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prof. dr hab. med. Andrzej Matyja

Professor Ph.D. med., specialist in general and oncological surgery, Head of the 2nd Department of General Surgery at the Jagiellonian University Medical College (2013-2023), Head of the Clinical Department of General, Oncological, Metabolic and Emergency Surgery at the University Hospital in Krakow (2013-2023), Provincial Consultant in the field general surgery for the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

Since the reactivation of the medical self-government (1989), he has been actively involved in work for the medical community. President of the Supreme Medical Council (2018-2022), President of the District Medical Council in Krakow (2009-2017). Member of the Board of the Polish Medical Society (2015-2022), secretary of the "Gloria Medicinae" Medal chapter. Member of the European Hernia Society, Society of Polish Surgeons, initiator and creator of the Hernia Section of TChP. Since the beginning of his professional career, he has been involved in teaching and educational activities. Author of numerous research projects. His publications, papers and congress reports as well as demonstration training procedures are in line with the current trend of European and global clinical research. Member of the social council of the national debate "Together for Health", the program council of the Health Protection Forum at the Economic Forum in Krynica/Karpacz, the program council of the Congress of Health Challenges, the program council of "Poles' Health". Honorary Member of the Association of Polish Doctors in Chicago. He was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit, the Medal of the National Education Commission, the Badge of Honoris Gratia awarded by the Mayor of Krakow, the Golden Badge of Honor of the Małopolska Voivodeship - the Cross of Małopolska, the "Heart of the Foundation for Assistance to Disabled Persons", the title of "Manager of the Year in Health Care", "Man of the Big Heart" . Winner of the Forbes Professionals - Public Trust Professions competition in the doctor category. Medical Personality of the Year 2020 in the Success of the Year 2020 in Health Care - Medicine Leaders competition. 3rd place on the List of One Hundred 2020 and 2021 most influential people in the Polish health care system, Orzeł Wprost in the Health and Medicine 2023 category.