Meet our UK & Ireland Patient Coordinator – Tania Pezzolesi-Clark

Hello and welcome! My name is Tania and I am delighted to be your UK & Ireland patient coordinator. I’m here to guide you through your cosmetic surgery journey and I will always be happy to assist you with any questions or queries you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Tania

Dr. Karlis Verdins, MD, Certified Cosmetic & Reconstructive surgeon, over 500 procedures annually

A highly acknowledged surgeon, with over 12 years’ experience in Cosmetic & Reconstructive surgery.
The surgeon performs over 500 procedures annually.
Specializes in:
· Breast augmentation with and without implants
· Breast lift (Mastopexy), Breast reduction
· Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty)
· Eyelids, arm reduction
· Reconstructive microsurgical procedures, hand surgeries

Friendly medical staff Luxury recovery room Operating theatre Highly acknowledged surgical team Jurmala hospital entrance Private cosmetic surgery floor Comfortable waiting area Head cosmetic surgeon Dr Karlis Verdins Family friendly recovery room

12 Reasons to choose us

Predominantly English speaking medical team

Although there is an inevitable language barrier, the majority of our medical personnel have a good standard of English to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible during your cosmetic surgery journey with us.

A highly acknowledged cosmetic surgeon

Our head surgeon Dr Karlis Verdins MD, is highly acknowledged and has over 12 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr Karlis Verdins MD performs in the region of 500 surgical procedures every year and annually attends cosmetic surgeon meetings and congresses.

Luxury treatment for less

5-star treatment for half the price of the UK. With us you get an equivalent or higher standard of care than that of a private clinic in the UK, for just a fraction of the cost.

UK and Ireland patient coordinator

You get your very own UK based patient coordinator, who is dedicated to making your cosmetic surgery journey run as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. From the first point of contact right through to your one year follow up. Your coordinator will always be happy to answer any questions or queries, no matter how big or small.

Fresh and comfortable recovery rooms

With our luxury, bright and spacious en suite rooms, you’re sure to feel comfortable and at home during your stay with us at Cosmetic Surgery Riga.

24-hour monitoring and medical care

During your stay with us in a beautiful private floor of Jurmala hospital, you will be monitored day and night by our highly commended and experienced nursing and medical team.

Prompt appointment system

We do everything possible to meet your needs regarding arranging appointments. We could be ready to accept you for cosmetic procedures within as little time as a week after your surgeon’s review.

Help and support every step of the way

Your patient coordinator will be available to assist you by telephone or email, right up until your one year follow up post-surgery.

We can accommodate you and a friend should you choose to bring one along

You don’t have to go it alone, we can arrange for you to bring a friend or partner along to stay with you throughout your stay with us, for company or support.

Surgeon’s liability insurance

Our hospital provides surgeon’s liability insurance, for each cosmetic surgeon operating up to the value of 30 000 Euro.

Cheap and direct flights to Riga

With convenient and direct flights to Riga from the UK, operated by Ryanair, Wizz air and Air Baltic daily you’ll never be too far away from your dream cosmetic procedure.

Our patient reviews speak for themselves

Don’t just take our word for it! Read some of our glowing patient reviews.

Nowadays medical tourism is gaining popularity and more and more people leave their country of residence in order to get medical services of a higher quality and a lower cost. According to statistics, 1 out of 10 UK citizens know someone who has been abroad to undergosurgery and the younger the responder is, the higherthe number is. It is possible to assume that in 2015, 200,000 British citizens decided to go abroad to seekmedical services. So what is so attractive aboutthiskind of tourism and what should a person know before starting the journey?

Popular procedures and destinations 

Presently there is a clear tendency to travel abroad for an expensive procedure. The leading positions aredentistry, plastic surgery, reproductive medicine and replacement surgeries, such as hip and knee replacement. The reasons are quite obvious and apart from getting new experiences from sightseeing, meeting new people and relaxing away from home, people get first-class services for lower rates. Thereare a number of countries which host the biggest percentage of UK patients. This happens due to the absence of geographical borders, no entry requirements and of course lower prices.

Most often British medical tourists choose Poland, Spain, Latvia, Turkey and Hungary, each of which has lots of hospitals to satisfy every need and desire. Short travel time and low cost flights make such destinations not only affordable, but pretty attractive. Each patient has an individual treatment strategy, so the costs can vary significantly,butresearch shows that a UK citizen can save from 50% to 80% if choosing medical help abroad. Impressive, isn’t it?

How to makethe right decision

1. Don’t hesitate to ask others. If you want to be sure that you are doing the right thing, pay attention to the reviews and testimonials of the people who have already been abroad for medical treatment. They can give you lots of information not only about the hospital and fees, but also about thechallenges and possible difficulties you might have.Consequently you will beprepared and the journey will be easy and safe.
2. Talk to your doctor. While reviews of other patients can be quite subjective, your doctor will give youcomplete and concise information about the procedure you need to undergo. He might also know ahospital and country which specialize in yourrequirements.
3. Dothorough research. Contact local hospitals, ask them to send you all the available data about the process, fees and specific details. For example, if you need to havereplacement surgery, a hospital should provide you with details about the surgeons, hospital facilities, recovery periods, total cost and so on.

Based on these criteria, you will be able to decide whether it is a right fit for you and therefore will get the maximum advantages!

Don’t hesitate to ask additional questions and make up a clear plan of your journey, so thateverything will go without a hitch and you will get the best results.