Orthopaedic Clinics Lithuania

I live in Canada and had been suffering from osteoarthritis in my left shoulder for a number of years. After trying various types of alternate solutions such as physiotherapy, visco-supplementation and cortisone injections, the conclusion was reached with the doctors involved that a full shoulder replacement surgery was the best, if not the only, solution to regain life quality moving forward. I got referred to an orthopedic surgeon, but was not getting any call back, and was unable to find out when I could possibly get that call, let alone go through the surgery. I began to search on the Web for organizations providing private medical services abroad. There are many out there, advertising services in many different countries. I reached out to several of them through their sites. Wellness Travels was the only one which, in my opinion, demonstrated a serious and human approach. Even though the clinic is located in a fairly remote country (Lithuania), this was not a deterrent since I exchanged daily for several weeks with a Lithuanian contact in Canada. All my questions and concerns were addressed throughout those exchanges. In addition, I had consultations with a very experienced Canadian based orthopedic surgeon, who performed thousands of surgeries throughout his career, and took the time to travel to the clinic, meet the surgeons and inspect the facilities thoroughly. He went to the extent of climbing up to the roof to verify the ventilation systems. With the coordinator we scheduled a date for the surgery and determined the best travel plans. When I finally got there, the clinic was exactly as what I saw on their website and what the doctor told me: immaculate and as modern as any other world class facility. From a pricing perspective, the cost was very reasonable, compared to the those advertised by the other sites. The surgery and rehab services were outstanding at every level. The surgeon even took the time to visit me every day during my stay to follow up on my progress. The physiotherapist showed up even on weekends to work with me and the other foreign patients. Surgery such as the one I got is a major undertaking, and an even more daunting one when travelling far from home away from family and friends. I took the risk to go for it, and it was worthwhile! In general, people who know me would confirm that I am a very demanding customer. So it is quite a leap for me to totally recommend without hesitation Wellness Travels to anyone in need of orthopaedic surgery.

I' a proud Canadian. Was so proud of our Healthcare system up until 6 or so years ago. I needed my Right hip replaced. I was put off by multiple useless meet n greets. Referrals and clinics decide how bad my pain is by people that are so healthy they could never understand the daily pain I live with. After my 2nd cortisone shot wore off, I was told more waiting for a surgeon and 1.5 wait for surgery. My parents and I decided to search for the evil truth. Private surgery. In Canada privates want 30k plus. I found online Nord Clinic. Emailed. Read reviews. Researched the doctors. Called and contacted prevous patients. I booked through Leva, my helpful wonderful contact. I got costs sent a few tests and xrays. Set my surgery date Dec 1 2022. Booked return flights, from Edmonton to Vilnius with a couple stops. Get Medical Assistance 100%. My wife and I were very concerned , esp after being treated in Canada like we don't matter. Well rest assured, Nord Clinic is the Gold standard to which all should be measured. We arrived, stayed a night in Airport Hotel. Picked up next morning, by English-speaking driver. Drove us to Kaunus where the clinic is. Walked into the Clinic nervous and wondered what was i thinking. Lol well, the staff at the desk were warm and friendly and fast. Within a few minutes I had given blood, been xrayed and shown my medical paperwork. I paid and was told tomorrow 8 am I will be picked up for Surgery & informed my wife she couldn't visit until day after surgery. Next morning, I was picked up by the kindest young driver. Delivered to the clinic. Minutes, yes minutes later I was in my room getting my surgery gown on. Put my things away. Visits from nurses, inserted my wrist port. Anesthesiologist came by seconds later and my Surgeon. Told me the plan and Implant and answered my questions. 15 minutes later, wheeled into the operating room, felt a coldness on my back. I awoke seemed like an hour later, clear and bright. I have had at least 10-15? surgeries in my life and never beeen so clear after. As the spinal wore off, the nurse checked my Bp and heart rate. Once my feet had complete feeling about 2 hours or so. The nurse came in and got me walking????. It was Great!! I was walking every few hours. I was well fed and pain was managed without me being stoned and groggy! No Opioids! The next day, my wife was in shock I was walking so well! I was then discharged from the clinic to Upa spa & Rehab. Getting in and out of the transport van was a bit nerve rattling. But I was fine. ( if each vehicle had the 4” foam cushions for each client, would make things way easier) Up set up a faced paced rehab. Multiple different treatments that my wife told me to be quiet and go with it. She was right! There were way more ups than downs. By the time we were leaving we were confident in my abilities to get on the planes. Even drove through a snow storm to the airport, but looked after. All I can say is, the Nord Clinic is the best! I recommend 100% without any doubts or hesitation. The language was never a barrier. Their English is solid. The only thing we wished for was better mattress at the Spa and time to upgrade to mesh network internet. But we managed just fine. The Cost was half, the value was twice that of the canadian privates! If your thinking Mexico, or the Us. Check out Lithuania first. Go to Lithuania and see the Nord Clinic. The reviews and youtube videos are for real!

I had a tummy tuck, lipo and muscle work done in this clinic in July 2018. The clinic is very professional, I was really impressed with the facilities and staff they were all so friendly which put me at ease straight away. I am so happy with the results, although I am returning for revision to remove a small bulge/fat just over the scare. My belly button looks great and the scar has healed beautifully. I would highly recommend this clinic as it's half the price of any clinic in Ireland. I had pre and post op appointments in Dublin Treated by: Dr Donatas Samsanavicius.