Annabel McMeeking, Livingston
I am 75 years old living in UK. So I needed a total knee replacement surgery. I checked with a clinic at home to go privately and was quoted £12,500. This was a huge amount of money to my husband and myself. Read more
Paul Duncan, Co Tyrone
I have had my right hip totally replaced at Orthopaedic Riga in Sep 2017. I would like to thank them for their excellent work! At the Clinic you feel a difference to a big clinical hospital, it’s a more personal experience. Read more
Matthew Murphy, co Louth Eire
A friend of mine recommended going to Latvia for a knee replacement procedure. I googled and researched it and found Orthopaedic Riga. Read more
Suada Mohamud, London
My son is 16 years old; he plays professional basketball. He had an inquiry. Our doctor at home said my son had to undergo ACL reconstruction surgery and we finally decided to go ahead. Read more
Graeme Milne, Cookham
Romiel from Orthopaedic Riga could not have been more helpful and was very professional. The hospital was only built around a year ago and was spotlessly clean. Read more
What do I get? 11 reasons to choose us!
With us at Orthopaedic Riga you will benefit from:
A private modern surgical centre
The Clinic is modelled after the best state of the art medical institutions in Europe. We offer hotel style overnight rooms equipped with a flat screen television, wifi and air conditioning to give a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. If you wish, a family member or friend may accompany you during your stay in Latvia, sharing your private room.
Highly experienced surgeons and medical team
Our surgeons and medical personnel are highly experienced. Our orthopaedic surgeons are specialised in hip and knee replacements, ACL reconstruction with seventeen to thirty years experience in general orthopaedics and ten to eighteen years experience in the specific surgeries.
Top quality equipment and implants
We have four new surgical theatres equipped with the most up-to-date surgical equipment. The implants used by our orthopaedic surgeons are of proven quality: Johnson & Johnson, Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, B-Braun.
Prompt appointment system
We are committed to do our best to adapt to your wishes in terms of arranging appointments. In general, we are ready to accept you for surgery within one to two weeks from the time our surgeon has reviewed your medical documentation and health questionnaire and a preliminary qualification for surgery has been completed.
10 year follow up
Our patient coordinator will be able to assist you by telephone or email for ten years after your hip or knee replacement surgery and for two years after your ACL reconstruction surgery, available to answer any questions relating to your surgery.
Half the price of equivalent UK surgery
With us you get the same (or an even better) service than that of a private clinic in England, for half the price.
English speaking medical personnel
Our doctors, nurses and the other medical personnel speak English fluently.
24/7 personal assistance
During your stay at the clinic you will be monitored day and night by our experienced nursing and medical team.
Convenient direct flights to Riga
There are numerous direct flights from the UK to Riga (RIX), operated by Ryanair (from London/Stansted, East Middlands, Manchester, Leeds/Bradford), Wizz Air (from London/Luton, Liverpool, Doncaster Sheffield), Air Baltic (from London/Gatwick). There are also flight connections from the UK to Riga operated by additional flight operators through their hubs in Europe.
Surgeon’s liability insurance
The clinic provides Surgeon’s liability insurance, to 30000 Euro for each orthopaedic surgeon operating at the clinic.
Further rehabiliation at the clinic
A typical schedule for hip or knee replacement surgery would be to arrive on a Monday and depart the following Monday. Our rehabilitation specialist, guided by your surgeon, will help you during the days after surgery. There is also the opportunity to stay an extra one, two or three weeks at the Clinic, for further rehabilitation, if required.
Contact us through the enquiry form, by email or telephone for more details.