Allergologist in Latviawhere to get treatment, how to verify certification, what this doctor does
- Certification check: State register of medical practitioners
- Certificates are issued by the Certification Council of the Latvian Medical Association
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An allergist looks at sneezing, a runny nose, hives, skin reactions, and reactions to food or animals. The doctor helps you work out what's causing the reaction and what to take during the season.
The consultation happens over video, so it works the same in Riga, Daugavpils, Liepaja, Jelgava, Jurmala, Ventspils and Rezekne.
No verified doctor in this area yet
We check every certificate by hand, so the list grows step by step. Choose another area or start with a family doctor.
Other Allergist doctors in Latvia
These doctors have not confirmed their profile yet, so they cannot be booked for now.
- Adīne Kaņepa
- Lāsma Lapiņa
- Ita Pakalna
- Signe Puriņa
- Svetlana Rezņikova
- Marija Selicka
Known allergologists in Latvia
No names are listed for this specialty yet
We are adding them gradually. Doctors you can book are shown at the top of this page.
When to call 113 instead of booking
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat with difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- A rash over the whole body together with breathlessness, dizziness or weakness.
- Fainting or rapid deterioration after an insect sting, a medicine or a food.
- An asthma attack that does not settle after the inhaler.
- Inability to finish a sentence without a breath.
- Palpitations and cold sweat together with rash and vomiting.
- A second reaction within hours of an anaphylaxis episode that has already passed.
- Blue lips or marked drowsiness alongside an allergic reaction.
If you have been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector, use it immediately and call 113 afterwards.
What an allergologist treats
An allergologist identifies the cause of an allergy and selects treatment. Patients often arrive after being assessed by another specialist first: an ENT doctor, dermatologist, pulmonologist, gastroenterologist, immunologist or family doctor who suspected allergy behind the problem.
- Allergic rhinitis and eye inflammation
- Asthma and airway symptoms
- Skin allergy and atopic dermatitis
- Food allergy and food intolerance
- Drug allergy
- Reactions to insect stings and prevention of anaphylaxis
It is worth seeing an allergologist if you often have sneezing, a runny or blocked nose without signs of a cold, if your eyes or skin itch regularly and rashes appear, if food intolerance or itching after meals is suspected, if asthma is suspected, or if you have ever had a severe reaction after an insect sting or a medicine.
What tests an allergologist runs
| Test | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Skin prick tests | Sensitivity to specific allergens |
| Atopy patch tests | Delayed-type reactions, more often with skin symptoms |
| Specific IgE in serum | Allergic sensitivity from a blood test |
| Spirometry with bronchodilation | Whether airway narrowing is reversible |
| Methacholine test | Non-specific bronchial reactivity |
| Exercise bronchoconstriction test | Airway response to physical exertion |
| Intranasal and conjunctival provocation test | Response to an allergen applied directly to the mucosa |
| Exhaled nitric oxide | The degree of airway inflammation |
Treatment uses medication and immunotherapy, also called hyposensitisation, which Rīgas 1. slimnīca describes as the only method that changes the body's response to an allergen in the long term.
Glossary
- Allergen
- a substance that triggers an allergic reaction, such as pollen, house dust mites or a specific food.
- Skin prick test
- a test applying an allergen to the skin and reading the reaction.
- Specific IgE
- antibodies in the blood indicating sensitivity to a particular allergen.
- Anaphylaxis
- a rapid, life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate action.
- Adrenaline auto-injector
- a device allowing the patient to give themselves adrenaline in anaphylaxis.
- Immunotherapy (hyposensitisation)
- long-term treatment that gradually reduces sensitivity to an allergen.
- Spirometry
- lung function measurement used in diagnosing asthma.
- Provocation test
- controlled administration of an allergen under medical supervision to confirm or rule out allergy.
How someone becomes an allergologist in Latvia
- Six years of medical study and a doctor's degree, at RSU or the University of Latvia.
- Residency in allergology. The programme covers adult and paediatric allergology, immunology, dermatology, otorhinolaryngology and pulmonology, with practice in relevant clinics and outpatient settings, duty shifts, and research and teaching work. Programme page: RSU residency programme.
- The RSU residency programme description requires attendance at at least 80 per cent of theory sessions, completion of a research project, and passing the state examination, which also assesses that research.
- The certificate is valid for 5 years. Recertification requires 250 continuing education points, at least 60 per cent tied to the base specialty, plus a 48.38 EUR fee.
- Entry in the practitioners register must be renewed every 5 years.
How to verify this doctor's certificate
- 1Open registri.vi.gov.lv/rap.
- 2Enter the surname or practitioner identifier in the search box.
- 3Confirm the listed specialty reads "Alergologs", or "Bērnu alergologs" if the patient is a child. Some doctors also hold internal medicine or pulmonology.
- 4Check the certificate validity date. A permit or an adaptation period is not a certificate.
- 5If anything is unclear, see the register explanation page.
Where this specialist practises, by city
Rīga
- Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital
diagnosing and treating allergic disease in adults and children.
- Alergocentrs
an allergy centre that states more than 50 years of experience in the field.
- Veselības centrs 4
with a broad range of specific tests.
- Premium Medical
- Rīgas 1. slimnīca
which also provides immunotherapy.
Outside Rīga access to an allergologist is limited. In the regions the initial assessment is usually done by the family doctor, who issues a referral where needed.
Choosing between doctors
- State-funded or private. Alergocentrs states that with a referral to a provider contracted with the National Health Service the patient co-payment is 4.00 EUR, and that without one the service is private.
- Tests on site. If skin tests, spirometry or provocation testing is likely, check whether the provider runs them at the same visit.
- Immunotherapy. Hyposensitisation is long-term treatment, so the provider's location and availability matter.
- Children. Paediatric allergology is a separate specialty, and not every adult allergologist sees children.
- Second opinion. Patients may freely choose the doctor and institution.
What a visit looks like
- The visit starts with a conversation: the doctor takes the history, symptoms, lifestyle and possible triggers.
- If skin tests are planned, antihistamines must be stopped beforehand. The provider states the exact interval, and without that break the results can be wrong.
- If spirometry is planned, the provider also sets how long before the visit inhalers should be avoided.
- A diary of when symptoms appear, how long they last and what makes them worse is useful.
- After testing the doctor sets a treatment plan, which may include medication, avoidance measures and immunotherapy.
Cost
In the public system, with a referral, a specialist visit costs 4.00 EUR. Private prices vary, and skin tests are charged per test.
- Allergology, scheduled consultation, 40 minPrice EUR: 118.20Provider: Premium Medical
- Allergology consultation with spirometry, 40 minPrice EUR: 138.50Provider: Premium Medical
- Allergology, repeat consultation, 30 minPrice EUR: 105.30Provider: Premium Medical
- Skin tests, price per testPrice EUR: from 5.40Provider: Premium Medical
- Patient co-payment with a referralPrice EUR: 4.00Provider: Alergocentrs, NVD
Professional association and oversight
The specialty body is the association "Latvijas Alergologu asociācija" (Latvian Association of Allergologists), registration number 40008098985, registered address Firsa Sadovņikova iela 20, Rīga, LV-1003.
Paediatric allergology is represented by the association "Latvijas Bērnu alergologu un pneimonologu biedrība", registration number 40008061291, address Vienības gatve 45, Children's Clinical University Hospital, ward 18, Rīga, LV-1004.
Certificates are issued by the Certification Council of the Latvian Medical Association, founded in 1988. The sector regulator is the Health Inspectorate.
Patient rights and complaints
If you have doubts about the quality of care, raise them first with the institution's management, which must operate a complaints and suggestions system. If that does not resolve it, a written submission goes to the Health Inspectorate no later than two years after the alleged infringement, and is reviewed within 30 days, extendable to four months in complex cases. The procedure is set out on the Health Inspectorate site.
FAQ
Do I need a referral to see an allergologist?
Yes for a state-funded consultation. No referral is needed for a private paid visit.
What does a visit cost?
With a referral, 4.00 EUR. A private scheduled consultation at a specialist clinic costs around 118.00 EUR, with skin tests charged separately.
Do I have to stop medication before testing?
Yes. Antihistamines must be stopped before skin tests, and inhalers avoided for a set period before spirometry. The provider gives the exact intervals.
Can allergy be cured?
Immunotherapy, or hyposensitisation, is the only method that changes the body's response to an allergen in the long term. Other treatment reduces symptoms.
How often is certification renewed?
Every 5 years, on 250 continuing education points.
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