Andrejs Ščegoļevs

The doctor has extensive clinical experience in both pediatric and adult rheumatology (practicing pediatric rheumatology since 1990, adult rheumatology since 1998). In his practice, he applies an individualized approach to every patient, thoroughly evaluating symptoms, root causes, and complaint characteristics to establish an accurate diagnosis and select the optimal treatment strategy. He is a member of the Latvian Association of Rheumatologists and the Latvian Association of Pediatric Rheumatologists, regularly enhances his knowledge at international conferences, and delivers lectures to physicians of other specialties.

The rheumatologist / pediatric rheumatologist provides consultations on:

• Painful and/or swollen joints
• Chronic back pain without a clear traumatic origin
• Inflammatory conditions affecting muscles, tendons, and ligaments
• Autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions in adults and children

Preparing for your visit: To ensure the consultation is as productive as possible, it is recommended to arrange the following baseline investigations through your family physician beforehand:

• Blood tests: Complete blood count (CBC), ESR, CRP, Rheumatoid Factor (RF).
• Imaging: X-rays and ultrasound (USG) of the painful joints, if accessible.