Dr Jacek Dygut

Professional statement

Dr Jacek Dygut, MD, PhD, is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon, traumatologist, and specialist in medical rehabilitation at Medicare. He graduated from the Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow with distinction in 1987. Dr Dygut received mentorship from renowned professionals including Prof Janina Sokołowska-Pituch, Prof Stanisław Konturek, and Prof Andrzej Szczeklik.
 
In 1994, Dr Dygut obtained his 1st degree specialisation in orthopaedics and traumatology, followed by his 2nd degree specialisation in 2001. He gained substantial experience at the Provincial Hospital in Przemyśl, focusing on complex fractures, skin transplants, and hip and knee joint replacements. His expertise led to his role as chairman of the Disability Assessment Team in Przemyśl and Rzeszów, and as a certifying physician at the National Insurance Institution and the Social Insurance Institution.
 
Dr Dygut has also served as an expert witness in orthopaedics and traumatology for courts in Kraków, Krosno, Rzeszów, and Warsaw, specialising in medical malpractice cases. In 2016, he further specialised in medical rehabilitation, emphasising the importance of comprehensive patient care.
 
In 2019, Dr Dygut earned his PhD from the Jagiellonian University, focusing on medical errors, joint inflammation treatments, hallux valgus non-invasive methods, and dystrophin protein analysis in Duchenne’s disease. He collaborates with the Jagiellonian University on various research projects and has published numerous articles and reports.
 
Dr Dygut holds a Polish-American patent for Hallux-Stop, a device for treating hallux valgus. His expertise in diagnostics and patient care is highly regarded by both peers and patients, as reflected in positive reviews on the Well-known Doctor website. Dr Dygut is committed to providing thorough, empathetic care to his patients, integrating medical knowledge with a focus on their overall well-being.