Dr. Stanisław Janusz Kwiek has performed 1,000+ spine procedures over more than 25 years of experience. At KCM Clinic, an endoscopic lumbar discectomy costs around $6,400. This package covers the surgery, general anesthesia, MRI, a full lab panel, and 2 days of hospital care with medications. Dr. Kwiek specializes in minimally invasive methods like PLDD and nucleoplasty. Patients typically walk within hours of surgery. The clinic holds ISO certification and provides a personalized rehabilitation plan for recovery.
KCM Clinic & KCM Hospital is a private, multidisciplinary medical centre and hospital in Jelenia Góra, Poland. It specialises in minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures, including bariatric and metabolic surgery, plastic surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, ENT and general surgery, alongside rehabilitation and diagnostic services such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and Doppler examinations.
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