Doctors in Poland — Page 10

The doctor is a highly qualified medical professional with extensive clinical experience. Specializing in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, the doctor is dedicated to providing evidence-based care and improving patient outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach. With a strong commitment to medical excellence, the doctor maintains rigorous professional standards and stays at the forefront of clinical innovation to ensure the highest quality of healthcare delivery.

Dr. Julia Szczepaniak earned her master's degree in physiotherapy from Poznań University of Physical Education. She has completed accredited courses from the Polish Urogynecological Society. This training has strengthened her skills in urogynecological therapy. She focuses on women's health, especially perinatal care, childbirth preparation, and postpartum recovery. She also manages conditions such as urinary incontinence, painful periods, endometriosis, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Dr. Szczepaniak uses manual techniques and personalized exercise therapy. She values a patient-centered and empathetic approach. She also supports women preparing for in vitro fertilization and insemination. Her care includes treatment for diastasis recti abdominis, pelvic pain, and PCOS.

Dr. Weronika Wasilewska graduated from the Medical University of Gdańsk. She specializes in orthopedic and sports physiotherapy. Her main areas of focus are injury prevention and rehabilitation after injuries or surgeries. She has experience in assessing, analyzing, and treating problems of the musculoskeletal system.

Dr. Wasilewska encourages patients to take an active role in their recovery. She designs exercise programs that are tailored to each patient's needs and abilities. She uses proven therapeutic methods and techniques learned through specialized training. These include Kinetic Control, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), Manual Therapy, and Kinesiotaping.

Dr. Piotr Rak is a specialist in general and oncological surgery, as well as aesthetic medicine. He began his medical career in 1995. Dr. Rak has performed about 460 limb reimplantations. He also developed a unique method for biomechanical rehabilitation of reimplanted limbs. In 2009, he earned a PhD in Medical Sciences from the Medical University of Gdańsk. His doctoral research focused on how chemotherapy affects silicon organic compounds in breast reconstruction.

Dr. Rak has completed international training in microsurgery and breast cancer treatment. He coordinated the Population-Based Early Breast Cancer Detection Program in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. He has also taken part in international studies, including MINDACT, PRAME-AS, and ICON. Dr. Rak was part of the first team in Poland to use stem cells in breast reconstruction. He has published over 30 scientific articles. In 2023, he founded the Friendly Medicine Island clinic, which offers advanced surgical and aesthetic treatments.

Dr. Andrzej Rak is an orthopedist and traumatologist at RMED Kopernika in Lodz. He treats musculoskeletal disorders in adults and children starting from age 10. Dr. Rak graduated from the Medical University of Łódź. He works at the Karol Jonscher Municipal Medical Center.

• Performs hip and knee joint endoprosthesis and ligament reconstructions.
• Treats carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, bunions, and shoulder injuries.
• Uses ultrasound-guided injections, including paraspinal and hyaluronic acid delivery.
• Trained in shoulder and knee arthroscopy at the Medical Education Center.

Dr. Lukasz Macutkiewicz is an ophthalmologist and aesthetic doctor at RMED Kopernika in Lodz. He treats eye diseases and performs surgical removal of lesions around the ocular area. Dr. Macutkiewicz holds a degree from the Military-Medical Faculty at the Medical University of Lodz. He also completed postgraduate studies in aesthetic medicine at the Silesian Medical University.

• Member of the Polish Ophthalmological Society.
• Specializes in both clinical ophthalmology and aesthetic medicine procedures.
• Treats patients at RMED Kopernika, which serves 6,000 people annually.
• Focuses on oculoplastics and diagnostic eye care.

Dr. Oliwia Andrzejak is a certified aesthetic medicine physician at RMED Kopernika in Lodz. She treats patients using targeted laser therapies and injectable treatments. Dr. Andrzejak graduated from the Military–Medical Faculty at the Medical University of Łódź. She also completed specialized postgraduate studies at the Silesian Medical University.

• Performs CO2 laser treatments and laser scar removal.
• Specifies in Botox injections for wrinkles and dermal fillers.
• Undergoing specialist training at the Department of Pathomorphology.
• Works at RMED Kopernika, which treats over 6,000 international patients annually.

The doctor is a Clinical Genetics Specialist with a 2nd rank, showcasing a strong foundation in genetic disorders and their management. Additionally, the doctor holds a 2nd degree specialization in neonatology, indicating expertise in the care of newborns, particularly those who are ill or premature. These qualifications highlight a dual focus on genetics and neonatal care, ensuring comprehensive medical support in these critical areas.

The doctor is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics with a 2nd-degree qualification. Additionally, the doctor specializes in andrology, focusing on male reproductive health and related disorders.

Dr. Alicja Bednarovska-Flisyak is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at INVICTA Clinic. She holds a second degree specialization in her field. Her work focuses on infertility treatment and pregnancy care. Dr. Bednarovska-Flisyak manages childbirth with a focus on reducing complication risks. She practices at a clinic with the highest IVF success rates in Europe.

• Treats reproductive health issues including uterine fibroids and infertility.
• Uses on-site laboratories for fetal studies and patient analysis.
• Provides pregnancy surveillance using modern fetal monitoring equipment.
• Serves over 10,000 annual patients within the INVICTA medical network.

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. Artur A. Antoniewicz, MD, PhD, is a urologist with more than 20 years of experience. He has led the Urology Department at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital in Warsaw for 7 years. He has been affiliated with the hospital for over 20 years. Since 2018, he has performed robot-assisted procedures at the Prostate Cancer Treatment Center.

He graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw. He is a specialist in urology and in general surgery (1992). He has worked at State Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Warsaw, the Department of Urology at the Medical University of Warsaw, and the Railway Hospital in Warsaw. He completed fellowships and training in Germany, France, Slovenia, and Italy.

He earned FEBU certification in 1999. He has served on the Scientific Committee of the Polish Urological Association since 2000. He is an active member of the Polish Urological Association, the European Board of Urology, the European Association of Urology, and the Société Internationale d’Urologie.

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.