Dr Maja Uherek
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Dr Maja Uherek

Dr Maja Uherek
Maja
Uherek
MBBS, MRCP, FRCR Clinical Oncology Consultant

Languages spoken

English and Polish

Expert in

Gynaecological Cancers: Cervical, Endometrial and Vulval

Radiotherapy for Urological Cancers: Prostate cancer, Bladder cancer, Penile cancer, Testicular cancer

Overview

Dr Maja Uherek is a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Clinical Oncologist with expertise in the specialised treatment of gynaecological and urological cancers. She is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing her training and delivery of advanced treatment modalities. 

Holistic Patient Care

Beyond conventional medical interventions, Dr Uherek believes in a holistic approach to patient care. She emphasises the importance of overall well-being and advocates for incorporating complementary practices into treatment plans. This includes providing patients with access to information on exercise medicine, diet and well-being programs, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized approach to healing.

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional endeavours, Dr Uherek enjoys travelling, reading, spending quality time with her loved ones, and long walks with her two dogs.

Education

Dr Maja Uherek's journey in medicine began in the city of Gdańsk, Poland, where she earned her medical degree from the esteemed Medical Academy in Gdansk. Driven by her passion for oncology, she made the pivotal decision to relocate to England in 2008 to pursue her dream of becoming a Clinical Oncologist.

Current positions

  • Clinical Oncology Consultant at GenesisCare Portsmouth and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth

Professional association

  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) 
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) 
  • British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) 
  • European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • Dr Uherek currently serves as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Queen Alexandra Hospital, where she continues to deliver evidence-based and patient-centred oncology care