The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.
Stem cell therapy for arthritis at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius, Lithuania may cost around €8,500. The procedure is performed by Dr. Giedrius Kvederas, an orthopedic surgeon with 26 years of experience and over 900 procedures performed. The JCI-accredited hospital offers comprehensive treatment packages with transparent pricing.
Stem cell therapy helps regenerate damaged joint tissue in arthritis patients. The treatment uses the patient's own stem cells to promote healing. This minimally invasive approach avoids joint replacement surgery in many cases.
Dr. Giedrius Kvederas specializes in orthopedic surgery with 26 years of clinical practice. He has performed over 900 orthopedic procedures and maintains a 4.7/5 patient satisfaction rating. His expertise includes advanced regenerative treatments for joint conditions.
Patients typically require a 2-3 week rehabilitation program after treatment. The clinic can arrange rehabilitation at partner facilities or provide guidance for home recovery. Daily physiotherapy during the hospital stay helps initiate the healing process.
The final treatment cost may be adjusted after an in-person consultation. Patients interested in this innovative arthritis treatment can contact the clinic for more details about the procedure and recovery expectations.
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| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopy | $3560.01 - $4746.68 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Stem cell therapy for arthritis | $2966.68 - $3797.34 | |
| Knee Arthroscopy | Price on request | |
| Rotator cuff repair surgery | Price on request | |
| Shoulder replacement | Price on request | |
| Ankle joint replacement | Price on request | |
| Ankle replacement | Price on request |
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Vilnius, Lithuania. Founded in 1998 by world-class surgeons Vytautas Sirvydis and Giedrius Uzdavinys, it is the only hospital in the Baltic States accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), confirming its high standards in management, equipment, and medical care.
29 medical specialties.
44 beds and 4 operating rooms.
Intensive care unit for 10 patients.
Own laboratory and rehabilitation center.
Over 500 surgical procedures per year.
Best survival rates in Lithuania.
Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve).
Plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Orthopedic surgery and joint replacement.
Cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Vascular, general, abdominal, urology, and gynecology.
Eye surgery, diagnostics, and full health check-ups.
Personal English-speaking coordinator.
In-house certified laboratory with full diagnostic capabilities.
24/7 nursing care (at least one nurse per patient).
Individual diet plans (five meals per day).
On-site rehabilitation center.
99% success rate in coronary artery bypass, despite 80% of cardiology patients being NYHA class III–IV.
Less than 2% overall complication rate post-surgery.
Endoprostheses function for 17–18 years on average; 3% post-op complications.
Over 300 surgeries annually in the general surgery department, with more than 15% being bariatric.
95% success in conservative treatment of urological infections; 8% complication rate post-surgery.
1% non-infectious complication rate in plastic surgery.
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