Orthopaedic Clinics Kaunas

Visited Kaunas Wellness Clinic in Lithuania on 18/04/23 for Breast reduction and blepharoplasty of upper eyelids. Was collected from apartment at 9.30 am on 19th. Had blood tests, ecg at clinic and had as taken for consultation with the Dr I had chosen for my surgery. He listened, advised, talked to me about the operations. Took pictures and marked the area being operated on. I felt very comfortable and in control at all times. The clinic was immaculate and from being collected from the Airport, having bloods, ecg, consultation, to meeting an anaesthetist everything was fully explained and everyone was professional and informative and made sure I was comfortable and calm. The rooms were very clean and had remote controlled beds, T.V and air conditioning. The en-suite was clean and had the basics for showering, tooth brushing and toileting. A call bell was given to me for anything I needed. I was given a gown, slippers and a robe and taken to the theatre ( a short walk) I was reassured and spoken to by the anaesthetist on arrival and a cannula was popped in my arm. I only remember waking up back at in my room, being offered a sip of water and having my blood pressure done every 30 minutes/ or hour automatically. I was given an injection to my stomach to avoid thrombosis and was kept comfortable with meds. At no time was I in any Pain. I was offered more pain killers food and drink every time the nurse came in. I was made comfortable and checked on regularly. I felt ok to use the bathroom and used my phone and watched tv between dozing in and out of sleep. I had a cup of tea as often as I asked and was continually offered food. I slept well thanks to a small sleeping tablet. I was given a lovely breakfast and saw the dr at 9am ish who checked me over and discharged me. At 9.30 am I was taken back to my apartment, with discharge medication, full instructions and dressing change items. The following Day (Thursday) I went for a walk around the Acropolis centre. I had a shower of my body and washed my hair on my return and slept well with the medication provided managing any discomfort. I used their version of Uber (BOT) for taxi and food delivery and it was very reasonable, easy to download and came really quickly. I was more than ready for my flight home Saturday early hours. I was collected at 4.15 am and taken to the airport. Arriving home in Cardiff at 8 am. It’s Sunday and my eyes have caused me no discomfort what so ever. I changed my dressings on my breasts and had a lush shower and washed my hair. I had a little bit of bleeding so used the spray I was given and gauze and reapplied my garment. All is well and I have the discomfort under control. I cannot recommend Dr Karolis Cernauskis enough he is experienced and has written many papers on his expertise in his field. I hope to return to the clinic in 6 months for a thigh lift and lipo in the meantime I will be dieting and recovering to ensure a good result. I had previously had surgery in London and Cardiff, this was obviously closer to home and nearly double the price it was in Lithuania. I also had several bad experiences with my treatment in Cardiff, I found their technique to be antiquated and the group not as thorough or experienced. I am happy to share and answer any questions you may have as a thank you to Wellness Clinic Lithuania for their care. I am not on social media so DM me for any queries.

I had a hip operation on 4th October 2022. Two weeks after the operation I find I am able to walk with a stick for 300 yards twice a day. I can also walk around the house on the flat without a stick for short distances. Admittedly there have been bruises and soreness to contend with following the op. Amazingly the operation date was fixed within three and a half weeks of my initial contact with NORD. A relative of mine had gone to NORD for a knee op in January and for the second knee in May. Her personal feedback was very helpful for me then knowing what to expect. My wife accompanied on both occasions. NORD came highly recommended. During my 2 day stay at the Clinic, when I had the operation, I saw the surgeon 4 times. He had done many hundreds of ops in his career. He told me what kind of new hip joint he would be putting in. Nursing care from the unrushed staff was on hand throughout, following recovery from the op. Physiotherapy was also given to get the patient to walk with crutches the day after the op. All communication beforehand from NORD was both speedy and clear. Before I made initial contact with NORD, my relative advised me to get a printout of my medical history from the GP. I also got the report from the NHS orthopaedic consultant. In addition, I obtained the XRay reports. I also requested an ECG. I got my Bloods checked too and got the results. All this was requested by NORD before I went. I was at the NORD Clinic for 2 days and at the UPA for post-op rehab for 8 further days. Allowing for arrival and settling in at a hotel we were away for 12 days. The 8 days was about the right amount to stay at UPA for me. Transport at every point was provided by NORD and they always came on time. It was reassuring to be met at Kaunas airport on arrival. I went with my wife who was a vital help during my time there. Going to have a hip operation 'alone' presents problems of not being able to pick things up off the floor, not being helped to adjust a little in the bed or just getting things needed. Those who went alone found they struggled more than I did and the days could be long. Taking a simple mechanical grabber stick was essential. A long shoe horn is of help too. At UPA near the end of our stay, we took a taxi for 5 euros into Druskininki the nearby town. It was good to walk around there with crutches in a new location. But I did have company. Also took the funicular lasting 20 mins. This gave a bird's eye view of the town, forest and river. The food was very good at the Clinic and at UPA. At UPA, each day, I had physio for 20 mins, cold air treatment for 3 mins and a back and shoulder massage for 20 mins. Focused light treatment was applied on two occasions. I saw the doctor 3 times at UPA and the nurse was available throughout if needed. Wounds were attended to with a new dressing applied. My wife was able to swim each day in the swimming pool and have walked in the surrounding vicinity. There was a lake nearby. The whole experience at the Clinic and at UPA was reassuring because it was such a caring high-quality environment. Lastly getting to Lithuania from the UK I give some further pointers. If the passport is less than 6 months it is deemed to be soon out of date so you can't travel. A new number is given for each UK passport. The new number is needed to print out boarding passes. Getting a GHIC global health insurance card s advised. Further health insurance could be needed if there is a medical complication not necessarily related to the operation. SAGA provides this if you are aged 77 plus. Paying for the op you need to be sure you have sufficient credit limit if using a Credit card. That's about it. In short well worth getting a hip operation done in Lithuania.

I had a tummy tuck, lipo and muscle work done in this clinic in July 2018. The clinic is very professional, I was really impressed with the facilities and staff they were all so friendly which put me at ease straight away. I am so happy with the results, although I am returning for revision to remove a small bulge/fat just over the scare. My belly button looks great and the scar has healed beautifully. I would highly recommend this clinic as it's half the price of any clinic in Ireland. I had pre and post op appointments in Dublin Treated by: Dr Donatas Samsanavicius.