Dr. Piotr Major, MD, PhD, is a distinguished general and bariatric surgeon with over 15 years of experience. Based at KCM Clinic in Jelenia Góra, Poland, his primary focus lies in minimally invasive techniques—particularly laparoscopic and metabolic surgery tailored for morbid obesity.
Full name: Prof. UJ Dr hab. med. Piotr Major
Years of experience: 15 years in general and bariatric surgery
Main specialty: General, bariatric, oncological, and metabolic surgery
Educational Background
Dr. Major earned his medical degree from the Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum and completed his doctoral dissertation in 2014.
Medical school: Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, Poland
Doctorate (PhD): Obtained in 2014
Residency: Specialized in general surgery at University Hospital Krakow
Specializations: Bariatric and metabolic surgery; oncological surgery
Dr. Major’s work has been widely published in respected medical journals:
Major, P. et al. “Are bariatric operations performed by residents safe and efficient?” – Demonstrated comparable outcomes in surgeries done under supervision.
Małczak, P. et al. “Bowel function after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy…” – Confirmed that intracorporeal anastomosis improves recovery speed.
Other research areas include prehabilitation in cancer surgery and imaging techniques for dental and gastrointestinal diagnostics.
Patient Care Philosophy
Approach: Prioritizes open communication and patient education
Empathy: Offers respectful, culturally sensitive care
International patients: Provides online consultations and bilingual support
Testimonials: Patients value his professionalism and attentive post-operative care
Professional Affiliations
President, Society of Polish Surgeons
Member, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
Certified in general, bariatric, oncological, and metabolic surgery (Poland)
FAQs
Is Dr. Piotr Major board‑certified?
Yes, he is board-certified in general, bariatric, oncological, and metabolic surgery in Poland.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
He performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, hernia repair, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, and oncologic resections.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes, international patients are welcome and online consultations are available.
How long is the typical hospital stay?
Most patients stay 1–2 days for routine laparoscopic procedures and 2–4 days for bariatric surgeries.
What languages does he speak?
Dr. Major speaks Polish and English fluently.
How many bariatric surgeries has he done?
He has completed over 1,600 bariatric procedures to date.
Does he offer virtual consultations?
Yes, virtual consultations can be arranged before travel for international patients.
Certification & Accreditation
The Association of Polish Surgeons
The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Patient reviews
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Poland,
Nov 21, 2023
Krzysztof
Moim zdaniem najlepszy specjalista z dziedziny bariatri.Polecam z całego serca tego doktora
Poland,
Jun 28, 2023
Magda
O profesorze Majorze dowiedziałam się z forum. Umówiłam wizytę, ponieważ czytałam same pozytywne opinie. Jestem bardzo zadowolona. Dziękuje za pomoc. Polecam z całego serca tego lekarza.
Poland,
May 30, 2023
Maja
Jak zwykle na najwyższym poziomie, konkretnie , skutecznie . Prof Majora "znam" już ponad 6 lat , zawsze mile wspominam wizyty.
Poland,
Mar 31, 2023
Dominik
Bardzo profesjonalne podejście do pacjenta. Doktor wszystko tłumaczy krok po kroku. Czułem się w pełni zaopiekowany. Po operacji zero komplikacji. Dziękuje.
Poland,
Mar 28, 2023
M.P.
Dziękuję Panu profesorowi za zaangażowanie i szczegółowe wyjaśnienie tego co mogę zrobić dalej.
Poland,
Nov 15, 2022
Renata K. z Krakowa
Podziękowania dla Pana Profesora za profesjonalnie wykonany zabieg bariatryczny. Konkretny, rzeczowy specjalista. Gorąco polecam!
Poland,
Sep 28, 2022
Asia D.
Świetny specjalista, na wszystkie pytania odpowiada szczegółowo, jasno i na temat. Do tego profesor jest bardzo sympatyczny i wizyta odbywa się w miłej atmosferze.
Poland,
Sep 28, 2022
E.B
Bardzo miły i konkretny lekarz. Wizyta przebiegła sprawnie, wszystko zostało odpowiednio wyjaśnione.
Poland,
Aug 31, 2022
Krzysztof
Pierwsza wizyta super pierwszy kontakt wyjaśnione zagadnienie szczegółowo i konkretnie polecam wizytę
Poland,
Jul 14, 2022
U
Konkretny, rzeczowy specjalista.
Pan Profesor wyjaśnił kolejne kroki, przedstawił leczenie, jak się zakwalifikować.
A bałam się, że będzie jak w memie: "Jest pani gruba. Proszę nie być" :D
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