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Dr. med., leading gastroenterologist at “Veselības centrs 4”

Provides highly qualified consultations as a gastroenterologist and internist, diagnosing and treating various stomach and intestinal diseases. Performs abdominal and thyroid ultrasound examinations as well as gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy). Conducts diagnostic breath tests for lactose intolerance and SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). Specializes in microbiome-related issues, inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), irritable bowel syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection, and celiac disease diagnosis and treatment.

At the “Veselības centrs 4” branch “Dermatology Clinic”, performs gastrointestinal endoscopic examinations (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and related procedures.

Leading gastroenterologist and internist in the Allurion non-invasive six-month gastric balloon weight reduction program.

Accepts patients aged 18 and older.

Provides both insurance-covered and paid medical services.

Work experience

2025 -

Leading gastroenterologist and endoscopy specialist at “Veselības centrs 4” Ltd.

2024 -

Gastroenterologist and endoscopy specialist at “Veselības centrs 4” Ltd., branch “Dermatology Clinic”

2019 -

Gastroenterologist, internist, and ultrasound specialist at “Veselības centrs 4” branch “Anti-Aging Institute”

2016 -

2022

Internist and gastroenterologist at “Capital Clinic Riga”, part of the “Veselības centrs 4” group

2012 -

2022

Riga East University Hospital – Clinic of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Diagnostic Radiology Centre; Internal Medicine Clinic; Emergency and Patient Admission Department. Internist specializing in gastroenterology. Performs abdominal and thyroid ultrasound examinations.

2015 -

Assistant lecturer at Riga Stradiņš University, Department of Internal Medicine. Lecturer and instructor in gastroenterology.

Education

2020

Defended doctoral thesis “Inflammatory bowel disease activity in previously hospitalized patients with intestinal colonization by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae”. Awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine.

2017 -

2019

Riga Stradiņš University – Residency in Gastroenterology. Obtained board certification as a gastroenterologist.

2017 -

2018

Postgraduate training course in General Ultrasound – University of Latvia, Institute of Medical Postgraduate Education, and Latvian Association of Sonographers.

2015 -

2018

Riga Stradiņš University – Doctoral studies in Medicine. Certified as a doctoral candidate in medical sciences

2016

Clinical practice in Oslo, Norway – Akershus University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology; Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen); University of Oslo, Institute of Clinical Medicine.

2015

Clinical practice in the USA – UT Southwestern and Parkland Medical Center, Dallas, TX – Gastroenterology, Digestive Endoscopy.

2012 -

2017

Riga Stradiņš University – Residency in Internal Medicine. Obtained board certification as an internist.

2006 -

2012

Riga Stradiņš University – Medical program. Awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Additional information

Member of the Latvian Gastroenterology Association
Founder and Chair of the Latvian Young Gastroenterologists Association
Member of the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group
Member of the United European Gastroenterology Young Talent Group – representative in the Quality of Care Task Force and Young GI Sections Task Force
Regular participant in international gastroenterology congresses, courses, and seminars (UEG Week, ECCO Congress, AIBD Conference, Clinical Research Seminar, Weill Cornell Oncology Seminar, World Gastroenterology Congress)
Author of more than 50 scientific publications and supervisor of medical student research projects mainly in the fields of intestinal microbiota and inflammatory bowel diseases

Awards:

United European Gastroenterology National Scholar Award (2016, 2017)
Riga Stradiņš University Doctoral Student of the Year 2017

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Branches where the service is available

Clinic of Dermatology

+ 371 67847102

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Anti-Aging Institute

+371 25418181