Dr.
Rihards Lulens
Neurosurgeon | Vertebrologist
Provides consultations as a neurosurgeon–vertebrologist; performs diagnostics and treatment of neurological and neurosurgical diseases. For each patient, the most appropriate therapy is selected individually — pharmacological treatment, conservative treatment, physiotherapy, physical therapy, or surgical treatment — in cases of:
- oncological diseases of the central nervous system (brain tumors, primary and secondary spinal tumors);
- central nervous system injuries;
- intervertebral disc herniation;
- back pain (including therapeutic blocks when necessary);
- chronic back pain;
- tingling and pain in the arms and legs;
- cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders (hydrocephalus);
- Chiari malformations;
- peripheral neuropathies;
- cerebrovascular pathologies of the brain;
- disorders of consciousness;
- epilepsy;
- headaches;
- dizziness and balance disorders;
- movement disorders (essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, etc.);
- infections of the nervous system;
- diseases of the peripheral nervous system;
- muscle diseases;
- diseases of the autonomic nervous system.
Performs medication-based nerve blocks.
Work Experience
- Since 2019 — Neurosurgeon, SIA “Veselības centrs 4”
- 2016–2019 — Resident physician in neurosurgery, SIA “Veselības centrs 4”
- Since 2014 — On-call surgeon, Jelgava City Hospital
- 2012–2014 — Emergency medicine physician, Emergency Medical Service (NMPD), ZRC Jelgava BAC
- 2012–2013 — Physician, Department of Neurology, Clinic of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Riga East Clinical University Hospital
Education
- 2013–2019 — Residency in Neurosurgery, Faculty of Postgraduate Education, University of Latvia; certified neurosurgeon
- 2012–2013 — Residency in Neurology, Faculty of Continuing Education, Rīga Stradiņš University; certified neurologist
- 2006–2012 — Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University; Medical Doctor degree
Member of the Latvian Association of Neurosurgeons.
Accepts patients from 18 years of age.
Provides services covered by insurance companies as well as paid services.