Bariatric surgery in Gdańsk
Comprehensive, coordinated care – from qualification and surgery to support from a dietitian and a psychologist. With attentiveness and empathy.
Your first visit requires a referral to a surgical outpatient clinic with the code E66.0.
Obesity is a disease, not a question of willpower. We guide every patient through the whole journey – from the first conversation to years after surgery – in one hospital, with one team.
Four steps to surgery
From the first phone call to care after surgery – at every stage you know what to expect.
Referral and phone call
You need a referral to a surgical outpatient clinic with the code E66.0. With it, call registration (Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00) to book your qualification visit.
Qualification
Surgical consultation, tests and diagnostics – all within the hospital.
Preparation
A dietitian, a psychologist and a liver-shrinking diet before surgery.
Surgery and care
Surgery using modern techniques, followed by long-term care.
Is bariatric surgery right for me?
If you answer “yes” to at least one of these questions and your highest-ever BMI has exceeded 35 – let's talk.
- You have been struggling with obesity for many years
- You are being treated for diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- You tire quickly, snore or don't sleep well
- An orthopaedic surgeon won't operate because of your weight
- Your weight limits your daily life and takes away your confidence
Comprehensive care in one place
Experienced team
Surgeons, dietitians and psychologists who look after you before surgery and long after it.
Modern techniques
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and up-to-date equipment.
Attentiveness and empathy
Your comfort and dignity matter at every stage of treatment.
Short waiting times
An efficient, fully NFZ-funded process – without months of waiting.
Downloads
Guidance to help you prepare for admission and recover after surgery. The documents are in Polish.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay for treatment?
No, if you are insured with the NFZ (Polish National Health Fund). The entire process – from qualification to care after surgery – is fully covered by the NFZ.
Who qualifies for surgery?
People whose highest-ever BMI has exceeded 35 and who live with obesity-related diseases or limitations. The final decision is made by the doctor during the qualification visit.
How do I book my first appointment?
You need a referral to a surgical outpatient clinic (poradnia chirurgiczna) with the diagnosis code E66.0 (ICD-10). Once you have the referral, call registration on +48 512 435 640, Monday to Friday, 8:00–15:00.
How do I prepare for admission?
All guidance, including the liver-shrinking diet, is available in the “Downloads” section. The documents are in Polish.
Will I receive care after surgery?
Yes. We provide NFZ-funded dietary and psychological support and follow-up check-ups after surgery.
Book a qualification visit
512 435 640Registration · Monday–Friday, 8:00–15:00 · from abroad: +48 512 435 640
A referral to a surgical outpatient clinic with the code E66.0 is required
ul. Kartuska 4/6, 80-104 Gdańsk, Poland
MSWiA Hospital · ul. Kartuska 4/6, Gdańsk
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