Ruta Plotniece

I have been working as a neurologist for 30 years and as a neurosonologist for 20 years. In my practice, I encounter a wide range of conditions, not limited to neurological ones. Neurological symptoms are often the result of other diseases or accompanying manifestations.

As I devote a significant part of my work to neurosonology, I frequently deal with stroke prevention, dizziness, and headaches, as well as assess these symptoms in relation to neurological conditions. In daily practice, I often combine consultations as both a neurologist and a neurosonologist, allowing patients to reach results more quickly. I also work with various neuropsychiatric conditions, disorders of the autonomic nervous system, and different types of pain (especially headaches).

I believe that modern medicine often lacks a holistic approach, which is why I have also studied Ayurvedic medicine and psycho-organic analysis.

Remote consultations have their advantages; however, in neurology their application is limited, as choosing the appropriate treatment strategy often requires an in-person neurological examination.

In which situations do I recommend remote consultations?

• If you have previously consulted me regarding the same issue and have completed examinations that need to be evaluated and used to determine further treatment;
• If previously prescribed medications need adjustment, are not effective, or a prescription needs to be renewed;
• If there is a known diagnosis with typical symptoms and an exacerbation has occurred, but it is difficult to access your family doctor in a timely manner;
• If neurological symptoms are present but it is not possible to visit a doctor in person immediately, and you need advice, a referral for tests, or medication (in such cases, a follow-up in-person consultation is usually required);
• If you have consulted other specialists, undergone examinations, but would like to receive a second opinion.

If during the consultation I determine that an urgent in-person visit is required, this will be clearly explained to the patient.