Burn Treatment Center in Siemianowice Slaskie
Centrum Leczenia Oparzeń im. dr. Stanisława Sakiela (CLO) in Siemianowice Śląskie (Stanislaw Sakiel Burn Treatment Center in Siemianowice Slaskie) is Poland’s leading hospital for comprehensive burn injury and chronic wound treatment. Established in 1998, this specialized center has grown into the largest burn treatment facility in the country, treating approximately 30% of all severe burn cases nationwide. Located in the heart of Silesia, an industrial region with the highest concentration of high-risk facilities in Poland, CLO was founded in response to frequent industrial accidents and continues to serve as a key trauma reference center for the region. CLO is a healthcare facility operated by the local government of the Silesian Voivodeship.
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Specializations & Strengths
Comprehensive Burn Care
CLO delivers end-to-end care for all degrees of burn injuries: acute trauma treatment, multiple surgical units for skin grafting, and long-term rehabilitation in a single integrated facility. The hospital is fully prepared to respond to mass casualty events and industrial burn incidents. The Integrated Practice Unit (IPU BURN) includes trauma surgery, chronic wound management, and rare skin conditions, reflecting a holistic model of care.
Chronic Wound and Reconstructive Medicine
The hospital operates an Institute of Chronic Wound Treatment and an in-house Tissue Bank with GMP-compliant lab. CLO implements advanced wound therapies, including cultured keratinocytes, amniotic membrane, and stem-cell-based technologies. The Reconstructive Surgery Department restores function and aesthetics for post-burn patients.
Research & Innovation
The hospital actively conducts scientific research in wound management, participates in medical trials, and collaborates with universities. It holds multiple patents for innovative dressings and devices and runs medical experiments under national research programs.
Advanced Therapeutic Technologies
CLO houses one of Poland’s largest Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) facilities with a 16-person chamber and multiple mono-chambers. Since 2002, HBOT has been a key adjunct therapy.
In 2023, the hospital launched a Nuclear Medicine Department with SPECT/CT imaging to assess wound healing and systemic complications.
CLO operates an in-house Tissue Bank with GMP-skin cell culture compliant lab.
Quality, Training & Accreditation
CLO is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified and accredited by the Ministry of Health. As Poland’s first public hospital to implement Lean Healthcare, Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma methods, it has become a national leader in healthcare quality. CLO also provides national training programs and hosts academic conferences and study visits.

International Cooperation Readiness
CLO welcomes global partnerships in clinical trials, academic exchange, and burn research. Our teams speak English and attend international congresses. With advanced facilities and high case volumes, we are a reliable partner for studies in regenerative medicine, burn diagnostics, and trauma care.

Stanislaw Sakiel Burn Treatment Center in Siemianowice Slaskie
Address:
ul. Jana Pawła II 2
41-100 Siemianowice Śląskie
Poland
Contact for Scientific Collaboration
Dr. Karolina Ziółkowska – Medical Director
E-mail: medyczny@clo.com.pl | Tel: +48 32 735 74 44
Director’s Office: medyczny@clo.com.pl