Our Surgeons

Dr. Gediminas Samulenas plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Had training in Lithuania and Germany
Interests in reconstructive surgery, free microsurgical flaps, aesthetic surgery, facial aesthetics

Professional education

2007 – 2013 Master degree in medicine at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2013 – 2013 Internship at Republican Hospital of Kaunas
2013 – 2018 Residency at Department of Plastic and reconstructive surgery at LUHS

Professional activities

2017 – Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery training at Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hospital of RWTH in Aachen
2017 – Microsurgical flap harvesting training (cadaver dissection) at Tampere University
2018 – 2018 Plastic surgeon at Department of Plastic and reconstructive surgery at LUHS
2018 – ongoing Plastic surgeon at Nordesthetics

Scientific activities, articles published

Proximal carpal crease incision for carpal tunnel release, a pilot study
Juvenile aseptic osteonecrosis – Kienböck disease
Articles published in European Journal of Plastic surgery

Dr. Andrius Pajeda plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Has training in Lithuania and abroad
Is an active participant in international plastic surgery community events
Performs over 300 plastic surgeries a year

Professional education

2006 – graduation from Solihull Six Form College, UK
2012 – graduation from Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in Kaunas
2017 – graduation from Vilnius University hospital Santara clinics

Professional activities

2012 – Panevezys Republican hospital, medical doctor
2012 – 2017 – Vilnius University hospital Santara clinics
2015 – 2016 – “Akademikliniken” in Stockholm, Sweden. Performed more than a 1000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgery procedures with the team
Currently – plastic surgeon at Nordesthetics

Scientific activities, articles published:

2013 – International Master Course on Aging Science, Paris, France
2016 – Beauty through Science, Stockholm, Sweden
2017 – 3rd International Tampere Plastic Surgery Flap Dissection Course

Dr. Tautvydas Urbonas plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Member of Lithuanian Wound Management Association
Member of Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Has training in France
Performs over 500 plastic surgeries a year

Professional education

2003 – graduation from Kaunas University Gymnasium
2009 – graduation from Kaunas University
2009 – 2010 internship practice in Republican Hospital of Kaunas
2009 – internship in Lille, France
2010 -2015 residency as plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Vilnius University Hospital
Ongoing: plastic surgeon at Nordesthetics

Memberships, certificates

• 2006 – SMD Conference (2 scientific reports), Kaunas
• 2006 – 17th European Students’ Conference (ESC), Berlin
• 2006 – Baltic Association of Surgeons 5th Congress, Parnu
• 2007 – SMK Conference, Kaunas
• 2007 – 15th and 16th International Student Scientific Conference (ISSC), Gdansk
• 2009 – The 3rd Baltic Meeting on Wound Management, Druskininkai
• 2009 – Leiden International Medical Students Conference (LIMSC), Leiden
• 2009 – The 6th Meeting of Baltic Association of Surgeons (BAS), Druskininkai
• 2009 – 11th ESPRAS Congress
• 2015 – Plastic Surgery Seminars: Breast Reconstruction with TRAM and DIEP Criteria
• 2015 – Plastic Surgery Seminars: Case Reports with Selection of Breast Implants
• 2015 – Scentific and Practical Conference: Facial Fat Grafting

Dr. Goda Astrauskaite plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Had training in Lithuania and France

Active participant and speaker in various international plastic surgery community events

Interests in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, body contouring surgery, hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgical flap surgery

Professional education

2003 – 2009 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Award of qualification – Medical doctor
2009 Lille University of Health and Law, Internship
2009 – 2010 Republican hospital of Kaunas, Internship
2010 – 2017 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency

Professional activities

2016 – 2018 Ignatius Loyola College, lecturer
2017 – 2018 Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic surgeon
2017 – 2018 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, lecturer
2017 – 2019 Plastic surgeon at private clinic
2019 – until now Nordclinic, Plastic surgeon

Scientific activities, articles published

Author of article in Lithuanian doctor’s magazine Gynecomastia: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment.
Speaker in more than 15 scientific conferences in Lithuania and abroad.

Dr. Audrius Pakulis plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Had training in Lithuania and USA

Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Member of Lithuanian Wound Healing Association

Professional education

2008 – 2014 Masters in Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences;
2014 – residency at Klaipeda University hospital. Received qualifications of a medical doctor;
2014 – 2019 residency at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, qualifications of a plastic and reconstructive surgeon;
2016 – member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS);
2017 – member of ASPS Leadership Development Committee;
2017 – member of Lithuanian Wound Healing Association.

Memberships, certificates

2014 – Conference for Young Scientists and Researchers (3 scientific reports), Kaunas, Lithuania;
2014 – Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Updates on Wound and Ulcer Treatment, Alytus, Lithuania;
2014 – 3rd Baltic Hand Surgery Meeting, Vilnius, Lithuania;
2015 – Plastic Surgery Seminars: Mentor Professional Education, Kaunas, Lithuania;
2015 – Plastic Surgery Seminars: Reconstructive Breast Surgery, Trakai, Lithuania;
2016 – Plastic Surgery Seminars: Chronic Wound Treatment, Kaunas, Lithuania;
2016 – Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Reconstructive Surgery, Vilnius, Lithuania;
2016 – Medical Equipment and Methods for Wound, Ulcer and Bedsore Management: Standards, Methodology, News. Kaunas, Lithuania;
2017 – Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery: Breast Implants and Facial Injections. Druskininkai, Lithuania;
2017 – American Society of Plastic surgeons: International residents and follows forum, Orlando, Florida, USA;
2017 – Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Twenty-First Century – Possibilities and Challenges, Vilnius, Lithuania;
2017 – American Society of Plastic surgeons: The Meeting conference; Orlando, Florida, USA;
2017 – Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Complications in Plastic Surgery, Klaipėda, Lithuania;
2017 – 8th NPWT CEE Conference, Bratislava, Slovakia;
2018 – American Society of Plastic surgeons: The Meeting conference; Chicago, Illinois, USA;
2018 – American Society of Plastic surgeons: International residents and follows forum, Chicago, Illinois, USA;
2018 – Motiva Hybrid Masterclass, Kaunas, Lithuania;
2018 – Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Hand and Arm Surgery Updates, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Dr. Ghassan W. Said plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Member of Lithuanian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Has training in Brazil, Lebanon, Italy, Lithuania and other countries

Speaks 5 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Lithuanian

Professional education

2005 – 2010: Higher education, MA in medical sciences, Kaunas Medical University
2000 – 2005: Higher education, Bcs in Medical Laboratory Technology, American University of Beirut

Professional activities

2020 – ongoing: plastic surgeon at Nordesthetics
2015 – ongoing: plastic and reconstructive surgeon at various private clinics: Ain Wazein Medical Village, Bikhazi Medical Group (BMG), Hazmieh International Medical Center (HIMC)
2014 – 2015: Plastic Surgery Residency Exchange Program at Brazilian Institute of plastic Surgery, Sao Paolo
2010 – 2015: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident at Vilnius University

Dr. Mantas Kievisas plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Had medical training on aesthetic management and injection techniques with hyaluronic acid

Had training in Lithuania, USA, Finland, France and other countries.

Co-author of more than 40 scientific articles

Active participant in various plastic surgery community events

Interests in body contouring surgery, post-bariatric surgery, reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery

Professional education

2010 – 2016 Medical Doctor, Master of Medicine. Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas (Lithuania)
2015 – 2016 Medical Intern. Republican Hospital of Kaunas, Kaunas (Lithuania)
2016 – 2021 residency at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, qualification of a plastic and reconstructive surgeon;

Professional activities

2019 -Present – works in NordClinic
2013 – 2016 Junior Officer Command Training. Received lieutenant rank and a qualification of military medical officer. Kaunas (Lithuania)
2017 – 2021 a consultant of students’ scientific club of Plastic and reconstructive surgery in Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Conferences attended

2021 – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery congress – ISAPS World
2020 – Sunekos Injectable Intestitial Fluid Technique Masterclass, Paris (France)
IMCAS World Congress 2020, Paris
2020 – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery congress – ISAPS Virtual Olympiad
2020 – The Total Definer Online Master Class – A day of science in fat grafting safety and body contouring
International Plastic Surgery Flap Dissection Course, Tampere
2018 – The congress of Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaunas (Lithuania)
2017 – 27th conference of European Wound Management Association, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Congress of Baltic Association for Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, Tartu, Estonia
Advances in cosmetic surgery: breast implants and face injections conference, Lithuania
Seminar of Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast, Lithuania
The International School of Advanced Surgical Skills, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Scientific activities, articles published

Membership in: International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), European Wound Management Association (EWMA)
Author of 46 scientific publications

Dr. Simonas Kaupas plastic and reconstructive surgeon

Active participant and speaker at meetings of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and LTO societies

Had internships in Sweden, Nepal, Czech

Has done more than 3000 plastic surgeries

Professional education

2004 – 2010 MA, Medical Doctor, Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine
2010 – 2015 Orthopaedic – Trauma postgraduate training, Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine
2015-2017 Plastic and reconstructive surgery postgraduate training, Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional activities

2015 – ongoing: plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Santaros Hospital
2019 – ongoing: plastic and reconstructive surgeon at MDGC clinic
2013 – 2019: plastic and reconstructive surgeon at RVUL Hospital
2015 – 2017: plastic and reconstructive surgeon / assistant at NMC clinic
2016 – 2020: plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Perfectus Clinica

Conferences attended / Internships

2011, 2012 – AO Basic Principles of Fracture Management, Hungary
2013 – Internship in hand surgery, Skane University Hospital, Sweden (3 months)
2014 – Reconstructive surgery internship, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Katmandu, Nepal (2 months.)
2015 – Internship in hand surgery, MUDr. Radek Kebrle, Vysoke Nad Jizerou, Czech
2016 – All Around the Scaphoid, Praha, Czech
2016 – Internship for surgical treatment of scaphoid fractures, MUDr. Radek Kebrle, Vysoke Nad Jizerou, Czech
2017 – Reconstruction of soft and bone tissue defects and plastic surgery courses, Paris, France
2017 – IMCAS World Congress 2017, Congress of Aesthetic Surgery, Paris, France
2017 – Eurohand 2017, Budapest, Hungary
2018 – Dusseldorf Breast Meeting, breast surgery congress, Dusseldorf, Germany
2019 – Cadaveric courses in facial anatomy and surgery, Belgium
2019 – Polytech Breast Augmentation Courses, Riga, Latvia
2019 m. Madrid Breast Meeting, breast surgery congress, Madrid, Spain
Since 2015 – an active participant and speaker at meetings of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and LTO societies

Dr. Gytis Baranauskas rhinoplasty surgeon

Member of European Rhinologic Society

Specialises in reconstructive surgery of the nose

Professional education

2017 – M.D., Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2017 – Licensed physician
2019 – Observership: Department of Facial Plastic Surgery, Marienhospital, Stuttgart, Germany
2020 – Licensed otorhinolaryngologist
Difficult Airway Management Course – Hybrid Lab, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2018
Anatomical Dissection Course – NOSE (Tubingen, Germany, 2019)
Principles of Neck Dissection – Course, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2020
Urgent Care in Otorhinolaryngology – Course, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2020

Memberships and associations

Association of ENT Minimally Invasive Surgery
European Rhinologic Society junior member
Lithuanian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists
Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
Society of Otorhinolaryngologists of Kaunas

Scientific activities, articles published

Deep space neck infection. Medical Sciences 2020
Globus pharyngeus. Otorinolaringologijos aktualijos 2020
Surgical treatment of migraine headaches. Otorinolaringologijos aktualijos 2021

Conference presentations

„Nose SMAS Flap in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty“ – Congress of Lithuanian Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaunas, Lithuania 2018
Reconstructive Surgery of the Nose: case report“ – Nonsurgical treatment, tissue fillers and injections, Klaipėda, Lithuania 2019

Dr. Justinas Vaitkus ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon

Provides consultations for ear, nose and throat (ENT) issues, performs all common ENT surgeries, with specialisation in nasal, synus and endoscopic surgery and treatment of skull base tumours. Initiator of endoscopic ear surgery in Kaunas

Had training in Germany, Poland, Italy, USA

Contributions made to the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science

Member of the European Rhinology Society

Member of the Association of ENT Physicians in Lithuania

Professional education

2017 – 2021: PhD in Medical Sciences, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Doctoral Thesis: Local Inflammatory Markers Expression in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis
2014 – 2017: otolaryngology residency, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Doctor-Otolaryngologist qualification acquired
2007 – 2014: MA in Medical Sciences, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Doctor qualification acquired

Professional activities

Since 2018: Lecturer, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2017 – 2018: Assistant, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Since 2017: Doctor – Otolaryngologist at Šiauliai Hospital
Since 2017: Doctor – Otolaryngologist at the ENT Department of Kauno Klinikos Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2014 – 2017: Doctor – assistant, Šiauliai Hospital

Professional training

2018: Traineeship at the ENT Clinic of Harvard University Hospital: Ear and Lateral Skull Base Surgery. MEEI, Boston, USA
2017: Endoscopic Ear Sinuses and Skull Base Surgery: a Hands-on Course (PART 1 and 2 Second endoscopic sinuses and anterior skull base surgery) Kaunas, Lietuva
2016: International practical courses Basic and Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course: Open and Endoscopic Cadaver Dissection Techniques and Live Surgery, Verona, Italy
2016: International practical courses International Hands-on Courses on Ear Surgery, Milan, Italy
2016: International practical courses Hand-on course on new endoscopic approaches to lateral skull base, inner ear and cerebello-pontine angle, Verona, Italy
2016: International practical courses Rhinology and Skull Base Course, International practical courses Rhinoplasty Course, Philadelphia, USA
2016: International practical courses: Endoscopic Surgery of the Sinuses, Eustachian Tube and Ear. Boston, USA
Traineeship at the ENT clinic of Modena University. Topic: Endoscopic ear surgery, Modena, Italy

Scientific activities

Endoscopic ear surgery: A case series // 5th Lithuanian – Polish ENT Congress : 13th-15th June, 2019 Druskininkai, Lithuania
Changes of inflammatory markers IL-4, IL-5, IL-7, IL-21 of the nasal mucosa in patients with chronic odontogenic and fungal-allergic sinusitis // 5th Lithuanian – Polish ENT Congress : 13th-15th June, 2019 Druskininkai, Lithuania
Comparison of sino-nasal outcome test 22 symptom scores in rhinogenic and odontogenic sinusitis // 7th Baltic Otorhinolaryngology congress : Riga, Latvia
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, validation and long term results of sino-nasal outcome test (SNOT) – 22 in Lithuanian patients // 7th Baltic Otorhinolaryngology congress : Riga, Latvia, 5. CT and MRI value for diagnosing Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea // Baltic Congress of Radiology – BCRs, Liepaja, Latvija
EUFOREA Rhinology Research Forum // Current Issues in Otorhinolaryngology. Kaunas 7. Rhinorrhea at an older age // Current Issues in Otorhinolaryngology. Kaunas
The Sinus and Nasal Quality of Life Survey // Current Issues in Otorhinolaryngology. Kaunas

Dr. Snieguole Martinkiene Obstetrician-Gynaecologist

Fields of interest: gynecological diseases, maternity care, endoscopic surgery, gynecologic surgeries, infertility problems, aesthetic gynecology.

Professional education

1978-1984 – studied at the Kaunas University of Medicine (currently – Lithuanian University of Health Sciences – LSMU) and obtained doctor’s specialty.
1985 – completed the Obstetrics-Gynecology internship and obtained the qualification of an obstetrician-gynecologist.

Professional activities

1985-1992 – Jonava hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
1992-1994 – Kaunas City Polyclinic, women counseling.
From 1994 until now – LSMU Kaunas Clinical Hospital branch, P. Mažylis Maternity Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
From 2021 until now – Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Nordclinic.

Qualification trainings

Continuous improvement at Lithuanian and international conferences and congresses:

1994 qualification training – relevant topics in obstetrics and gynecology at Vilnius University (VU).
2005 qualification training – gynecological endocrinology, Kaunas University of Medicine (KMU).
2006 internship – Böblingen University Hospital, Germany.
2007 internship – gynecological endoscopy, KMU.
2013 internship – surgical gynecology, VU.
2018 ISGE 18th World Congress, gynecological endocrinology, Florence, Italy.
2018 qualification training – aesthetic gynecology, VU.
2019 qualification training – fetal ultrasound examination, VU.
2021 – contemporary issues in cosmetical, functional and reconstructive gynecology, VU.
Since 2015 specializes in and performs cosmetic gynecological surgeries.

Memberships in professional organizations, associations

Lithuanian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Lithuanian Doctors’ Union.

Dr. Rolandas Borkys Obstetrician-Gynaecologist

Member of the Lithuanian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Presents at international conferences in the UK, Germany, Slovakia, Poland and at the forum of Lithuanian Obstetricians-Gynaecologists

Interests in surgical gynaecology, gynaecological endoscopy, cosmetic gynaecology, infertility, family planning

Professional education

1986 – 1992: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Doctor qualification acquired.
1992 – 1996: Lithuanian University of Health Science, Obstetrician-Gynaecologist qualification acquired.

Professional activities

1996 – 1999: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Christian Maternity Home.
From 2001: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, VšĮ “Auki sveikas“ clinic.
From 2006: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
From 2020: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, “Motina ir Vaikas“ clinic.
Worked as a consultant for UAB “Kompgrupė” in the implementation of a healthcare information system in the medical consulting clinic “A-klinika”.
Worked as a consultant for UAB “Kompgrupė” in the implementation of a healthcare information system MEDIS in Kėdainiai Primary Health Care Centre
1990 – 2000: participated in the creation and implementation of an effective Natural Family Planning (NFP) teacher preparation system, in the organisation of NFP teacher preparation courses, and scientific conferences.
From 1996: performs all levels of hysteroscopies and laparoscopies.
2000: carried out “Natural Family Planning Programme” with Kaunas Family Centre and the Christian Maternity Home.
2001: participated in the opening and organisation of the VšĮ “Auki Sveikas” clinic.

Scientific activities

Gives lectures in mobile sessions on gynaecology for medical and pharmaceutical specialists at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
Theses in conference publications (both national and international – from UK, Sweden, Germany, Poland).

Dr. Natalija Balaseviciene Obstetrician-Gynaecologist

Consultations on contraception, consultations and care during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, pregnancy seminars

Interest in diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological conditions, such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, anembryonic pregnancy, cycle irregularities, cervical changes, myomas, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vaginal and pelvic prolapse, urinal incontinence, sexually transmitted diseases, menopause and others

Professional education

2004: Graduated from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine.
2004 – 2005: Medical internship at Kaunas Clinical Hospital.
2005 – 2009: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, resident education in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Professional activities

From 2007: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, “Vytauto Šimkaus šeimos medicinos centras”.
From 2009: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Jonava hospital.
2010 – 2020: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Kaišiadorys Women’s Health Centre.
From 2016: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, “Romainių šeimos centras”.
From 2019: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, P. Mažylis Maternity Hospital.
From 2020: Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, “Motina ir Vaikas” Clinic

Memberships in professional organisations and associations

Member of the Lithuanian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)

Dr. Linas Velicka phlebology and vascular surgeon

Has trainings in Lithuania and abroad

A member of phlebology and vascular surgery medical societies

20 years of work experience

Professional education

1994 Doctor of Medicine diploma, Kaunas Medical Academy
1995 – 1999 General Surgery residence, Kaunas University of Medicine
1999 – 2001 Vascular surgery residence, Kaunas University of Medicine

Professional activities

1999 – 2004: surgeon Department of Septic Surgery, 3rd Kaunas Clinical Hospital
2001 – ongoing: vascular surgeon Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, Kaunas University of Medicine Clinics
2008 – ongoing: chief of Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences “Kauno klinikos”
2016 – ongoing: associated Professor, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
2021 – ongoing: vascular surgeon at Nordesthetics

Fellowships:

2007 Vascular surgery Pittsburgh USA
2013 Interventional angiology, Herz centrum, Bad Krozingen, Germany

Bariatric surgeon Almantas Maleckas MD, PhD

UK General Medical Council (GMC) certified
Performed over 6.000 bariatric operations
A pioneer in laparoscopic surgery in the region
More than 15 years working experience in Sweden, Gothenburg University hospital
Works both in Lithuania and Sweden, speaks fluent English and Swedish
London School of Economics graduate

Professional education:

1991 – graduated from Kaunas University of Medicine;
1994 – completed a residency in general surgery at Kaunas University of Medicine;
1996 – completed a residency in abdominal surgery at Kaunas University of Medicine;
2000 – awarded the degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences.
Had residencies in Germany, Greece, Switzerland, Sweden and USA.

Consultations:

Dr Almantas Maleckas holds regular consultations in London, Lithuania or online by Skype. Please contact us in order to make an appointment.

First steps in bariatric carrier

Dr Maleckas was trained for bariatric surgery in 2001, in Sahlgrenska University hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. 6 years later he established an International Bariatric Training center in Kaunas Medical university Hospital, back in Lithuania. In 2007 Dr Almantas Maleckas also started learning Laparoscopic Esophageal resection and Thoracoscopic procedures in Pitsburg Medical university, USA.

Work in Sweden and Lithuania

Since 2003 Dr Almantas Maleckas has been working in Sweden Sahlgrenska hospital. He spends approximately 2 weeks of each month in Sweden. After he started regularly working in the Swedish hospital the surgeon soon became fluent in Swedish. Dr Maleckas considers working in 2 countries to be a useful experience because he can compare 2 different medical systems as well as apply best solutions in daily work from both of his jobs.

Experienced and authoritative specialist

Dr Almantas Maleckas is often invited to various International medical congresses as a special guest to give speeches and lectures. Surgeons from Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, Czech Republic and other countries are always looking forward to the arrival of the respectable surgeon to share his expert experience in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery.

Orthopaedic surgeon Sarunas Tarasevicius

The surgeon specializes in hip and knee joint replacement surgery
He has done over 3500 joint replacement surgeries
More than 10 years working experience
Fluent in English
President of Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Board member of Lithuanian Association of surgeons performing Total Joint Replacements
Co-author of 50 scientific publications in different medical journals
Co-author of over 100 educational publications in the field of medicine (read them below)
Co-author of various international oral presentations

Education:

1994-2000 – Kaunas University of Medicine
2000-2001 – Internship in Klaipeda University Hospital
2001-2005 – Specialized orthopaedic and traumatology residency in Kaunas University of Medicine
2007 – PhD thesis in Kaunas University of Medicine ”The Influence of Femoral Head Diameter to the Outcome after Total Hip Replacement“
2009 – PhD thesis in Lund University, Sweden „The Soft Tissues in Osteoarthritis and Arthroplasty of the Hip“

Memberships:

President of Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (LOTD)
Member of Lithuanian Association of surgeons performing Total Joint Replacements
Member of the committee of European Arthroplasty Register
Member of European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT)
Member of International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Conferences and seminars:

Participant of international orthopaedic conferences and seminars in Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, etc.