Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology Warsaw

9.10

Warsaw, Poland

User Score	Total Reviews	Rating	Media Files	Certificates	Founded In	Beds	Patients	Ownership	Age Group	Clinic Type	Type of Care	Size	Online Consultations
85%	311	9.1/10	5	6	1950	566	15000	State hospital	Kids, Adults	Specialized	Inpatient, Outpatient	Large	No

Overview

Size & Capacity

Large, 566 beds

Clinic type

Specialized

Type of care

Inpatient, Outpatient

Age group

Kids, Adults

3.2 on Google

The data collected based on 311 patient reviews on Google

Certificates

Features & Facts

Helps to participate in clinical studies and trials

Patients who, unfortunately, don’t react to modern treatment and have certain disorders might try to participate in experiments. The Institute’s main interests are psychotic disorders, addiction treatment and prevention, and the social contexts of conditions.

Owners of the first Polish brain bank

The Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology Warsaw houses the Brain Bank, which includes 40 unique brains representing the impact of certain diseases, and being gathered since 1952. The institute is working on a “Digital Brain” to copy stored items virtually.

Supports the idea of gender equality

The clinic is actively working on implementing the employees' gender equality program. For example, 79% of employees related to healthcare (599 workers) are women. The administration plans to reach 50: 50% distribution by 2027, implementing their plan.

Helps to organize treatment in closed areas

The institute provides opportunities for therapy in secured psychiatric departments, which is more beneficial for patients with psychosis, disorientation, and so on. An average treatment course might vary from 2 to 12+ weeks.

Implemented the quality management system based on the ISO

Patients of the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology Warsaw always receive treatment, diagnosis, and care according to modern EU requirements. The ISO 9001:2015-10 certification, issued until 2026, confirms these facts.

About the clinic

The Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology Warsaw is a leading mental health center with the oldest psychiatric departments in Europe. The clinic was founded in 1950 for outpatient and inpatient treatment of children and adults. The institution has 566 beds, of which 440 are for patients with psychosis, alcohol and drug addiction, children, and adolescents with mental disorders. In addition, 126 beds serve for neurological treatment, and day departments provide another 108 places. Annually, 15,000 patients visit the institution, making it the leading psychiatric center in the country. The Ministry of Health and PN-EN ISO 9001:2015-10 accreditation certificate confirms the high quality of service provision. High-precision diagnostics (SPECT, MRI, CT, EEG) and treatment of psychological problems, neurological disorders, and addictions to alcohol, drugs, or medicines are available under one roof. This approach allows patients not to waste a single second and adjust the cure during their stay in the hospital. The range of therapy includes outpatient courses of psychotherapy and counseling, support for relatives, day inpatient support with art therapy, psychodrama, pantomime, music therapy, drawing, bodywork, psychoeducational, and psychosocial skills training. The medical center also provides intensive therapy during exacerbations and neurosurgical treatment (brain and spine tumors, deep brain stimulation, implantation of spinal cord stimulators), angioplasty, carotid stenting, and endovascular embolization of brain hemangiomas. Thanks to the Thymatron-System-IV of the Somatics company at the Warsaw Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, patients can receive high-quality electrotherapy under general anesthesia, which does not leave unpleasant memories. This technology allows them to use it more often and not injure patients. The hospital has been awarded the best neurological department in Poland for its significant treatment effect. In addition, the clinic accepts elderly patients for comprehensive treatment of dementia and age-related changes in blood vessels and the brain. The withdrawal syndrome department diagnoses and treats people with alcohol addictions, assists with sedatives and hypnotics and treats withdrawal syndromes. The Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology in Warsaw is one of the essential institutions in Poland's medical field. Treatment of mild psychological problems and work with severe, drug-resistant cases are available in outpatient clinics and hospital departments. In addition, participation in projects to improve gender equality, legislation protecting psychiatric patients, and quality clinical research gives the center particular importance to vulnerable population segments.

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Extra services

Visa Support

Parking Space

Pastoral Care

On-Site Pharmacy

Cafeteria

Location

Jana III Sobieskiego 9, 02-957 Warszawa, Poland

FAQ

Should I choose a medical center for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy?

The clinic is an excellent place to treat drug-resistant epilepsy due to the high-quality modern treatment available in particular departments. In addition, neurosurgical removal of the source, deep brain stimulation, and electroshock therapy allow doctors to find solutions in complex cases.

Does the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology in Warsaw serve children?

A separate child and adolescent psychiatry department offers treatment for obsessive-compulsive syndrome, ADHD, eating disorders, and nervous system disorders. In addition, family counseling is available to resolve internal conflicts and support the patient's relatives.

Is the clinic suitable for neurosurgical treatment?

Neurosurgeons have the necessary imaging and microscopic surgical equipment to perform gentle surgical interventions on tumor lesions and vascular disorders. In addition, the implantation of spinal cord stimulators effectively solves chronic pain problems and is highly efficient.