Neurosurgeon consultation · Riga

Neurosurgeon consultation in Riga

Herniated discs, back and neck pain, nerve compression, tunnel syndromes. The neurosurgeon will review your MRI and CT results, assess whether surgery is needed and discuss treatment options. No operations are performed at the clinic — consultations only.

No referral needed
MRI and CT review
Second opinion
Neurosurgeon consultation at Grand Medical: the doctor explains spine MRI results to a patient
Indications

When do you need a neurosurgeon consultation?

People see a neurosurgeon when pain or numbness does not go away, tests have shown changes in the spine or nerves, or when they need to know whether surgery is indicated.

Back or neck pain spreading to an arm or leg
Herniated disc or spinal canal stenosis on MRI
Numbness, tingling, reduced sensation
Numbness in the little and ring fingers, especially when bending the elbow
Weakness in the hand, difficulty holding objects
Prescribed treatment has not helped
Surgery already recommended — you need a second opinion
Consequences of brain and spinal cord injuries
Appointment

What the neurosurgeon consultation includes

The main aim of the consultation is to understand the cause of the symptoms and decide whether conservative treatment is enough or there are indications for surgery. No special preparation is needed.

1

Discussion of complaints and medical history

2

Examination: sensation, muscle strength, reflexes

3

Review of MRI, CT and electroneuromyography (if available)

4

Assessing the causes of symptoms and the need for further tests

5

Treatment plan: conservative care or indications for surgery

Bring conclusions from other specialists and your test results — MRI, CT, ENMG. If surgery has already been recommended, bring those recommendations too.

Areas

Conditions a neurosurgeon can help with

The neurosurgeon consults adult patients from the age of 18 on three main groups of conditions.

Spinal diseases

  • Herniated discs of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
  • Back, lower back and neck pain related to spinal diseases.
  • Nerve root compression (radiculopathy).
  • Spinal canal stenosis.
  • Pain, numbness and weakness in the arms or legs caused by damage to nerve structures.
  • Assessing whether neurosurgical intervention is needed for spinal diseases.

Peripheral nerve diseases

  • Cubital tunnel syndrome — compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome — compression of the median nerve at the wrist.
  • Peripheral neuropathies and compressive nerve injuries.
  • Numbness, tingling, pain and reduced strength in the hands and fingers.
  • Deciding on further treatment for tunnel syndromes.

Other neurosurgical conditions

  • Consequences of brain and spinal cord injuries.
  • Hydrocephalus.
  • Chiari malformation.
  • Tumour diseases of the central nervous system.
  • Other conditions that require a neurosurgeon's assessment.
Doctors

Our neurosurgeon

At Grand Medical, patients are seen by a certified neurosurgeon from Riga East Clinical University Hospital.

Neurosurgeon · adults from 18

Certified neurosurgeon at Riga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) and member of the Latvian Society of Neurosurgeons. Trained in the United Kingdom, Austria and Greece. Consults on spinal diseases, herniated discs, nerve compression and tunnel syndromes, and gives a second opinion on whether surgery is needed. Appointments in Russian, Latvian and English.

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Cost

Neurosurgeon consultation price

No referral needed. We work with the insurers Balta, Seesam and BTA — we accept patients with health insurance policies and help with prompt reimbursement.

Neurosurgeon consultation€70
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Advantages

Why patients choose Grand Medical

No long queues — quick and convenient booking.
No referral needed — simply book a visit at a convenient time.
Convenient location — the clinic is in Purvciems, in the Valeo medical centre.
Experienced specialists — appointments are with doctors with many years of experience.
Accredited medical institution — the clinic is included in the Register of Medical Institutions, No. 001000286.
Second opinion — if surgery has already been recommended, we will help you understand the indications and treatment options.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

With long-lasting back or neck pain, especially if it spreads to an arm or leg, with numbness and weakness in the limbs, a herniated disc or stenosis on MRI, or if surgery has already been recommended and you need a second opinion.

No, a referral is not needed. The consultation is paid and you can book directly — via the booking portals, by phone, on WhatsApp or using the form on this page. Appointments are for adults from 18.

Conclusions from previous specialists and test results — especially MRI, CT or electroneuromyography, if done. This helps the doctor assess the situation more accurately and compare changes over time.

No. The clinic offers only outpatient neurosurgeon consultations. If there are indications for surgery, the doctor will explain the further treatment pathway.

Yes. If surgery has already been recommended, at the consultation you can clarify the indications and discuss possible treatment options and next steps.

In Russian, Latvian and English.

Reviews

What patients say

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I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I could book — especially as I was in Latvia for just a couple of days. Very convenient.

Olga KravaleGoogle review

I have had ultrasounds in many places, but have never met such an attentive and professional approach. Everything was explained, my questions were answered — you can feel they care about the patient.

Angel ShopGoogle review
Booking

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The quickest way is the booking portal, where you can see the doctor’s free slots. If you have questions, leave a request or call us — we will help you book.

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