Dermatologist in Latvia
where to get treatment, how to verify certification, what this doctor does
- Certification check: State register of medical practitioners (opens in a new window)
- Professional body: Latvian Association of Dermatovenereologists (opens in a new window)
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A dermatologist-venereologist examines rashes, itching, spots, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, changed moles, and sexually transmitted infections. Prepare a clear photo in daylight, and the doctor will look at it during the consultation.
The consultation happens over video, so it works the same in Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, Jūrmala, Ventspils and Rēzekne.
No verified doctor in this specialty yet
We check every certificate by hand, so the list grows step by step. Choose another specialty or start with a family doctor.
Other dermatologist-venereologists in Latvia
These doctors have not confirmed their profile yet, so they cannot be booked for now.
- Žanna Al Suleimane
- Anastasija Aļeksejeva
- Evija Andersone
- Anda Apine
- Oksana Artemjeva
- Laila Atslēdziņa
Known dermatologists in Latvia
- Agnese Veilande
- Aleksandra Kissina
- Aleksandra Panteļejeva
- Aleksejs Princevs
- Aleksejs Zavorins
- Alise Matuzala
- Andra Dērveniece
- Anete Erta
- Angelina Konovalova
- Anna Bērziņa
- Armands Baltušs
- Arta Ieva Svolaka
This list is partial, though dermatology is one of the most widely represented specialties in our current doctor list.
When to call 113 instead of booking
- A rapidly spreading rash with swelling of the face, lips or tongue and difficulty breathing.
- A rash with fever and severe general illness, especially if skin starts peeling or blisters appear on mucous membranes.
- Small skin bleeds that do not fade under pressure, together with fever.
- Rapidly spreading redness, swelling and pain in the skin together with fever.
- Burn-like skin damage after starting a new medicine.
- A lesion that bleeds heavily and will not stop.
- Extensive blistering or skin peeling over a large area.
- Fainting or marked weakness alongside any of the above.
What a dermatologist treats
A dermatologist is the specialist for problems of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes, and for suspected sexually transmitted infection. In Latvia the full specialty title is dermatologist and venereologist.
- Rashes, itching, redness and scaling
- Changes in moles and skin lesions, including suspected skin cancer
- Fungal disease of the skin, nails and hair
- Acne, psoriasis and chronic inflammatory skin disease
- Hair loss and nail damage
- Sexually transmitted infections
Skin changes can reflect not only local skin disease but also allergies, hormonal disorders, metabolic changes, autoimmune disease, infection or disease of the internal organs. See a dermatologist if you notice any change in existing moles, meaning they grow, change colour or develop irregular edges, or if new moles or skin lesions appear that change, itch, bleed or fail to heal.
Areas of practice
Dermatovenereology in Latvia has no separate sub-specialties, but the areas of work differ in practice.
- General dermatologyWhat it covers: Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseaseWhen you'd go: Rashes, eczema, psoriasis, acne
- Dermato-oncologyWhat it covers: Assessment of moles and skin lesionsWhen you'd go: Changing moles, suspected skin cancer
- VenereologyWhat it covers: Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infectionWhen you'd go: Discharge, ulcers, genital rashes
- Aesthetic dermatologyWhat it covers: Correcting skin condition, proceduresWhen you'd go: Skin ageing, scars, vascular lesions
- Paediatric dermatologyWhat it covers: Skin disease in childrenWhen you'd go: Atopic dermatitis, rashes in a child
Aesthetic dermatology has its own association in Latvia, and some dermatologists work across both areas.
Glossary
- Dermatoscopy
- a painless imaging method that shows the structure of a lesion and detects skin cancer early.
- Skin biopsy
- removing a small piece of skin for laboratory examination.
- Histology
- laboratory examination of the tissue sample that confirms the diagnosis.
- Cryodestruction
- removing a lesion with cold.
- Electrocoagulation
- removing a lesion with electrical current.
- CO2 laser destruction
- removing a lesion with a laser.
- Phototherapy
- treatment with light at a specific wavelength, used in psoriasis and other conditions.
- Microscopy and culture
- skin, nail and hair tests for diagnosing fungal disease.
How someone becomes a dermatologist in Latvia
- Six years of medical study and a doctor's degree, at Rīga Stradiņš University (opens in a new window) or the University of Latvia.
- Residency in dermatovenereology. The Ministry of Health's residency planning document lists the training length for this specialty as 3 years, delivered by both RSU and the University of Latvia. Programme page: RSU residency programme (opens in a new window).
- The programme's stated aim is to prepare the doctor for certification in dermatovenereology in line with the specialty regulations.
- 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 Health Inspectorate - register of medical practitioners (registri.vi.gov.lv) (opens in a new window).
- 2Enter the surname or practitioner identifier in the search box.
- 3Confirm the listed specialty reads "Dermatologs, venerologs".
- 4Check the certificate validity date. A permit or an adaptation period is not a certificate.
- 5If aesthetic procedures are offered, remember these may also be performed by other specialists, so check what certificate the individual doctor holds.
Where this specialist practises, by city
Rīga
- Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (opens in a new window)
offering consultations, diagnosis and procedures for skin and sexually transmitted disease, plus microscopy and cultures for fungal disease of skin, nails and hair.
- Veselības centru apvienība (opens in a new window)
offering both state-funded consultations on referral and private ones, with adult and paediatric dermatologists.
- Veselības centrs 4 (opens in a new window)
- Adoria (opens in a new window)
A. Čaka iela 70-3.
- Rīgas 1. slimnīca (opens in a new window)
Regions
Veselības centrs 4 lists dermatology consultations on regional outreach visits as separate price lines, meaning some services are delivered outside Rīga. Check the current outreach schedule before travelling.
Choosing between doctors
- State-funded or private. Some providers offer state-funded consultations on referral; at others the dermatologist works privately only.
- Dermatoscopy. If mole checking is the goal, ask whether whole-body dermatoscopy is offered and on what equipment.
- Procedures on site. Cryodestruction, electrocoagulation, CO2 laser and biopsy are not available everywhere.
- Children. Not every dermatologist sees children, so check when booking.
- Second opinion. Patients may freely choose the doctor and institution. With a valid referral, a state-funded consultation can be taken at any provider delivering that service from state funds.
What a visit looks like
- Come without make-up and with unvarnished nails if the complaint involves the face or nails.
- Bring a list of current and previous medicines and skincare products, since some rashes are linked to them.
- If you have photographs showing how the rash or lesion looked earlier, bring them.
- At the visit the doctor assesses the skin, hair, nails or mucous membranes, and takes a history of symptoms, previous treatment, lifestyle factors and medication use.
- As needed the doctor performs dermatoscopy, takes swabs or scrapings, or orders a biopsy with histology.
Cost
In the public system, with a referral, a specialist visit costs 4.00 EUR. Private prices vary between providers, and procedures and tests are charged separately.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Dermatovenereology, first consultation | 50.00 EUR (Adoria (opens in a new window), price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Dermatovenereology, repeat consultation | 40.00 EUR (Adoria, price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Dermatoscopy, one lesion | 10.00 EUR (Adoria, price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Whole-body dermatoscopy | 45.00 EUR (Adoria, price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Cryodestruction, one lesion | from 15.00 EUR (Adoria, price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Taking a skin biopsy | 35.00 EUR (Adoria, price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Skin histology | 45.00 EUR (Adoria, price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Dermatology, first consultation on regional outreach | 55.00 EUR (Veselības centrs 4 (opens in a new window), price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Optical dermatoscopy on regional outreach | 15.00 EUR (Veselības centrs 4, price list checked 8 August 2026) |
| Patient co-payment for a specialist visit | 4.00 EUR (National Health Service of Latvia (opens in a new window), price list checked 8 August 2026) |
Professional associations and oversight
Several organisations represent the field:
- Latvijas Dermatovenerologu asociācija, registration number 40008099872, registered address Pērses iela 14-3, Rīga, LV-1011, contact Andris Rubins, Latvian Association of Dermatovenereologists (ldva.lv) (opens in a new window).
- Latvijas Dermatovenerologu biedrība, registration number 40008043154, registered address Ģertrūdes iela 32, Rīga, LV-1011, contact Māra Rone-Kupfere.
- Latvijas Estētiskās Dermatoloģijas asociācija, registration number 40008316290, registered address Pērses iela 14-2, Rīga, LV-1011, contact Dina Mihailova, Website ledamed.lv (opens in a new window).
The field has both an "asociācija" and a "biedrība" with near-identical names, so when checking a doctor's membership, read the exact name.
Certificates are issued by the Certification Council of the Latvian Medical Association (opens in a new window), 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 (opens in a new window).
FAQ
Do I need a referral to see a dermatologist?
A family doctor or specialist referral is needed for a state-funded consultation. No referral is needed for a private paid visit.
What does a visit cost?
With a referral in the public system, 4.00 EUR. A private first consultation costs roughly 50.00 to 60.00 EUR, with dermatoscopy charged separately.
What does a mole check cost?
Dermatoscopy of a single lesion costs around 10.00 EUR, and whole-body dermatoscopy around 45.00 EUR.
How do I confirm a doctor is certified?
Enter the surname in the practitioners register (opens in a new window) and check that "Dermatologs, venerologs" is listed and the certificate is valid.
How often is certification renewed?
Every 5 years, on 250 continuing education points.
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Last reviewed: 8 August 2026
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