Endocrinologists

In the In-patient Department “Gaiļezers”, consultations are provided by certified endocrinologists Guna Krūmiņa, Ingvars Rasa, Andra Valtere and proffesor Aivars Lejnieks.

In the In-patient Department “Biķernieki”, consultations are provided by certified endocrinologist Ināra Kalniņa.

The most frequently encountered diseases and conditions that require certified endocrinologist’s consultation are:

• Thyroid diseases – hormonal imbalances of thyroid function, autoimmune diseases, structural changes of the thyroid – nodes and cysts;
• Pancreas diseases – mainly diabetes, gestational diabetes, insulinoma, hypoglycemia;
• Diseases of parathyroid glands – disorders of calcium metabolism, osteoporosis;
• Pituitary diseases – acromegaly, hyperprolactinaemia, patients after pituitary surgeries and radiation therapy;
• Ovarian diseases – polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual disorders, infertility;
• Adrenal diseases – serious and difficult-to-adjust arterial hypertension, excessive hair, disorders of potassium metabolism;
• Adiposity;
• Transsexualism.

The following technologies and examinations may be recommended with an endocrinologist’s referral and in cooperation with other specialists:

• ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and other radiation diagnostic radiology examinations;
• pancreas aspiration biopsy under the control of ultrasonography with its cytological analysis;
• determination of bone mineral density using DXA (central osteodensitometry);
• scintigraphy examination;
• neurography and neurometrics;
• electromyography;
• blood vessel examination;
• hormonal examination and determination of antibodies, stimulation and suppression tests;
• examination of the fundus of eye and laser photocoagulation;
• consultations and care by the specialists of the diabetic foot care room;
• consultations by other specialists.

In order to register for an out-patient consultation by the specialist:

call on (+371) 67000610