ビリニュス（リトアニア）での治療

Dr. Jamil Hayek is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He specializes in advanced aesthetic procedures such as breast augmentation, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, tummy tucks, and VASER liposuction. Dr. Hayek founded New Image Clinic in 2017. He performs hundreds of successful surgeries each year.

Dr. Hayek is an international speaker and has contributed to the American book "The Evolution of Liposuction into Liposculpture." He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the VASER Association, and the Allergan Medical Institute board. These roles show his dedication to excellence and innovation in plastic surgery.

Education

1993 - 1999 y. MD, Vilnius University
1999 - 2004 y. Orthopaedic surgeon, Vilnius University
2015 y. PhD, Vilnius University

Professional experience

2004 - 2004 y. III Orthopaedics Traumatology department of Republic Vilnius University Hospital, Orthopaedic surgeon
2004 - 2008 y. Traumatology Emergency department of Republic Vilnius University Hospital, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2004 y. Northway Medicine Centers, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2005 y. Orthopaedics department of Republic Vilnius University Hospital, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2005 y. Kardiolita clinic, Orthopaedic surgeon
From 2016 y. Orthopaedics department of Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Klinikos, Orthopaedic surgeon

Membership

2005 y. Member of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Tramatology
2005 y. Member of the Scientific Society of Orthopaedics and Tramatology of Vilnius Region
2012 y. Board member of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Tramatology
2010 y. Member of the Lithuanian Joint Replacement Society
2014 y. Board member of the Lithuanian Joint Replacement Society
2015 y. Member of the Lithuanian Foot and Ankle Society

Training Courses

2002 y. Academic exchange program in Joint Replacements and Orthopaedic Surgery established by the Keggi Orthopaedic Foundation, Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
2005 y. Rigshospitalet of the Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
2005 y. Salzburg Weill Cornell seminars „Bone and Joint Surgery“, Salzburg, Austria
2008 y. Oxford® Partial Knee Advanced Instructional Course, Oxford, UK
2012 y. Difficult Primary and Revision. Knee education. Solzalpe, Austria
2013 y. Biomet 4th Swiss Oxford Instructional Course, Lucerne, Switzerland
2015 y. TKA Primary and Revision. Instructional Courses. Solzalpe, Austria
2015 y. Department of Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Münster University Hospital, Germany
2015 y. Vitos Orthopedic Clinic, Kassel, Germany
2015 y. Lector in Primary & Revision Knee Courses, Vilnius, Lithuania
2015 y. Primary & Revision Hip Courses, Vilnius, Lithuania
2015 y. NexGen Revision Knee Arthroplasty, Paris, France
2016 y. Interactions Meeting "The Challenge of Revision Hip Arthroplasty”, Hamburg, Germany

Publications

An author and coauthor of numerous published scientific articles and presentations

Dr. Dovydas Gutmanas is an experienced Otolaryngologist who specializes in rhinoplasty. He has been practicing medicine since 2005. Dr. Gutmanas has performed more than 3,200 treatments. He has strong skills in nasal and ENT surgeries.

Dr. Gutmanas has completed advanced training in endonasal, laser, and rhinoplasty procedures in Austria, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. He has published articles and given professional presentations in the field of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a highly experienced Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience and qualifications from the Kaunas Medical University. He is trained in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands and performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He specializes in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and other procedures, treating conditions such as Morbid Obesity and Being overweight. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).

Prof. habil. dr. Audrius Aidietis is a leading cardiologist. He specializes in electrophysiology and cardiovascular surgery. He introduced modern treatments for cardiac arrhythmias in Lithuania. He also pioneered minimally invasive heart surgeries and performed several first-in-country procedures.

Dr. Aidietis has written over 150 national and international publications. He is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and other major professional organizations. He has received several awards, including the Honored Doctor of Lithuania and the Officer's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.

Dr. Mindaugas Kazanavicius is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in breast augmentation, laser lipolysis, facelifts, botox, and burn treatment. Dr. Kazanavicius has performed more than 5,000 procedures. He is known for correcting previous surgical errors and achieving natural results, especially in breast surgeries.

Dr. Kazanavicius is a member of the Lithuanian Wound Management Association (LWMA) and the European Wound Management Association (EWMA). He has completed advanced courses in trauma and life support. He regularly presents at international and national conferences, showing his commitment to ongoing professional development.

Doctor Ieva Kastytė is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery . In 2016 graduated from Vilnius University, Medicine Faculty and acquired professional qualification of medicine doctor.

Specialization fields: injections, breast surgeries, body contouring surgeries (tummy tuck, liposuction, arm, thigh lift, and etc.

Doctor Ieva Kastytė speaks fluent Lithuanian, English and Russian languages.

Education

2010 - 2016 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, medical doctor
2016 y.  Internship in Antakalnis hospital & Rokiškis hospital
2016 – 2021 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency

Professional experience

2016 - 2021 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Vilnius University Hospital
2017 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at RVUL
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2016 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at “Baltijos – Amerikos terapijos ir chirurgijos klinika”, gydytoja - asistentė
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at Medical diagnostic and treatment center
Since 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at NordClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VitkusClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InMedica Clinic
2021 – 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at “Grožio akademija” Clinic
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at Perfectus Clinic Perfectus
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InnMed Clinic

Scientific activity

• Internship in France, Nice
• Internship in Monaco
• Internship in United Kingdom, London
• International and Lithuanian plastic and reconstructive surgery conferences
• 2021 y. Aesthetic Cadaver Workshop „CROMA IS MORE“ at the Institut Universitaire de la Face at du Cou (IUFC) in Nice
• 2022 y. Face and Body Surgery Congress in London

Dr. Kamilė Tijūnėlė is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She earned her MD magna cum laude from Vilnius University. Dr. Tijūnėlė completed her residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine. She currently practices at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

Dr. Tijūnėlė has broad international clinical experience. She completed a 7-month observership at Clinique Del Mar in France and received training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. Her main areas of expertise are facial surgery, body contouring, and regenerative techniques.

She is active in research and has co-authored presentations at AMWC Monaco. Dr. Tijūnėlė has also published in the journal Medicina. She has received several awards and regularly attends international congresses and advanced anatomy courses.

Information about the doctor

Education

1999 - 2005 Kaunas Medical University, Faculty of Medicine

2005 - 2006 Kaunas Medical University, Faculty of Medicine, medical internship

2006 - 2011 Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, neurosurgery residency

Professional experience

2005 - 2006 VšĮ Klaipėda Hospital, Admission Department, physician assistant

2005 - 2006 VšĮ Klaipėda Hospital, Department of Vascular Surgery, physician assistant

2005 - 2006 V. Budanov's private GMP, physician assistant

2007 - 2008 VšĮ Molėtai hospital, medical doctor

2008 - 2011 VšĮ Republican Vilnius University Hospital, medical doctor

Since 2011 VšĮ Republican Vilnius University Hospital, neurosurgeon

Since 2014 VšĮ VUL Santariškių Clinics, neurosurgeon

Since 2013 Vilnius "Kardiolitos Klinikos", neurosurgeon

Courses

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) courses:

Brain Injury and Functional Neurosurgery, Czech Republic 2009

Spinal and Peripheral Neurosurgery, Italy 2010

Neuroangiosurgery, Estonia 2011

Neuro-oncology, Hungary 2012

In 2012, he passed the EANS neurosurgery exam

Dr. Diana Maldžiūtė is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the Lithuanian Medical Association. She practices at Šiauliai Republican Hospital since 2023. She will also practice at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius from 2025. She previously worked at Vilnius City Clinical Hospital, Molėtai Hospital, Nordclinic, and the National Cancer Institute.

Her training includes facelift surgery in Coventry in 2025 and nerve surgery in Utrecht in 2025. She trained in aesthetic facial surgery and rhinoplasty in Dundee and at King’s College London with Dr. Yücel in 2024. She completed oncology and brachial plexus practice in India in 2024. She studied peripheral nerve and hand dissection in Copenhagen in 2023. She trained in flap raising in Bochum and Tampere in 2022–2023. She completed microsurgery at the Pius Branzeu Center in 2021. She also trained in ultrasound and ENMG, aesthetic surgery, and breast surgery in Lithuania in 2024–2025.

Cardiologist, Arrhythmologist

Abdominal Surgeon, Proctologist

Endocrinologist

Education

2004 - 2010 Kaunas University of Medicine, Master’s degree, professional qualification of medical doctor
2011 Kaunas Hospital, therapeutic internship
2011 - 2015 Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas Clinic, dermatovenereology residency

Professional experience

2011 - 2012 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eurostars SkinMonitor project “Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Based on ICT Tools”,  junior researcher
2013 - 2015 Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Clinic of Skin and Venerial Diseases, educational activities, assistant
2015 Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, doctor’s assistant
2015 - present Kaunas Dainava Clinic, dermatovenerologist
2015 - 2016 Biofirst Clinic, dermatovenerologist
2016 present Kardiolita Hospital, dermatovenerologist

Professional training

Internships in Hamburg (Germany), Istanbul (Turkey) and Trieste (Italy)

Dr. Marius Kulikauskas is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He earned his MD from the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine (2012–2020). He completed a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas Clinics (2020–2025).

He took part in clinical training and observerships in the United States, France, and Estonia. He also completed advanced body contouring training with an international expert at The Body Contouring Academy.

Dr. Kulikauskas has authored and co-authored articles in international medical journals. His aesthetic surgery practice focuses on personalized plans and natural-looking results.

Dr. Gabrielė Latakaitė-Čiuladė is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She has over ten years of experience. Her main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction, body contouring, eyelid and facial procedures, and corrective surgeries after weight loss. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė completed her residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Vilnius University in 2018. She also holds an MD from Vilnius University.

She works at several leading clinics in Vilnius, including Vitkus Clinic, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, and Santaros Clinics. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė is a member of the Baltic Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. She has presented at many international conferences, focusing on complications in reconstructive surgery and breast reconstruction. She has also co-authored scientific publications on facial reanimation. Dr. Latakaitė-Čiuladė speaks Lithuanian and English.

Dr. Simonas Kaupas is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has broad clinical experience and completed residencies in both orthopedics and plastic surgery at Vilnius University. Dr. Kaupas has also completed international fellowships in hand and reconstructive surgery in Sweden, Nepal, and the Czech Republic. He has attended advanced training courses throughout Europe.

Dr. Kaupas specializes in aesthetic surgery, maxillofacial and breast reconstruction, facial nerve paralysis treatment, and complex hand and wrist surgery. He is an active member of Lithuanian and international plastic surgery congresses and often presents his work. Dr. Kaupas has worked at leading Lithuanian medical centers, including Meliva/Kardiolitos Clinics, Nordclinic, and Santaros Clinics.

Dr. Vilius Kontenis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist. He trained at Vilnius University and earned his MD in 2014. He completed his gastroenterology residency in 2018. Since then, he has worked at Mažeikiai Hospital as a gastroenterologist and endoscopist. He also practices at Kardiolita Clinics in Vilnius as a gastroenterologist.

His work includes a systematic review and meta-analysis on inflammatory bowel disease. He has studied liver fibrosis, comparing FibroScan with routine tests. He has also published on dysphagia in older adults, pediatric diarrhea, and food allergy. He has presented on chylous ascites and catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. He edited issue No. 1 of Gastroenterologija. He attended the 35th GEEW in 2017. He is a member of the Lithuanian Gastroenterology Association and the World Gastroenterology Organisation.

Dr. Laura Masalaite is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at VUL Santaros Clinics and Kardiolita Clinics. She became Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre in 2024. From 2007 to 2024, she served as Senior Specialist. She has been an Associate Professor at Vilnius University since 2024.

She completed a PhD in Medicine in 2014 (2010–2014). She finished a gastroenterology residency in 2010 (2006–2010). She is a licensed gastroenterologist (MPL15909; 2010-06-30). Her advanced training includes liver transplantation in Vienna (2023–2024) and Warsaw (2010). She also trained in endoscopy and ultrasound in Wuppertal and completed UEG courses. She obtained GCP certification in 2023.

She has published in Cancers, Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, and Hepatology International. Her work covers national 5-year colorectal screening and EUS for predicting variceal recurrence. She has also studied adenoma detection rate, Zenker diverticulotomy, portal vein flow in pancreatitis, diastolic dysfunction in cirrhosis, and early outcomes after liver transplantation.