Highlights

1998 Year of foundation

40 doctors

Highest-Rated Clinic for Shoulder replacement

Most Popular Clinic for Shoulder replacement

Leading doctor for Shoulder replacement

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

diagnostics	Price
Consultation with an orthopaedist	$78.8

treatment	Price
Shoulder replacement	$13,130 - $14,220
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Clinic Doctors

Orthopedist

Tomasz Kowalski

Orthopedist, Orthopedic surgeon

Experience 19 years

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Licences

Certified translation of Central Statistical Office registration for Carolina Hospital, Poland, 2016

hospital accreditations of quality

Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT

DE, Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD CERT certificate for Carolina Hospital

FIFA Medical Center of Exellence

, FIFA Medical Center of Exellence certificate for Carolina Hospital

Patient choice in Orthopaedics

UA, Patient choice in Orthopaedics certificate for Carolina Hospital

Carolina Hospital: more details about the clinic

Poland, Warsaw

Carolina Hospital Achievements

Carolina Hospital — the first clinic in Poland to perform arthroscopic surgeries and meniscus transplantation, as well as the first in Europe to perform ankle alloplasty (InBone).
Specialists performed surgeries using innovative knee replacement techniques and a new prosthesis that allows patients to return to an active lifestyle.
Carolina doctors implanted the Atlas system — an innovative knee prosthesis that reduces pain on the inner side of the knee.
In 2016, Carolina Hospital specialists performed forearm bone correction surgery using 3D printing technology on a 10-year-old girl.
Carolina Hospital developed a method for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for growing children.

Services for International Patients

Accommodation. Single and double rooms, VIP rooms. Accommodation with a child patient. An accompanying person can stay with the child in the same room by paying for an additional bed.

Meals. Full board. Meals for the accompanying person are paid separately. It is possible to select a dietary menu. Religious preferences are taken into account.

FAQ

What treatments do patients most often ask for?

Patients choose Carolina Hospital most frequently to treat the following conditions: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery.

What procedures do patients have most often?

The most common procedures in the hospital are: Shoulder replacement.

Patient reviews

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Аnna • Consultation with an orthopaedist

Poland

May 3, 2026

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My biggest worry was that I wouldn’t get clear answers or a concrete plan of action, but the consultation with the orthopaedic surgeon completely put those doubts to rest. The doctor was very attentive and took the time to explain everything in detail, which immediately put my mind at ease. Both the surgeon himself and the entire staff worked seamlessly and professionally; I felt supported at every stage. Everything at the clinic is very well organised. The recovery process is still ahead of me, but thanks to this approach, I am confident that I made the right decision. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

The doctor is qualified, and X-rays are available on site. We were seen fairly quickly for an emergency appointment.

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Ol'ga • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

Italy

Oct 16, 2025

Verified review.

I am very grateful to the coordenator Sergey for his competence, his ability to find a convenient time for me, the doctor, without him I would not have been able to do all the procedures, he just guided me on the phone, I am surprised at the patience and respect of this man, he also chose a competent doctor for me, I have not finished the treatment and I want to add that the treatment was cheaper than planned, no unnecessary procedures were not prescribed. Thank you to carolina clinic and special thanks to sergey for organising!!!!!.

I'd add anaesthesia

About Bookimed service

Find a coordinator, Sergei, he'll do it for you.

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Бргдан • Arthrosis

Ukraine

Sep 12, 2025

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I want to express my gratitude to Bookimed, the consultant for helping me find a clinic. In my case, it was orthopedics. I was advised to go to the Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. Since I don't know the language very well, especially medical terms, I was provided with an interpreter. Many thanks to the interpreter Svetlana, with her help I was able to communicate with the doctor Andrzej Komor. The doctor is very attentive and professional, he listened and asked about everything related to my health problem, asked a lot of questions about previous treatment. He gave valuable recommendations for the future. After the appointment, I had only positive impressions. I am very grateful for the care and individual approach to the patient!!! It was just a consultation, I still have to have an operation in this clinic. I hope everything will be fine!

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Iryna Kiiko • Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist)

Netherlands

Oct 7, 2025

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I liked the fact that they are very attentive to the patient's problem. Hygiene is at the highest level. The nursing staff is friendly. It is very nice that they provide an interpreter.

The competence of the doctors and all other nursing staff.

There's nothing I didn't like

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Very quick response from the handlers with finding a clinic.

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Anonymous • Shoulder Ligament Tear

Canada

Jun 2, 2026

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