jan blacha
MD. Ph.D. Jan Blacha
Orthopedic Surgery
Prof. Jan Blacha, top orthopaedic surgeon in Lublin, Poland, with 35+ years of experience and 5000+ hip and knee replacements. Fluent in English. Trusted by international patients for advanced, minimally invasive joint replacement.
🦴 Over 5000 hip and knee replacements performed
🕐 Over 35 years of surgical experience
🗣 Languages: Polish (native), English (fluent)
Areas of Expertise:
- Total Hip Replacement (Primary and Revision)
- Began career in 2010 in Swiss medical centers in Mendrisio, Herisau, and Gstaad.
- Total Knee Replacement (Primary and Revision)
- Minimally invasive techniques and modern implant systems
Education & Qualifications:
- Medical Degree - Medical University of Lublin, Poland (1985)
- Specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology - since 1994 (with distinction)
- PhD (Doctor of Medical Sciences) - 1993
- Habilitation (Associate Professorship) - 2009
International Experience:
Prof. Blacha completed numerous fellowships and training programs in leading orthopaedic centres worldwide:
- USA - Stedman-Hawkins Clinic (Vail, Colorado), University of Alabama (Birmingham, AL, USA)
- UK - Wrightington Hospital, (Charnley Institute), Birmingham Hospital (Hip Resurfacing)
- Netherlands - University Hospital Nijmegen
- Italy - Ospedale di Circolo, Brescia
- Belgium - Leuven, Antwerp, St. Niklaas
- Germany - Emstek
Professional Career Highlights:
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Poland's leading hospitals:
- Military Clinical Hospital in Lublin
- Specialist Regional Hospital in Biała Podlaska
- Private Hospital Allmedica in Lublin, Poland
- Former Head of Orthopaedic Ward, University Orthopedic Clinic, SPSK-4, Lublin (2001-2013)
- Former Visiting Professor, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn (2014-2019)
- Former Director of Al-Wahda Medical Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE (1995-1996)
Academic Contributions:
- 70+ peer-reviewed publications in orthopaedics and joint replacement
- 24 clinical trials (as principal and co-investigator)
- Presenter and participant at 50+ national & international orthopaedic congresses
- Educator of both Polish and international medical students
- Organiser of advanced surgical training in joint replacement
Why Choose Prof. Jan Blacha?
✅ Extensive surgical experience with hip and knee replacement
✅ International training & English-speaking - ideal for foreign patients
✅ Personalised care & modern techniques in a safe hospital environment
✅ Excellent outcomes, short recovery, and fast return to mobility