Jānis Opincāns

Surgeon· LV, RU, EN
Jānis Opincāns
Focus
  • General and laparoscopic surgery, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for abdominal, inguinal, and hiatal hernias

  • Surgical management of benign and malignant conditions of the stomach, gallbladder, and colon

  • Assessment of skin and subcutaneous lesions, as well as ingrown nail problems, and determination of the appropriate treatment approach

  • Surgical conditions cannot be fully assessed remotely when an in-person evaluation is required to clarify the diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment approach

About the doctor

A certified surgeon with extensive clinical experience in general and emergency surgery at RAKUS "Gaiļezers" and Jūrmala Hospital. He completed advanced surgical training at Munich Clinic Bogenhausen in Germany and is an active member of both the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) and the Latvian Association of Surgeons. 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. Consultations are available in Latvian, Russian, English, and German.

The surgeon provides consultations on:

  • Indications for laparoscopic (TAPP) and open surgical repair of abdominal, inguinal, and hiatal hernias
  • Gastrointestinal tract diseases (stomach, gallbladder, colorectal) and preoperative planning
  • Medical options for benign and malignant skin or soft tissue lesions and ingrown nails
  • Preoperative diagnostic referrals, lab test reviews, and post-operative recovery guidance

Experience

Education and work experience.

  • 2016 – present
    Vispārējās un neatliekamās ķirurģijas klīnika, Ķirurgs
    RAKUS "Gaiļezers"
  • 2016 – present
    Ķirurgs
    Jūrmalas Slimnīca
  • 2020 – 2020
    Stažieris
    München Klinik Bogenhausen, Vācija
  • Latvijas Ķirurgu asociācijas biedrs
  • ESCP biedrs
  • Residency
    Latvijas Universitāte · Ķirurģija
  • Residency
    Latvijas Universitāte · Ārstniecība, ārsts
  • Other studies
    Sertifikāts Ķirurga pamatspecialitātē

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