The Dermatology Clinic

• Vascular surgeon, phlebologist, vascular Doppler ultrasound specialist. Leading specialist of the Baltic Vein Clinic.

• Vascular surgeon of Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital “Gailezers”.

• Member of the Latvian Society for Vascular Surgery.

• Member of the Latvian Society of Surgeons.

• Member of the Latvian Society of Phlebology.

• Member of the European Venous Forum.

• President of the Latvian Wound Management Treatment Association.

• Since 1997 has been specifically specializing in leg vein DUPLEX ultrasonography and treatment.

Performs all kinds of surgeries:

• vein closure using bioglue;
• steam vein sclerosis (SVS);
• endovenous laser treatment (EVT);
• endovenous radiofrequency ablation (ERFA);
• vein surgeries according to Miller-Varady method.

Consults and treats patients with different arterial diseases and performs reconstructive surgery in the Vascular Surgery Department of RECUH “Gailezers”, if required.

• Member of Latvian Association of Dermatovenerologists.
• Member of European Academy of Dermatovenerology.
• President of Baltic Association of Anti-Aging and Preventive Medicine.
• Member of World Society of Interdisciplinary of Anti-Aging Medicine.
• Lecturer and research fellow of the Department of Internal Diseases, RSU.

Provides diagnostics and treatment:

• assessment and diagnostics of premature aging risks (genetic tests, interpretation);

• diagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic skin diseases, acne therapy, 

  prevention;

• diagnostics of skin neoplasms (dermascopy, siascopy);

• skin ultrasound examination;

• removal of benign neoplasms using a laser;

• removal of benign pigment neoplasms, tattoos;

• aesthetic correction of scars, stria;

• skin restoration, solutions for aging-related issues using laser, 

  radiofrequency and intensive pulsing light devices.

• Member of Latvian Association of Plastic Surgeons (LPKA);
• Member of Latvian Association of Hand Surgeons and Microsurgeons;
• International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
• Performs esthetic surgeries of the body, hand-related surgeries and reconstructive surgeries.

Plastic surgeries:

• Upper arm skin lifting (brachioplasty);

• Upper and lower eyelid correction (blepharoplasty);

• Ear shaping (otoplasty);

• Nose job (rhinoplasty);

• Nose reconstruction;

• Breast correction;

• Breast augmentation;

• Breast reduction, breast lift surgery;

• Inner labia correction (labioplasty);

• Forehead lift, brow ridge lift;

• Facial contouring;

• Face and body correction by fat injections;

• Fat removal (liposculpture);

• Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty).

Hand-related surgery:

• Dupuytren disease;

• Stenosing ligamentitis;

• Pronator syndrome;

• Hygromas or ganglion cysts;

• Cubital tunnel syndrome;

• Carpal tunnel syndrome.

Reconstructive microsurgery:

• Breast reconstruction after cancer-related surgery;

• Treatment of benign and malignant neoplasms of the skin, muscles and bones.

Certified surgeon - proctologist, PhD

• 2008 – PhD in surgery;
• 2005 – 2008 RSU doctoral studies in medicine – diploma on doctoral studies in program " Medicine";
• 2005 – 2010 Riga Stradinš University (RSU) – surgeon's diploma;
• 1999 – 2005 Riga Stradinš University (RSU) - Medical Doctor's diploma;
• Training at Robert Bosch Krankenhaus, one of the most up-to-date and highly qualified surgery clinics in Germany, – 2011;
• Member of annual „International Colorectal Disease Symposium” Cleveland clinic USA;
• Author and co-author of several local and international publications;
• Head of HC4 proctology service;
• Lecturer at RSU Department of General Surgery.

Work experience:

• 2001 – 2005 RSU Hereditary Cancer Institute, laboratory assistant;
• Since 2005 – RSU Hereditary Cancer Institute, assistant;
• 2006 – 2009 RSU Hereditary Cancer Institute, acting researcher;
• Since 2008 – Hereditary Cancer assistance consulting-room at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital;
• Since 2009 – RSU Hereditary Cancer Institute, acting top researcher;
• Since 2010 – Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital (CUH), Surgery department No. 5, physician-surgeon.

Consults, performs diagnostics and treatment of proctological illnesses (hemorrhoid, fissure, fistula, polyps, warts etc.), colon and rectal cancer diagnostics and surgical treatment (conventional and laparoscopic surgical treatment)

Plastic surgeon

• Member of Latvian Association of Plastic Surgeons (LPKA);
• Member of International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
• Member of Baltic Association for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery (BAMPS).

Plastic surgeries:

Hand surgeries:                                          

• Dupuytren disease;

• stenosing ligamentitis;

• pronator muscle syndrome;

• higromas or cystic lymphangiomas;

• cubital tunnel syndrome;

• carpal canal syndrome.

Certified Allergologist, Dermatologist - Venerologist.

• Experienced physician in treating both adults and children
• Dermatology Department (No.9) Physician at Children's Clinical University Hospital
• Certificate of Physician-Allergist
• Professional Physician-Cosmetologist

Performs diagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic skin diseases, skin biopsy, if required. Skin and nails fungal disease diagnostics and treatment, recommendations on prevention, performs viral and bacterial skin disease diagnostics and treatment, diagnostics and treatment of allergic skin. Performs dermatoscopic examination of pigmented skin formations, neoplasm, removal of warths, papilloma, laser surgery of benign skin formations, botulin, filler injections.

Doctor of Medical Science, assistant professor of the Chair of Surgery, LU 

Passed the examination in vascular surgery (endovascular and open vascular surgery) of the European Board Of Vascular Surgery

Education:

In 2014 defended the PhD thesis and obtained the degree of Doctor of Medical Science; is the author and co-author of many international and local publications.

Underwent training and mastered endovascular treatment techniques and conventional open vascular surgery in high-profile clinics in Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

• 2004-2014 Studies in doctoral programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia
• 2004-2010 Residency in vascular surgery, Riga Stradiņš University
• 1998-2004 Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia, physician's degree, rector's certificate of appreciation

Professional experience:

• Since 2013 works as a vascular surgeon in the Specialised Medicine Centre, Emergency Medical Assistance Service
• Since 2012 works in the Chair of Surgery, University of Latvia, in 2015 she was elected as assistant professor
• Since 2004 works in the Department of Vascular Surgery, Riga East Clinical University Hospital, and since 2009 - in the Department of Invasive Radiology.

Membership in associations:

• Member of the Latvian Association of Vascular Surgeons
• Member of Latvian Association of Invasive Radiology
• Member of the European Association of Vascular Surgeons
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular and Invasive Radiology

Services offered to patients:

Consultations in case of arterial and venous diseases

Specialises in minimally invasive (endovascular) surgeries. Performs blood vessel catheterisations, recanalisation, thrombectomy, vascular angioplasty surgeries, stent implantations, etc. Performs embolisation of vascular masses and blood vessels

Performs conventional open surgeries of arteries and veins

Provides diagnostics and treatment:

• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic skin diseases;

• diagnostics of skin diseases and neoplasms (optical and digital dermascopy, skin biopsy);

• diagnostics and treatment of skin and nail fungus (using drugs or laser);

• diagnostics and treatment of skin viral and bacterial diseases;

• diagnostics and treatment of allergic skin diseases;

• removal of vascular neoplasms, treatment of enlarged skin vessels using laser and scleroteraphy foam technique.

Doctor of Medicine.

• Since 2002 surgeon in P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital;
• Since 2007 consults and examines patients in Health Centre 4;
• Since 2008 head of Breast Disease Centre of Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital.

Repeatedly underwent practical trainings in Breast Disease Department of University of Manchester (UK), the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam, Breast Disease Centre of Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium, etc.

Surgeon-mammologist's consultation is required in the following cases:

• a growth was found in the breast when palpating it;
• breast ultrasound or mammography revealed suspicious growth in the breast;
• bloody discharge from nipple;
• retracted, abnormal nipple;
• purulent inflammation of the breast (fever, pronounced redness and hardening of the breast, most often during lactation).

If a growth is found in the breast, tissue samples can be taken immediately to specify the diagnosis. After the examination and diagnostics, further treatment plan is discussed with the patient. Only regular examinations and repeated visits to the doctor are often required in case of benign breast growths.

Manipulations:

• breast ultrasound examination;
• breast growth aspiration and biopsy;
• drainage of breast abscess (mastitis) under US control (pus is removed in a sparing way through a 5-7mm thin tube under local anaesthesia);
• benign and malignant breast growth surgery (including breast-sparing surgery, axillary lymph node sparing surgery, oncoplastic surgeries). 

Podologist. Practicing specialist work experience since 2008.

• Graduated from P.Stradinš Medical College of the University of Latvia, certificate of Podologist;
• Member of Latvian Podologist Association;
• Regularly takes part in continuing education trainings and seminars on podology.

Performs remedial pedicure; foot problem prevention, care, rehabilitation, treatment; wart removal; hyperkeratosis (skin thickening) treatment; ingrown nail treatment; nail correction; treatment of nails with fungal damages; treatment of skin cracking; problematic nail modelling with medical gel.

• 2013 – Graduated from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor's (MD) degree;
• 2013-2017 – University of Latvia, residency program in Dermatovenerology.

In 2016 took an inservice-training at department of General dermatology-immunology of the Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria

Regularly improves knowledge at courses, seminars and conferences in Latvia and abroad

Consults, performs diagnostics and treatment in various skin, hair and nail-related disease cases. Performs thorough skin diagnosing (dermatoscopy, trichoscopy) and dermatological manipulations – biopsy, skin neoplasm (warts, papilloma), pigmented lesions removal, botulinum, filler injections, skin rejuvenation, laser treatment of problems caused by aging, nail fungal disease laser treatment. Consults adults and children from the age of 6.

• Member of Latvian Association of Dermatovenerologists
• Member of Latvian Association for Aesthetics
• Doctoral student in Riga Stradiņš University

Lecturer of the Department of Internal Diseases, Riga Stradiņš University

Provides diagnostics and treatment:

• diagnostics and treatment of acute and chronic skin and nail diseases (psoriasis, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, fungal infection, and other diseases);
• skin rejuvenation, solving ageing related issues using laser, IPL, radiofrequency;
• aesthetic correction of scars, stria;
• diagnostics of skin diseases and neoplasms (optical and digital dermascopy, skin biopsy);
• mole examination using a dermatoscopy;
• removal of moles and benign skin masses using a laser or surgically;
• removal of tattoos, pigment spots;
• treatment and removal of vascular growths and enlarged blood vessels using laser;
• diagnostics and treatment of warts, papillomas.

• treatment of skin and nail fungus (using drugs or laser);
• purulent and viral diseases of the skin (furunculosis, herpes virus infection, warts, etc.);
• parasitic diseases of the skin (scabies, pediculosis, demodicosis, etc.);
• allergic skin reactions, contact dermitis, eczema, etc.;
• diagnostics and treatment of facial skin diseases (Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea, perioral dermatitis);
• facial skin restoration using laser devices;
• facial contour improvement using laser devices;
• removal of excessive hair using laser devices.

Diagnostics and treatment of skin, hair and nail diseases (i.e., psoriasis, acne vulgaris, rosacea, fungal infections, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and other diseases).

Gives consultations in case of sexually transmitted diseases and other diseases of genital skin and mucosa.

Carries out diagnostics of moles and other skin growths using dermatoscopy. He learned this approach during his training in Austria under the guidance of the world's leading dermatologists.

Removal of moles and other skin growths (surgical, with laser, electrocagulator, and cryosurgery).

Treatment and removal of vascular growths and enlarged blood vessels.

• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic skin and nail diseases;
• diagnostics of skin diseases and neoplasms (optical and digital dermascopy, skin biopsy);
• diagnostics and treatment of allergies, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis;
• removal of skin neoplasms (surgical or laser therapy);
• mole examination using a dermascope;
• removal of vascular neoplasms, treatment of enlarged skin vessels using laser;
• removal of tattoos, pigment spots;
• diagnostics and treatment of warts, papillomas.

Member of Latvian Association of Dermatovenerologists.

Member of European Association of Dermatovenerologists.

Member of Latvian Association of Aesthetic Laser Surgery. 

Member of Latvian Association of Dermascopy.

Member of International Association of Dermascopy.

Provides diagnostics and treatment:

• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic skin and nail diseases;
• diagnostics of skin diseases and neoplasms (optical and digital dermascopy, skin biopsy);
• diagnostics and treatment of allergies, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis;
• removal of skin neoplasms (surgical or laser therapy);
• mole examination using a dermascope;
• removal of vascular neoplasms, treatment of enlarged skin vessels using laser;
• removal of tattoos, pigment spots;
• diagnostics and treatment of warts, papillomas;
• reduction of wrinkles and sweating using injections.

• diagnostics and treatment of hair and skin diseases;
• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic skin diseases;
• treatment of skin and nail fungus (using drugs or laser);
• solution of ingrown nail issues;
• treatment of subungual hematomas and growths;
• purulent and viral diseases of the skin (furunculosis, herpes virus infection, warts, etc.);
• parasitic diseases of the skin (scabies, pediculosis, demodicosis, etc.);
• allergic skin reactions, contact dermitis, eczema, etc.;
• diagnostics and treatment of facial skin diseases (Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea, perioral dermatitis);
• sexually transmissible diseases (gonorrhea, chlamydiosis, ureaplasmosis, candidiasis, trichomoniasis);
• mole diagnostics;
• removal of benign skin neoplasms (surgical and laser removal; laser destruction; cryodestruction).

• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic skin diseases;
• diagnostics of skin diseases and neoplasms (optical and digital dermascopy, skin biopsy);
• diagnostics and treatment of facial skin diseases (Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea, perioral dermatitis);
• diagnostics and treatment of skin and nail fungus (using drugs or laser);
• removal of benign skin growths (laser destruction);
• removal of vascular neoplasms, treatment of enlarged skin vessels using laser;
• diagnostics of warts, papillomas, treatment using cryodestruction and electrocoagulation methods.

• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic skin diseases;
• diagnostics and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases;
• diagnostics (dermatoscopy) of skin neoplasms;
• consults children from age 12;
• mesotherapy, blood plasma injections;
• removal of benign skin masses (laser destruction, cryodestruction);
• removal of vascular masses, treatment of enlarged skin vessels using laser;
• removal of excessive hair using laser;
• removal of tattoos, pigment spots using laser.

Assistant professor, Doctor of Medicine.

Member of Latvian Association of Dermatovenerologists.

Member of Baltic Association of Dermatovenerologists.

Member of European Association of Dermatovenerologists.

Member of Americal Association of Dermatologists.

Member of Latvian Association of Aesthetic Laser Surgery.

Member of Latvian Association of Dermascopy.

Member of International Association of Dermascopy.

Provides diagnostics and treatment:

• diagnostics, treatment and prevention of acute and chronic skin and nail diseases in children and adults;
• diagnostics of skin diseases and neoplasms (optical and digital dermascopy, skin biopsy);
• diagnostics and treatment of allergies, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis;
• removal of skin neoplasms (surgical or laser therapy);
• mole examination using a dermascope;
• removal of vascular neoplasms, treatment of enlarged skin vessels using laser;
• removal of tattoos, pigment spots;
• diagnostics and treatment of warts, papillomas.

Member of Latvian Association of Dermatovenerologists (LADV)

Member of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)

Offers diagnostics and treatment:

• diagnostics and treatment of fungal diseases of skin and nails;
• diagnostics of skin diseases and neoplasms (optical and digital dermascopy, skin biopsy);
• purulent and viral diseases of the skin (furunculosis, herpes infection, warts, etc.);
• diagnostics and treatment of facial skin diseases (Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea, perioral dermatitis);
• parasitic diseases of the skin (scabies, pediculosis, demodicosis, etc.):
• allergic skin reactions, contact dermitis, eczema, etc.

Consults children from age 7 years.

Removal of excessive hair using laser.

Removal of tattoos, pigment spots.

Treatment and removal of various blood vessels of the skin using laser.

Facial skin rejuvenation and hair growth stimulation with plasma injections.

• consultations regarding facial care for adults and teenagers, skin type determination;
• procedures and preparation of care plan together with dermatologists of the Clinic;
• mechanical facial cleaning and cleaning using devices;
• deep skin hydration;
• chemical and fruit acid exfoliations;
• therapeutic masks and procedures for sensitive, dry, rosacea, pigmented, seborrhoeic skin;
• lifting procedures;
• moisturising procedures;
• whitening procedures;
• procedures using devices;
• microdermabrasion;
• biorevitalisation;
• eyebrow/eyelash dyeing and correction;
• laserepilation.

Head of theDermatology and Surgery Clinic, dermatovenereologist

Doctoralcandidate at Riga Stradins University, residential studies indermatovenereology at Benjamin Franklin University Clinic in Berlin, member ofthe Latvian Association of Dermatovenereologists, member of the EuropeanAcademy of Dermatovenereology, member of the American Academy of Dermatology

• Diagnostic and treatment of allergies, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis (skin contact allergy tests)
• Diagnostic and treatment of skin diseases
• Diagnostic of skin diseases and neoplasms using optical and digital dermoscopy

Removal ofskin neoplasms by surgery or laser destruction

Vascularsurgeon, phlebologist

Certifiedvascular surgeon, phlebologist and vascular ultrasonodopplerographist.

The president of The Latvian Society for Vascular Surgery, the president of TheLatvian Wound Treating Organization (association), the working group member inInternational Diabetic Foot Care Center, the member of The Latvian EndocrineSociety, the member of The Latvian Society of Phlebology.

Having the long-term experience in vascular ultrasonography, he consults thepatients with all kinds of artery and vein abnormalities; especially hespecializes in vascular endoluminal treatment by using laser and radiofrequencyequipment of new generation.

Dermatovenereologistof Dermatology and Surgery Clinic

Doctoralcandidate at Riga Stradins University, International Dermoscopy Diploma studycourse at University of Graz. Head of the Board of the Latvian DermoscopyAssociaton, vice-president of the Latvian Aesthetic Laser Surgery Association,Board member of the Latvian Association of Dermatovenereologists, member of theEuropean Academy of Dermatovenereology, member of the World Skin CancerFoundation.

• Skin disease and neoplasm diagnostics (optical and digital dermoscopy, SIAscopy, skin ultrasonography)
• Elimination of skin formations (surgical and laser destruction)

Treatment and prevention of skin diseases

Member of the Latvian Association of Dermatovenereologists, member of the Latvian Aesthetic Laser Surgery Association, member of the International Dermoscopy Association

• Diagnostic and treatment of acute and chronic skin diseases, including skin biopsy
• Diagnostic and treatment of fungal skin and nail diseases
• Diagnostic of skin pigment spots and neoplasms (dermoscopic examination, skin ultrasonography)
• Removal of warts and papillomas by diathermocoagulation and criodestruction
• Laser removal of benign skin neoplasms
• Laser treatment of vascular neoplasms, enlarged skin vessels
• Tattoo and pigment spots removal