Dr. Janis Slezins, PhD

neurosurgery and vertebrology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
97%	18 years	9.6/10	$$	2	131	No

Overview

Country, City

Latvia, Riga

Health facility

AIWA Clinic Riga

Medical unit

Department of neurosurgery and vertebrology

About the doctor

Dr. Janis Slezins, MD, PhD, is a highly experienced neurosurgeon specializing in neurosurgery and vertebrology. With 18 years of practice and extensive training at prestigious institutions across Europe, Dr. Slezins has proven himself as a leading expert in his field. His research focus on decompressive craniectomy and space-occupying hemispheric infarction has led to important publications that contribute to the advancement of neurosurgical techniques. Having worked at renowned hospitals in London and Liverpool, as well as founding Vigo Health in Latvia, Dr. Slezins brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his current position at the AIWA Clinic in Riga. His role as the Neurosurgery Training Program Director at the University of Latvia showcases his dedication to the education and training of future neurosurgeons. Dr. Slezins' leadership in the field, combined with his commitment to research and patient care, make him a top choice for those seeking neurosurgical treatment in Latvia.

Skills & Expertise

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Neurosurgery at AIWA Clinic

Why does the face hurt so much?

Spinal disc herniation and its treatment options

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

2000-2006 Studied human medicine at the Riga Stradins University
Obtaining a license for medical practice
2006 Baltic congress of neurosurgery in Palanga
2006-2012 Residency in neurosurgery at the Paula Stradins Clinical University Hospital
2008 Congress of the European Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Rimini
2008-2014 Department of doctoral studies at the Riga Stradins University
2009 Training course from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies in Thessaloniki: "Tumor"
2010 Training course in Avignon: "Head injury and functional neurosurgery"
2011 European Congress of Neurosurgery in Rome
2011 Training course from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies in Leeds: "Spine and peripheral nerves"
2012 Baltic congress of neurosurgery in Jurmala
2012 Training course from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies in Prague: "Vascular neurosurgery"
2012 International introductory neurosurgery course in Antalya: "Neurotrauma and functional neurosurgery"
2012 Ukrainian congress of neurosurgery in Uzhgorod
Obtaining specialization in neurosurgery
2013 World congress of neurosurgery in Seoul
2014 International introductory neurosurgery course in Antalya: "Spine and peripheral nerves"
2014 Completed Ph.D. degree in medical sciences at the Riga Stradins: "Criteria of surgical treatment of cerebral infarct”
2015 Baltic congress of neurosurgery in Vilnius
2016 Congress of neurosurgery from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies in Athens
2016 Workshop in Graz: "Percutaneous laser discus decompression"
2017 European Business Network International Alumni meeting and grand rounds in Innsbruck
2018 Baltic congress of neurosurgery in Tartu
2018 Neurosurgery dissection course in Tartu: "Skull base and neck"
2018 Homburg Hydrocephalus and International Comparison Program workshop in Homburg-Saar

Experience

2009-2010 Internship at the Hospital Sao Joao in Porto
2012-2014 Department of neurosurgery at the Paula Stradins Clinical University Hospital
2013-2014 Emergency Medical Service
2014-2015 Department of neurosurgery at the King's College Hospital in London
2015 Department of neurosurgery at the Walton Center National Health Service Foundation Trust in Liverpool
2015-2017 Department of neurosurgery at the "Diamed" Clinic
2015-2018 Department of neurosurgery at the Paula Stradins Clinical University Hospital
2011 Chairman of the board at the Medikom Latvia
2011 Private practice at the Neirokirurgi LV
2018 Co-Founder and Clinical Lead at Vigo Health in Latvia
2018 Department of neurosurgery and vertebrology at the AIWA Clinic

Awards & Memberships

2013 Travel Grant Award from the World Congress of Neurosurgery
2015 Neurosurgery Training Program Director at the University of Latvia in Riga
Member of the Latvian Society of Neurosurgeons, member of the certification commission