Dr Marek Czajkowski

Professional statement

Dr Marek Czajkowski is a highly reputable consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist based in Newport who specialises in the treatment of acute and chronic liver disease, including lifestyle-associated liver disease, as well as general gastrointestinal conditions and functional bowel disease. With over 25 years’ experience, Dr Czajkowski is also an accredited colonoscopist and endoscopist who possesses particular expertise in diagnostic endoscopy and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, specifically ERCP.

Dr Czajkowski qualified from the University of Bristol in 1994 and underwent specialist training in the UK, France, South Africa and New Zealand. He first practised in Bristol before being appointed to The Royal Gwent Hospital in 2006, where he went on to found the hospital’s liver unit in 2012 and served twice as clinical director, first for medicine and then for gastroenterology and hepatology. During this time, Dr Czajkowski also notably held a number of other senior positions, including as clinical lead for endoscopy, hepatology and blood-bourne viruses, and additionally completed a sabbatical in advanced endoscopic techniques in France.

As a GMC-recognised trainer, Dr Czajkowski is also dedicated to teaching and research beyond his clinical practice. He designs and leads training courses for endoscopy, and regularly submits peer-reviewed publications to high-impact medical journals. Dr Czajkowski is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians since 2008 and a member of various professional organisations, including the British Association for the Study of the Liver and the Welsh Association of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.