Neiroķirurgs Rihards Ļuļēns
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.