The patient journey
What a visit looks like
From booking an appointment, through the examination in the office, to the treatment plan and - if one is needed - the procedure. Step by step, so you know what to expect.
Book a consultation(opens in a new tab)Booking an appointment
You can book online - the same calendar covers both an office visit and a remote consultation - or by phone on +48 884 727 123.
I see patients privately only, outside the Polish national health service. I do not accept subscription plans or private insurance. Payment: cash, card, BLIK or bank transfer; an invoice on request.
Before you come
Bring the results of any tests you already have (blood, semen analysis, ultrasound) and a list of the medicines you take. We will plan the rest of the diagnosis together during the visit.
You do not need a referral - I see patients privately. If you already have medical records, you can send them before the visit to kontakt@michalswolkien.pl.
Getting to the practice in Kraków
I see patients at the Andromeda Centrum Medyczne medical centre in the Grzegórzki district, on selected days of the week: Monday 8:00–16:00, Thursday 8:00–16:00.
- Mon
- 8–18
- Tue
- 8–17
- Wed
- 9–17
- Thu
- 8–18
- Fri
- 8–18
- Sat, Sun
- closed
During the visit
I start with a detailed history, then the physical examination. Where it is needed I perform an ultrasound of the urogenital tract and the scrotum on the spot - included in the consultation, with no separate appointment.
We can talk in Polish or in English.
The treatment plan and what follows
We agree the treatment plan during the first visit - either we start treatment straight away, or we complete the diagnosis and return to it with the full set of results.
If a procedure is needed
- In the office, under local anaesthesia - including vasectomy and flexible cystoscopy. You go home the same day.
- Endoscopy and open surgery - Szpital na Klinach.
- Andrological microsurgery - KrakOvi and ARTVIMED.
The full list of costs is on the pricing page, and each method is described under treatments.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast?
No. Neither the consultation nor the ultrasound requires fasting - come after a normal meal. If you are prone to bloating, avoid food and drinks that make intestinal gas worse the day before - gas in the bowel makes it harder to image the kidneys on ultrasound. Your bladder should be filled but not to the brim: it is enough not to pass urine for about 2–3 hours before the visit, and natural production will fill it sufficiently.
Should I have any tests done beforehand?
You do not need to do anything in advance. The first visit covers the full diagnosis on site, and if further tests are needed you will leave with a specific list, matched to your situation rather than a broad panel ordered blind. If you have recent results, for example from occupational health or from another doctor, bring them.
Should I bring my medical records?
Yes, everything you have: test results, hospital discharge notes, descriptions of earlier procedures, a list of the medicines you take. Records often cut weeks off the diagnosis. You do not have to print it all - we can go through some results on your phone during the visit; if you have a laptop or a tablet, bring it, it will be easier and quicker.
Is the physical examination compulsory? I do not want to be examined.
No examination takes place without your consent - you have the right to refuse and you do not have to explain yourself. Tell me at the start of the visit. It is worth knowing, though, that a physical examination is very often an inseparable part of a full consultation, and without it the diagnosis and the right decision can be harder to reach. If you refuse, I always try to find a solution with you that will be sufficient for the time being - and if that is not possible, I will tell you plainly that diagnosis and treatment will then be impossible or incomplete.
Is a rectal examination done at every visit?
No. I perform a rectal examination only where there is a specific indication, most often when assessing the prostate. I always tell you beforehand, explain why, and wait for your consent. The examination itself takes a dozen or so seconds.
Will I have to undress?
Only as far as the particular examination requires, and only for the duration of that examination - most often from the waist down, for a scrotal ultrasound or a physical examination. The examination is unhurried and no third parties are present in the room. The procedure room - where I perform cystoscopy and outpatient procedures - has a changing cubicle; there is also a patient toilet in the clinic where you can get ready before and after. If you would rather change behind a screen in the consulting room, say so at the start of the visit and we will set one up.
Written and medically reviewed by Michał Swolkień, MD - urologist (FEBU), clinical andrologist (PTA). Last reviewed: .
Next step
Book a visit
You book a consultation with the same calendar as an office visit. You can also call the reception desk.
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