Services Specialists Oncologists

Oncologists

In the Out-patient Department of the In-patient Department “Latvian Oncology Centre, consultations in cases of oncological diseases are provided by 12 oncologists:

Mārīte Putniņa	Work experience in the speciality – 28 years, consults patients with different oncological pathologies, in-depth interest in the diagnostics and treatment of chest diseases, diagnostics and treatment of cutaneous tumours, and observation of patients. Carries out breast disease diagnostic methods, dermatoscopies, out-patient surgeries for patients. Teaches residents, co-author of the publication “Possibilities of Medicated Therapy of Skin Melanoma in Latvia”.
Benita Projuma	Work experience in the speciality – 28 years, consults patients with oncological diseases of all localizations, particularly skin and breast diseases. Performs paracenteses, biopsies, “core” biopsies, surgeries for out-patients. Teaches students and residents. Has publications on skin tumours; appeared on television and radio on topical oncological issues.
Elita Šapovalova	Work experience in the speciality – 45 years, consults patients with different oncological pathologies, in-depth interest in melanoma, breast cancer, girl chest pathology. Publications on breast problems, melanoma. Performs paracenteses, “core” biopsies, total biopsies, dermatoscopies, out-patient surgeries for patients.
Igors Semjonovs	Work experience in the speciality – 40 years, consults patients with different oncological pathologies, in-depth interest in cutaneous diseases, chest diseases and diseases of abdominal organs. Performs biopsies of cutaneous formations, body tumour removal surgeries for out-patients.
Tatjana Smirnova	Work experience in the speciality – 12 years, consults patients with different oncological pathologies. Performs dermatoscopies and biopsies for patients, collects material for cytological examinations, performs out-patient surgeries. Publication “Results of Melanoma Treatment in Latvia”.
Boriss Oniščuks	Oncologist/dermatologist with 4 years of work experience. Specializes in cutaneous oncology – diagnostics and treatment of new cutaneous formations, skin cancer, birthmarks, and melanoma. Performs dermatoscopies for patients; laser specialist (currently, laser therapy is unavailable in Latvian Oncology Centre).
Jānis Kāpostiņš	Oncologist with 24 years of work experience. Specializes in breast care (chest diseases), dermatology, and gastrointestinal diseases. Performs dermatoscopies, biopsies, collection of cytological material, out-patient surgeries for patients. Lecturer at the University of Latvia, reads lectures to family doctors and residents. Scientific worker at the University of Latvia. Author of international publications on skin diseases, male and female chest problems.
Gaļina Žižimontova	Gynaecological oncologist with 11 years of work experience. Carries out training of residents on practical work.
Maisara Taičijeva	Gynaecological oncologist and oncologist/radiologist. Work experience – 49 years. Performs biopsies, Douglas pouch paracenteses, aspirate collections from the uterine cavity and cervical canal.
Guna Proboka	Oncologist/immunologist with 21 years of work experience. Performs the assessment of the immune system of patients. Specializes in melanoma treatment. Observations on the use of Rigvir medicinal product in melanoma treatment. Co-author of the publication “Possibilities of Medicated Therapy of Skin Melanoma in Latvia”.

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

call on (+371) 67000610

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