Introduction

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As a gastroenterologist, my main focus is the diagnosis and endoscopic treatment methods for gastric and intestinal diseases, as well as benign and malignant tumors of the digestive tract. Endoscopy is a field in which I have been active for over three decades—from the initial implementation of new methods in Estonia to modern minimally invasive techniques. In 1993–1994, I organized the first colorectal cancer screening in Estonia, which spurred the screening to become a national program today.

Specialities

  • Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases

Age range for appointments

Specialist sees patients of all ages.

Communication languages

Estonian, Russian

Education and experience

Education

  • 1976 University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine

Work experience

  • 2026–… Meliva AS, gastroenterologist
  • Estonian Republican Oncology Center — oncologist and gastroenterologist
  • North Estonia Medical Centre — Head of Endoscopy Department, gastroenterologist-senior physician

Professional training

  • Further training in Hungary, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Finland, USA, Poland, France, Austria, and Belgium

Membership in professional organizations

  • Founder of the Estonian Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (1994)
  • Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and member of its education committee