Best Doctors in Warsaw

Dr Jakub Kaczmarek diagnoses and treats arterial and venous disease. He provides thorough vascular assessments. He designs tailored treatment plans that are effective and safe. He specialises in Doppler ultrasound of arteries and veins. This painless, non-invasive test supports early diagnosis and helps monitor treatment.

He treats chronic wounds caused by venous insufficiency, poor blood flow, or post-thrombotic problems. He uses modern wound care and methods that improve circulation. Conditions he manages include lower-limb atherosclerosis, carotid artery stenosis, aortic disease, aneurysms, venous insufficiency, thrombosis, and post-thrombotic syndrome. Consultations are calm, professional, and clearly explained.

Magdalena Hamera, MD, PhD, is an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon with over 25 years of experience. She provides adult and pediatric ENT care at Krajmed Medical Center in Warsaw. She earned her PhD in 2007 and became board-certified in otolaryngology in 2009.

She graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw, where she also completed her residency. Since 1999, she has been active in research and teaching in pharmacology and otolaryngology at that university. She has authored and co-authored many ENT papers and takes part in major symposia and conferences.

She holds certifications in RFITT/Celon laryngology, aesthetic and reconstructive ear surgery, and core middle-ear techniques. She performs minimally invasive tissue reduction for snoring and nasal obstruction, otoplasty, pediatric tonsil and adenoid surgery, ear surgery, and diagnostic endoscopy.

Emilia Karchier, MD, PhD, is an ENT surgeon with over 20 years of clinical and surgical experience at Krajmed Medical Center in Warsaw. She graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 2005. She became an otorhinolaryngology specialist in 2013. She earned a PhD in 2015 for research on endoscopy in chronic middle ear surgery. From 2006 to 2018, she worked at the Medical University of Warsaw Department of Otolaryngology as a resident and assistant professor. She is a member of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists–Head and Neck Surgeons. She has published many papers and contributed to two textbooks.

Expertise includes functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS); nasal surgery such as septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and functional correction; submandibular and parotid surgery; surgery for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, including soft-palate plasty; pediatric ENT care, including tonsil and adenoid surgery, ear tubes, and tongue- or lip-tie release; endoscopic diagnostics, tympanometry, and outpatient procedures such as nasal bone repositioning, earlobe reconstruction, and laryngeal polyp removal.

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Maciej Zbrzezniak is a urologist with FEBU certification (2000). He earned a PhD in medical sciences in January 2004. His dissertation was “Usefulness of urodynamic studies in qualifying patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia for surgical treatment,” supervised by Prof. Andrzej Borówka. He graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw (1986–1993).

Clinical focus includes kidney and ureteral stone management (PCNL, RIRS, URSL) and urodynamic diagnostics. He also treats BPH conservatively and with TURP, manages urinary incontinence in women and men (suburethral sling, BOTOX™, laparoscopic colposuspension), and performs TURBT.

Experience: Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, CMKP Warsaw (since 2004). Senior Research and Teaching Assistant (1999–2004). Assistant, SPSK1 CMKP Department of Urology (1994–1999).

Prof. Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz, MD, PhD, is a physician with many years of experience in the care of people with severe obesity, including bariatric patients. She provides care at every stage of treatment. This includes diagnosis, surgical qualification, postoperative care, and long-term support.

She is a recognized expert in obesity treatment. She trains physicians through training sessions and workshops on current methods. She often speaks at conferences of the Polish Cardiac Society and the Polish Society of Hypertension. She also takes part in meetings for people with obesity. Her work helps improve standards of bariatric care in Poland.

Dr. Rafał Marszałek serves as Head of the General Surgery Department at Legionowo Hospital. This facility is affiliated with the Military Medical Institute in Poland. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery for bariatric, oncologic, and general conditions. Dr. Marszałek centers his practice on minimally invasive techniques to speed up recovery.

• Leads a department that performs a high annual volume of surgical procedures.
• Performs gastric sleeve and metabolic surgery for long-term weight loss.
• Treats inguinal and umbilical hernias using laparoscopic repair methods.
• Provides surgical treatment for thyroid, breast, and gallbladder diseases.

Dr. Wlodzimierz Zych is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist. He treats liver and digestive diseases. His work includes cholestatic, autoimmune, and metabolic liver disorders. He also manages hemochromatosis, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Education and accreditation: MD, 1987, First Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy in Warsaw. PhD, 1994, CMKP. Specialist in internal medicine, 1996. Specialist in gastroenterology, 2004.

Experience: Started in 1988 as a Junior Assistant at the Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, CMKP. Served as Assistant Professor and Head of the Hepatology Subunit until 2013. From 1994 to 2015, affiliated with the Dept. of Oncological Gastroenterology, Oncology Centre in Warsaw.

Academic achievements: Lecturer and academic teacher. Author and co-author of many scientific papers and textbook chapters. Long-term participant in the Screening Program for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer.

Dr. Marcin Nowak is a specialist in plastic and hand surgery at Klinika Promedion. He focuses on aesthetic body contouring and complex hand disorders. He completed his surgical specialization at the Orłowski Hospital in Warsaw. Dr. Nowak trained under Prof. Józef Jethon, a prominent figure in Polish plastic surgery.

• Performs breast augmentation, deep plane facelifts, and rhinoplasty.
• Specializes in surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome and hand injuries.
• Held an assistant role at the Postgraduate Medical Education Center for eight years.
• Authored multiple publications in the fields of plastic and general surgery.

Dr. Jurij Kseniuk is a spine neurosurgeon at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. He specializes in surgical treatment for herniated disks and spinal stenosis. He twice won the international Vexim Rebalancing Spine competition for best clinical case. Dr. Kseniuk provides corrective surgery for cases where previous treatments at other centers failed.

• Performs minimally invasive procedures including endoscopy, microsurgery, and targeted blockades.
• Treats complex pathologies of the peripheral nervous system and sacroiliac joints.
• Member of the Polish Society of Spine Surgery and AO Spine.
• Works at Carolina Hospital, an ISO-certified FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Dr. Lukasz Luboinski heads the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. He is one of the few surgeons in Poland performing hip arthroscopy. Dr. Luboinski founded the Polish Arthroscopic Society. He also trains international doctors in arthroscopic techniques.

• Specializes in meniscus transplantation and knee cartilage reconstruction.
• Served as a medical consultant for the Legia football club and national swimming association.
• Performs multi-ligament reconstructions and shoulder surgeries.
• Works at a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence that treats the Polish Olympic Committee.

Dr. Jacek Laskowski is an orthopedic surgeon at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. He was the first doctor in Poland to perform BHR hip resurfacing. Dr. Laskowski has performed over 900 hip surgical interventions. He holds a PhD from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. His training includes fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and specialized centers in Belgium.

• Specializes in total hip arthroplasty using individualized, tailor-made prostheses.
• Performs complex revision surgeries and musculoskeletal deformity corrections.
• Served as scientific manager for a national project on lower limb osteotomy.
• Works at a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence and ISO-certified facility.

Dr. Viktor Kotiuk is an orthopedist at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. He specializes in sports injuries, knee surgery, and arthroscopy. Dr. Kotiuk has co-authored over 180 scientific papers on orthopedic treatments. He treats complex bone and joint injuries, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

• Performs anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and rotator cuff repair.
• Received the Scholarship of the President of Ukraine for talented youth.
• Former research specialist at the SI Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics.
• Works at Carolina Hospital, an official FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.