Dr. Giedrius Kvederas has _doctor_4413_years_ of orthopedic experience with 900+ procedures. The JCI-accredited hospital has an on-site rehabilitation center. Diagnostics start from $389 for an MRI of one area. Stem cell therapy for the knee runs $2,949–$3,774. The $11,552 bone deformity correction package includes surgery, anesthesia, a 3-night stay, physiotherapy, and medication.
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is the only JCI-accredited hospital in the Baltic States. This private hospital in Vilnius welcomes nearly 300,000 patients annually. Its core specialties include orthopedics, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, and bariatric surgery.
Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a JCI-accredited private clinic in Vilnius serving 60,000 patients each year. With 200 doctors and 53 medical specialties, it is one of Lithuania's largest private clinics. Its core areas are diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a JCI-accredited private clinic in Vilnius serving 60,000 patients each year. With 200 doctors and 53 medical specialties, it is one of Lithuania's largest private clinics. Its core areas are diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation.
Nordorthopaedics is a private orthopedic clinic in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 1971. It specializes in joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Five surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries a year. Lead surgeon Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius has done over 7,000 joint replacements.
Surgeon Vytautas Kimtys has done 500 ankle replacements and 1,000 ankle fusions. Nordorthopaedics is the only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Patients can choose new-generation implants like Zimmer Biomet and Hintegra. Every recovery plan includes a 10-day rehabilitation pathway. Over 80% of patients travel from the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
","text_type":"short_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Hip, knee, shoulder and ankle replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, high tibial osteotomy, knee arthroscopy, intra-articular hyaluronic acid and steroid injections, physiotherapy","good_fit_for":"Active patients under 60 postponing knee replacement with osteotomy","why_its_ranked":"Only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Robotic-assisted knee replacement available; on-site MRI and CT guide implant sizing. Lead surgeon has done 7,000+ joint replacements."},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":7033,"alias":"nordorthopaedics","name":"Nordorthopaedics","short_description":"Nordorthopaedics is a private orthopedic clinic in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 1971. It specializes in joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Five surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries a year. Lead surgeon Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius has done over 7,000 joint replacements.
Surgeon Vytautas Kimtys has done 500 ankle replacements and 1,000 ankle fusions. Nordorthopaedics is the only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Patients can choose new-generation implants like Zimmer Biomet and Hintegra. Every recovery plan includes a 10-day rehabilitation pathway. Over 80% of patients travel from the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/68beca0fbeb03","title":"Medical team at Nordorthopaedics clinic in Lithuania, doctors in surgical attire"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca417aaf7","title":"Orthopedic surgeon at Nordorthopaedics clinic operating room, Vilnius, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca4f6a396","title":"Orthopedic surgeon in operating room at Nordorthopaedics Clinic, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca5aa28ed","title":"Waiting area at Nordorthopaedics Clinic with modern chairs and artwork in Vilnius"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Lithuania","id":215,"alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},"city":{"name":"Kaunas","id":402,"alias":"kaunas"},"address":"Birželio 23-iosios g. 4, 50425 Kaunas, Lithuania"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":10,"year_foundation":2015},"accreditations":[],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":3,"total_pages":1}},"clinicsMeta":{"total_count":3,"total_pages":1},"clinicsCount":3,"clinicsCountByEntity":{"clinic_count":204},"doctors":{"doctors":[{"doctor":{"id":4413,"alias":"giedrius-kvederas","name":"Giedrius Kvederas","clinic_id":253,"photo":"doctor/62d507bca024d","first_year_working":1999,"created_at":"2022-07-18T07:11:53.874+00:00","short_description":"Dr. Giedrius Kvederas is an orthopedic surgeon at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He specializes in joint replacement and holds a PhD from Vilnius University. Dr. Kvederas completed elite surgical training at the Keggi Orthopaedic Foundation in the USA. He sits on the board of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is the only JCI-accredited hospital in the Baltic States. This private hospital in Vilnius welcomes nearly 300,000 patients annually. Its core specialties include orthopedics, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, and bariatric surgery.
Nordorthopaedics is a private orthopedic clinic in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 1971. It specializes in joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Five surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries a year. Lead surgeon Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius has done over 7,000 joint replacements.
Surgeon Vytautas Kimtys has done 500 ankle replacements and 1,000 ankle fusions. Nordorthopaedics is the only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Patients can choose new-generation implants like Zimmer Biomet and Hintegra. Every recovery plan includes a 10-day rehabilitation pathway. Over 80% of patients travel from the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/68beca0fbeb03","title":"Medical team at Nordorthopaedics clinic in Lithuania, doctors in surgical attire"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca417aaf7","title":"Orthopedic surgeon at Nordorthopaedics clinic operating room, Vilnius, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca4f6a396","title":"Orthopedic surgeon in operating room at Nordorthopaedics Clinic, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca5aa28ed","title":"Waiting area at Nordorthopaedics Clinic with modern chairs and artwork in Vilnius"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Lithuania","id":215,"alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},"city":{"name":"Kaunas","id":402,"alias":"kaunas"},"address":"Birželio 23-iosios g. 4, 50425 Kaunas, Lithuania"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":10,"year_foundation":2015},"accreditations":[]}},{"doctor":{"id":13640,"alias":"kestutis-braziulis","name":"Kestutis Braziulis","clinic_id":7033,"photo":"doctor/6a681d2b432b0","first_year_working":2004,"created_at":"2026-07-28T03:08:25.545+00:00","short_description":"A specialist at the clinic, Kestutis Braziulis is an orthopaedic traumatologist with 20+ years of experience. He performs wrist, hand, and finger surgeries and has co-authored scientific publications. His clinical background is supported by work and teaching within plastic and reconstructive surgery settings at LSMU.","specialities":[{"id":"ort.001","name":"Orthopedist","illness_kind_id":3}],"statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":7033,"alias":"nordorthopaedics","name":"Nordorthopaedics","short_description":"Nordorthopaedics is a private orthopedic clinic in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 1971. It specializes in joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Five surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries a year. Lead surgeon Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius has done over 7,000 joint replacements.
Surgeon Vytautas Kimtys has done 500 ankle replacements and 1,000 ankle fusions. Nordorthopaedics is the only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Patients can choose new-generation implants like Zimmer Biomet and Hintegra. Every recovery plan includes a 10-day rehabilitation pathway. Over 80% of patients travel from the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/68beca0fbeb03","title":"Medical team at Nordorthopaedics clinic in Lithuania, doctors in surgical attire"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca417aaf7","title":"Orthopedic surgeon at Nordorthopaedics clinic operating room, Vilnius, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca4f6a396","title":"Orthopedic surgeon in operating room at Nordorthopaedics Clinic, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca5aa28ed","title":"Waiting area at Nordorthopaedics Clinic with modern chairs and artwork in Vilnius"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Lithuania","id":215,"alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},"city":{"name":"Kaunas","id":402,"alias":"kaunas"},"address":"Birželio 23-iosios g. 4, 50425 Kaunas, Lithuania"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":10,"year_foundation":2015},"accreditations":[]}},{"doctor":{"id":13641,"alias":"titas-daraska","name":"Titas Daraska","clinic_id":7033,"photo":"doctor/6a681d3044b29","first_year_working":2012,"created_at":"2026-07-28T03:08:30.854+00:00","short_description":"A specialist at the clinic, Titas Daraska works in orthopedic traumatology with a focus on sports and domestic injuries and degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. He performs surgeries for bone fractures and complications, including shoulder and ankle arthroscopies, joint replacements, and correction of ankle and foot deformities. His clinical training includes residency at LSMU Kaunas Clinics’ Orthopedic Traumatology Clinic.","specialities":[{"id":"ort.001","name":"Orthopedist","illness_kind_id":3}],"statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":7033,"alias":"nordorthopaedics","name":"Nordorthopaedics","short_description":"Nordorthopaedics is a private orthopedic clinic in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 1971. It specializes in joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Five surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries a year. Lead surgeon Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius has done over 7,000 joint replacements.
Surgeon Vytautas Kimtys has done 500 ankle replacements and 1,000 ankle fusions. Nordorthopaedics is the only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Patients can choose new-generation implants like Zimmer Biomet and Hintegra. Every recovery plan includes a 10-day rehabilitation pathway. Over 80% of patients travel from the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/68beca0fbeb03","title":"Medical team at Nordorthopaedics clinic in Lithuania, doctors in surgical attire"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca417aaf7","title":"Orthopedic surgeon at Nordorthopaedics clinic operating room, Vilnius, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca4f6a396","title":"Orthopedic surgeon in operating room at Nordorthopaedics Clinic, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca5aa28ed","title":"Waiting area at Nordorthopaedics Clinic with modern chairs and artwork in Vilnius"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Lithuania","id":215,"alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},"city":{"name":"Kaunas","id":402,"alias":"kaunas"},"address":"Birželio 23-iosios g. 4, 50425 Kaunas, Lithuania"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":10,"year_foundation":2015},"accreditations":[]}},{"doctor":{"id":13644,"alias":"vytautas-kimtys","name":"Vytautas Kimtys","clinic_id":7033,"photo":"doctor/6a681d393e913","first_year_working":1999,"created_at":"2026-07-28T03:08:39.859+00:00","short_description":"A specialist at the clinic, Valdemar Loiba focuses on hip, shoulder, and knee joint arthroscopies and minimally invasive orthopaedics. He performs 400+ arthroscopies per year, including 100+ shoulder and 100+ hip arthroscopies, and has 20+ years of experience. His academic work includes co-authoring scientific articles and delivering international oral presentations.","specialities":[{"id":"sur.016","name":"Orthopedic surgeon ","illness_kind_id":33}],"statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":7033,"alias":"nordorthopaedics","name":"Nordorthopaedics","short_description":"Nordorthopaedics is a private orthopedic clinic in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 1971. It specializes in joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Five surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries a year. Lead surgeon Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius has done over 7,000 joint replacements.
Surgeon Vytautas Kimtys has done 500 ankle replacements and 1,000 ankle fusions. Nordorthopaedics is the only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Patients can choose new-generation implants like Zimmer Biomet and Hintegra. Every recovery plan includes a 10-day rehabilitation pathway. Over 80% of patients travel from the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/68beca0fbeb03","title":"Medical team at Nordorthopaedics clinic in Lithuania, doctors in surgical attire"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca417aaf7","title":"Orthopedic surgeon at Nordorthopaedics clinic operating room, Vilnius, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca4f6a396","title":"Orthopedic surgeon in operating room at Nordorthopaedics Clinic, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca5aa28ed","title":"Waiting area at Nordorthopaedics Clinic with modern chairs and artwork in Vilnius"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Lithuania","id":215,"alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},"city":{"name":"Kaunas","id":402,"alias":"kaunas"},"address":"Birželio 23-iosios g. 4, 50425 Kaunas, Lithuania"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":10,"year_foundation":2015},"accreditations":[]}},{"doctor":{"id":10600,"alias":"sarunas-tarasevicius","name":"Sarunas Tarasevicius","clinic_id":7033,"first_year_working":0,"created_at":"2025-09-08T09:16:55.150+00:00","short_description":"A specialist at the clinic, Sarunas Tarasevicius has performed 7,000+ joint replacement surgeries. He specializes in hip and knee joint replacement and total joint replacements, and he leads professional work as President of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. His academic record includes co-authoring 150+ scientific articles and 50+ publications in medical journals.","specialities":[{"id":"sur.016","name":"Orthopedic surgeon ","illness_kind_id":33}],"statistics":{"review_count":0,"review_score":0,"operations_performed_count":0,"awards_count":0}},"clinic":{"id":7033,"alias":"nordorthopaedics","name":"Nordorthopaedics","short_description":"Nordorthopaedics is a private orthopedic clinic in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. It was founded in 1971. It specializes in joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Five surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries a year. Lead surgeon Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius has done over 7,000 joint replacements.
Surgeon Vytautas Kimtys has done 500 ankle replacements and 1,000 ankle fusions. Nordorthopaedics is the only Smith & Nephew center of excellence in the region. Patients can choose new-generation implants like Zimmer Biomet and Hintegra. Every recovery plan includes a 10-day rehabilitation pathway. Over 80% of patients travel from the UK, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/68beca0fbeb03","title":"Medical team at Nordorthopaedics clinic in Lithuania, doctors in surgical attire"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca417aaf7","title":"Orthopedic surgeon at Nordorthopaedics clinic operating room, Vilnius, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca4f6a396","title":"Orthopedic surgeon in operating room at Nordorthopaedics Clinic, Lithuania"},{"base_url":"clinic/68beca5aa28ed","title":"Waiting area at Nordorthopaedics Clinic with modern chairs and artwork in Vilnius"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Lithuania","id":215,"alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},"city":{"name":"Kaunas","id":402,"alias":"kaunas"},"address":"Birželio 23-iosios g. 4, 50425 Kaunas, Lithuania"},"rating":{"rating":0,"google":4.9,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":0},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":0,"doctors_number":10,"year_foundation":2015},"accreditations":[]}}],"meta":{"total_count":6,"total_pages":1}},"reviews":{"reviews":[],"meta":{"total_count":0,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{},"texts":{"guide_mc":{"text":"Arrival
\nDiagnostics
\nTreatment plan development
\nTreatment
\nFollow-up
\nRehabilitation
\nEach case of Osteoarthritis is unique, and thus, the diagnostic and treatment plan should be determined by a doctor. Other diagnostic options may include CT scans, ultrasound or arthroscopy. Treatment options can include alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage therapy, or nutritional supplements.
"}}},"faq":[{"id":"69e19beb1b8c9e13190364a3","question":"What surgical options for osteoarthritis are available in Lithuania?","answer":"Lithuania offers advanced surgical interventions for osteoarthritis, including total knee and hip replacements and minimally invasive joint preservation. Facilities like Meliva Kardiolita Hospital and Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center provide JCI-accredited care. Procedures range from robotic-assisted MAKOplasty to regenerative stem cell therapies and arthroscopic cartilage restoration.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patient volume data highlights Lithuania as a high-capacity hub for complex orthopedics. Meliva Kardiolita Hospital alone serves 298,000 patients annually with over 500 doctors. This high procedural volume typically correlates with lower revision rates. For international patients, all-inclusive packages around $10,000 often cover 5 days of hospitalization. This is significantly longer than the standard 1–2 nights found in many other European and American clinics.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that traveling to Vilnius helps bypass long national health service wait times. They strongly recommend arranging virtual consultations and confirming specific implant brands before the trip.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69e19c64cb849fd9f608f313","question":"Are there advanced regenerative treatments for cartilage repair in Lithuania?","answer":"Lithuania offers advanced regenerative treatments for cartilage repair. These range from non-invasive injections like stem cell therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma to complex surgical options. Accredited facilities in cities like Vilnius and Kaunas use biological agents to stimulate natural joint tissue recovery and postpone traditional surgery.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many seek Lithuania for standard joint replacements, clinics here provide specialized orthobiologic alternatives. Facilities like the Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center handle over 48,000 cases yearly. This high volume across 53 departments ensures surgeons are proficient in both regenerative and traditional techniques. Patients can often access specialized treatments like protein injections or scaffold-based repair with much shorter wait times than in the UK or Scandinavia.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that lithium-based orthopedic care is highly cost-effective for major joint surgeries. Some emphasize researching specific regenerative outcomes, as many ultimately choose proven surgical routes over biologics.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69e19ca140557064050b9862","question":"Is mesenchymal stem cell therapy offered for osteoarthritis in Lithuania?","answer":"Mesenchymal stem cell therapy is available for osteoarthritis in Lithuania. Specialized centers in Vilnius provide these regenerative treatments. Clinics often use autologous cells from bone marrow or adipose tissue. Facilities like Meliva Kardiolita Hospital hold JCI accreditation. They integrate therapy with comprehensive orthopedic care.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While basic packages focus on the procedure, top-tier Lithuanian clinics like Kardiolita Hospital serve 298,000 patients yearly. Their high volume allows for integrated `full board` packages. These include 5-day hospital stays and full meal services. This level of inpatient support is rare for outpatient-style stem cell injections elsewhere.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that Lithuanian orthopedic surgeons often prioritize evidence-based treatments like PRP or hyaluronic acid. Those seeking stem cell therapy should verify if the clinic offers verified MSCs or adipose-derived transfers.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69e19d2b5e59088d52043642","question":"How do joint-replacement outcomes in Lithuania compare internationally?","answer":"Lithuania reports highly competitive joint-replacement outcomes. Private clinics maintain revision rates of 2% to 3% within 10 years. This performance matches or exceeds standards in the United States and United Kingdom. National knee replacement survival significantly aligns with leading Scandinavian registries.
Bookimed Expert Insight: High-volume centers like Meliva Kardiolita Hospital serve nearly 300,000 patients every year. Our data shows that top Lithuanian surgeons, like Dr. Giedrius Kvederas, often lead national orthopaedic societies. This high procedural volume at JCI-accredited hospitals usually correlates with lower complication rates. Packages here often include 5 days of hospitalization, which is longer than the 1-2 day stays common in Western Europe.
Patient Consensus: Patients value receiving European Union medical standards at approximately one-third of the cost found in Germany. While surgical outcomes are excellent, many recommend budgeting extra for private physiotherapy to support full 6-month recovery.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69e19da53e8c45d0830eeb32","question":"Can EU-insured patients obtain reimbursement for osteoarthritis surgery in Lithuania?","answer":"EU-insured patients can obtain reimbursement for osteoarthritis surgery in Lithuania under EU Directive 2011/24/EU or the S2 route. Most patients use the EU Directive route by paying upfront and claiming costs from their home national health board later.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many patients focus on public hospitals, private JCI-accredited facilities like Meliva Kardiolita Hospital handle nearly 300,000 individuals annually. Our data shows these clinics offer specialized administrative support for international reimbursement. These centers frequently provide all-inclusive packages around $10,000 including five days of hospitalization. This extended stay often simplifies the medical documentation process required by foreign insurance boards.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that getting written pre-approval before traveling is essential to avoid claim denials. Many find that while they might only get 50% to 80% coverage, the high quality of Lithuanian care makes the partial cost worthwhile.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69e19e073205ea2ae705ae93","question":"Which accredited Lithuanian clinics specialize in osteoarthritis surgery?","answer":"Lithuania hosts top accredited clinics for osteoarthritis surgery, including Meliva Kardiolita Hospital and the Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Vilnius. These facilities maintain Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. Specialized centers in Kaunas, such as Nordorthopaedics, hold ISO certifications for complex joint replacements.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patient volume data suggests a strong preference for Vilnius-based centers among Western Europeans. The Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center reports that 10% of its patients are international. Most travel from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Norway. This high volume of foreign patients typically ensures smoother logistics and English-speaking staff throughout the treatment process.
Patient Consensus: Patients note it's important to choose private clinics like Kardiolita to avoid the long waiting times found in public systems. Many suggest getting remote consultations with Lithuanian surgeons to review scans before traveling.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69e19e70c4c41c6ef7037492","question":"Who are recognized orthopaedic surgeons for osteoarthritis in Lithuania?","answer":"Lithuania is home to highly specialized orthopaedic surgeons like Dr. Giedrius Kvederas at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital. These experts focus on advanced joint replacements and minimally invasive techniques for osteoarthritis. Many lead national medical societies and practice in JCI-accredited facilities that serve thousands of international patients.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patient data suggests looking beyond just surgeon names to hospital volume. Meliva Kardiolita Hospital handles nearly 300,000 patients every year. This high volume often translates to smoother logistics for international cases. Packages there frequently include a 5-day hospital stay. This is significantly longer than the standard 1-2 nights found in many other European countries.
Patient Consensus: Patients note that private clinics offer much faster access to surgery than public options. They often recommend requesting an English-speaking specialist explicitly during the booking process.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}}],"faqInSchema":true,"relations":{"countries":[{"name":"Austria","alias":"austria","iso_code":"AT"},{"name":"Azerbaijan","alias":"azerbaijan","iso_code":"AZ"},{"name":"Brazil","alias":"brazil","iso_code":"BR"},{"name":"China","alias":"china","iso_code":"CN"},{"name":"Colombia","alias":"colombia","iso_code":"CO"},{"name":"Cyprus","alias":"cyprus","iso_code":"CY"},{"name":"Czech Republic","alias":"czech-republic","iso_code":"CZ"},{"name":"Dominican Republic","alias":"dominican-republic","iso_code":"DO"},{"name":"Egypt","alias":"egypt","iso_code":"EG"},{"name":"Germany","alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},{"name":"Greece","alias":"greece","iso_code":"GR"},{"name":"Hungary","alias":"hungary","iso_code":"HU"},{"name":"India","alias":"india","iso_code":"IN"},{"name":"Israel","alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},{"name":"Italy","alias":"italy","iso_code":"IT"},{"name":"Japan","alias":"japan","iso_code":"JP"},{"name":"Lithuania","alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},{"name":"Mexico","alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},{"name":"Poland","alias":"poland","iso_code":"PL"},{"name":"Portugal","alias":"portugal","iso_code":"PT"},{"name":"Republic of Korea","alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},{"name":"Romania","alias":"romania","iso_code":"RO"},{"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"},{"name":"Switzerland","alias":"switzerland","iso_code":"CH"},{"name":"Thailand","alias":"thailand","iso_code":"TH"},{"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"name":"Ukraine","alias":"ukraine","iso_code":"UA"},{"name":"United Arab Emirates","alias":"united-arab-emirates","iso_code":"AE"},{"name":"United States of America","alias":"united-states","iso_code":"US"}],"cities":[{"name":"Kaunas","alias":"kaunas"},{"name":"Vilnius","alias":"vilnius"}],"operations":[{"name":"Knee Arthroscopy","alias":"therapeutic-arthroscopy-of-the-knee--including-the-necessary-supplies"},{"name":"Orthopedic rehabilitation (per 1 day)","alias":"orthopedic-rehabilitation-per-1-day"},{"name":"Ankle joint replacement","alias":"ankle-joint-replacement"},{"name":"Ankle replacement","alias":"ankle-replacement"},{"name":"Knee replacement","alias":"knee-replacement"},{"name":"Reconstruction of foot joints and toes","alias":"reconstruction-of-foot-joints-and-toes"},{"name":"Arthrodesis of the ankle joint","alias":"arthrodesis-of-the-ankle-joint"},{"name":"Hip replacement","alias":"hip-replacement"},{"name":"Hallux valgus surgery","alias":"hallux-valgus-surgery"},{"name":"Hip Arthroscopy","alias":"hip-arthroscopy"},{"name":"Ankle Arthroscopy","alias":"ankle-arthroscopy"},{"name":"Total hip replacement ","alias":"total-hip-replacement"},{"name":"Robotic knee replacement surgery","alias":"robotic-knee-replacement-surgery"},{"name":"ACL reconstruction surgery","alias":"acl-reconstruction-surgery"},{"name":"Hip surgery","alias":"hip-surgery"},{"name":"Rotator cuff repair surgery","alias":"rotator-cuff-repair-surgery"},{"name":"Shoulder replacement","alias":"shoulder-replacement"},{"name":"Arthroscopic meniscectomy","alias":"arthroscopic-menisectomy"},{"name":"Bone deformity correction surgery","alias":"bone-deformity-correction-surgery"},{"name":"Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction","alias":"anterior-cruciate-ligament-reconstruction"},{"name":"Knee arthroplastic","alias":"knee-arthroplastic"},{"name":"Arthroplastic of Achilles tendons","alias":"arthroplastic-of-achilles-tendons"}],"diagnostics":[{"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department"},{"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct"},{"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood"},{"name":"Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist)","alias":"consultation-orthopedist-traumatologist"},{"name":"Arthroscopy","alias":"arthroscopy"},{"name":"Lab tests","alias":"lab-tests"},{"name":"Consultation with an orthopaedist","alias":"orthopedic-consultation"},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan"},{"name":"Chest X-Ray","alias":"chest-x-ray"},{"name":"Consultation with a recreation therapist","alias":"consultation-rehabilitologist"}],"illnesses":[{"name":"Osteoarthritis","alias":"osteoarthritis"}],"illnessKinds":[{"name":"Orthopedics","alias":"orthopedics-and-traumatology"}],"illness_kinds":[{"name":"Orthopedics","alias":"orthopedics-and-traumatology"}]},"popularSearches":[{"name":"Hip replacement","alias":"hip-replacement","type":"operation","id":671},{"name":"Knee replacement","alias":"knee-replacement","type":"operation","id":522},{"name":"Physiotherapy","alias":"physiotherapy","type":"operation","id":128},{"name":"Limb lengthening surgery","alias":"limb-lengthening-surgery","type":"operation","id":1387},{"name":"Limb prosthetics","alias":"hand-prosthetics","type":"operation","id":275},{"name":"MRI of one area","alias":"mri-one-department","type":"diagnostic","id":6},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan","type":"diagnostic","id":457},{"name":"CT (computer tomography)","alias":"ct","type":"diagnostic","id":96},{"name":"Lab tests","alias":"lab-tests","type":"diagnostic","id":306},{"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood","type":"diagnostic","id":83},{"name":"Injuries of bones and joints","alias":"injuries-to-bones-and-joints","type":"illness","id":104},{"name":"Scoliosis","alias":"scoliosis","type":"illness","id":120},{"name":"Osteoarthritis","alias":"osteoarthritis","type":"illness","id":450},{"name":"Arthrosis","alias":"arthrosis","type":"illness","id":152},{"name":"Ankylosing spondylitis","alias":"ankylosing-spondylitis","type":"illness","id":34}],"operationPrices":{"operation_prices":{"79":{"operation":{"name":"Knee Arthroscopy","alias":"therapeutic-arthroscopy-of-the-knee--including-the-necessary-supplies","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":7500,"max_amount":12500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1800,"max_amount":6900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":18,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":5000,"max_amount":5500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":3800,"max_amount":5900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":9900,"max_amount":16600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The procedure involves inspecting or repairing knee joint issues through small incisions, offering quick recovery and less scarring.
"},"522":{"operation":{"name":"Knee replacement","alias":"knee-replacement","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":52000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":3500,"max_amount":10100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":36,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":5900,"max_amount":12000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":8,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":14500,"max_amount":20500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":12700,"max_amount":14000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":4,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"LT":{"amount":9000,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true,"LT":true},"description":"The procedure replaces worn-out knee joint parts, enhances mobility, and reduces pain through surgical intervention.
"},"667":{"operation":{"name":"Stem cell therapy for knees","alias":"stem-cell-therapy-for-knees","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":7000,"max_amount":9000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":3500,"max_amount":6500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":9,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":3000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":5,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":2800,"max_amount":5200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":2800,"max_amount":5000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"LT":{"amount":2200,"max_amount":3200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":true,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":false,"LT":true},"description":"This therapy draws on self-healing potential, injecting harvested cells into knee joints to repair damaged cartilage.
"},"670":{"operation":{"name":"MAKOplasty","alias":"makoplasty","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":55000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":8000,"max_amount":13500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":10500,"max_amount":15500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":14500,"max_amount":18500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":9800,"max_amount":13500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":false},"description":"The procedure uses robotics for precise knee and hip replacements, reducing recovery time and enhancing mobility.
"},"1485":{"operation":{"name":"Osteoarthritis stem cell treatment","alias":"osteoarthritis-stem-cell-treatment","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":9000,"max_amount":9500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2500,"max_amount":5000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":4400,"max_amount":5800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":2500,"max_amount":5200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":2800,"max_amount":5200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":true,"TR":false,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":false}},"1631":{"operation":{"name":"Curcumin IV Therapy","alias":"curcumin-iv-therapy","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":1800,"max_amount":5500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":900,"max_amount":2000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":500,"max_amount":2200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":900,"max_amount":2000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":450,"max_amount":900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":false,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":false}},"1749":{"operation":{"name":"Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)","alias":"total-knee-replacement-arthroplasty","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":48000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":9300,"max_amount":13500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":4,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":7900,"max_amount":13000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":5,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":16500,"max_amount":23000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":12700,"max_amount":15500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true}},"1751":{"operation":{"name":"Genicular Artery Embolization","alias":"genicular-artery-embolization","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":7500,"max_amount":15000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":16000,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":5600,"max_amount":5800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"offer","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":4800,"max_amount":7200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":3600,"max_amount":5600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":false}},"1752":{"operation":{"name":"TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME)","alias":"transarterial-microembolization-tame","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":7500,"max_amount":12000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":3800,"max_amount":6000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":5600,"max_amount":6500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"offer","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":4800,"max_amount":7800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":4200,"max_amount":6300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":false,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":false}},"1776":{"operation":{"name":"Joint Injection","alias":"joint-injection","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":900,"max_amount":1800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":850,"max_amount":1100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":180,"max_amount":320,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":220,"max_amount":500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":170,"max_amount":380,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":false}}},"diagnostic_prices":{"354":{"diagnostic":{"name":"Consultation with an orthopaedist","alias":"orthopedic-consultation"},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":350,"max_amount":600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":80,"max_amount":210,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":11,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":40,"max_amount":110,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":140,"max_amount":350,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":250,"max_amount":420,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"LT":{"amount":60,"max_amount":90,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}}}}},"videoReviews":[{"id":"20ce7228-9507-474a-920a-52c420145925","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1031183933?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"I combined my vacation in Antalya with a check-up.","userName":"Dayana","user_name":"Dayana","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1951869155-cc5953653c6f3fdc1a482e7ff45640465899941031f7f430f49f353b618a4ace-d?mw=1000&mh=1778&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T07:58:27.635+00:00","clinicName":"Memorial Antalya Hospital","clinic":{"name":"Memorial Antalya Hospital","alias":"memorial-antalya-hospital"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/memorial-antalya-hospital/","relations":{"diagnostics":[{"name":"Female check-up","alias":"check-up-for-women"},{"name":"Hearing check-up","alias":"hearing-survey"}]}},{"id":"0d843a77-508d-4506-9950-8353b50e4086","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004433703?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"It was great! Transfers, accommodation, treatment—all included.","userName":"Igor","user_name":"Igor","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1920970384-d98a1858eee0afdea9fb4b88e2c27c1bf2fd75f293cc35249343d2d371e4bb52-d?mw=800&mh=1418&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:20:09.093+00:00","clinicName":"WestDent Clinic","clinic":{"name":"WestDent Clinic","alias":"westdent-clinic"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/westdent-clinic/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Dental Implant","alias":"dental-implant"},{"name":"Installation of a dental implant with crown","alias":"installation-of-a-dental-implant-with-crown"}]}},{"id":"267c5e6d-746b-494d-9dad-0b0bacc7e0c4","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1003598025","description":"Bookimed did everything for me. I didn't have to worry about anything.","userName":"Marina","user_name":"Marina","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1920033876-ade65ad191fc8cdbaffa3a5f5e7f52101a1d20c803cdd8fa7dedf1e5d8ecbb78-d?mw=800&mh=1418&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:03:16.951+00:00","clinicName":"Severance Hospital","clinic":{"name":"Severance Hospital","alias":"severance-hospital"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/severance-hospital/","relations":{"diagnostics":[{"name":"Female check-up","alias":"check-up-for-women"},{"name":"Check up for women over 40","alias":"check-up-for-women-over-40"}]}},{"id":"ac41621c-4ed9-4dac-b13b-c2887c544996","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004504880?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"I have fulfilled my dream. Finally, I won't cry about my hair anymore.","userName":"Oksana","user_name":"Oksana","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1921052463-9441b899d97f025bdf15ea4444c6bad76896438435507f931f9dbade65aa9fd2-d?mw=800&mh=1418&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:05:42.652+00:00","clinicName":"Dr. MED ","clinic":{"name":"Dr. MED ","alias":"doctor-med"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/doctor-med/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Hair transplant","alias":"hair-transplant"},{"name":"FUE hair transplant","alias":"fue-hair-transplant"}]}},{"id":"8ef8b334-e1a3-4147-974d-fd5996d54d0b","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1006239156?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Just 4 days in Turkey, and I'm already home with a new hair.","userName":"Roman","user_name":"Roman","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946681900-5faead53777958026fa135874e48fd674bf30c103469d0c4a733df42989f1b73-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:07:34.434+00:00","clinicName":"Hair Clinic","clinic":{"name":"Hair Clinic","alias":"hair-clinic"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/hair-clinic/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Hair transplant","alias":"hair-transplant"},{"name":"Organic hair transplantation","alias":"organic-hair-transplantation"}]}},{"id":"53074d0e-9c37-4b1f-86a1-a168d8a910a7","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004438748?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Bookimed made this medical trip a breeze.","userName":"Jamie","user_name":"Jamie","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1920976253-73e5c27c2f0cb21175de7829a9ba81f50e09c7dac0961f61876317387430849f-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:08:20.298+00:00","clinicName":"Bangkok Plastic Surgery","clinic":{"name":"Bangkok Plastic Surgery","alias":"bangkok-plastic-surgery"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/bangkok-plastic-surgery/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Sex reassignment surgery","alias":"sex-reassignment-surgery"},{"name":"Male to female (MTF) surgery","alias":"male-to-female-mtf-surgery"}]}},{"id":"c7d1c1b8-6341-4f6e-ba0a-cb27f3eee995","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1004481280?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Who knew getting your teeth fixed could be a mini vacation?","userName":"David","user_name":"David","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1923189492-b7baecdf68e7f0e3c6e354b53b54e23f3f4886e5644ca3aa7b862c88a4cf9d14-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:08:58.351+00:00","clinicName":"Evergreen Dental","clinic":{"name":"Evergreen Dental","alias":"evergreen-dental"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/evergreen-dental/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Installation of a dental implant with crown","alias":"installation-of-a-dental-implant-with-crown"},{"name":"Dental Implant","alias":"dental-implant"}]}},{"id":"0c8fcbc4-4296-4057-aa8f-74e222cdb7c5","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1026539266?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Bookimed hooked me up with a really good clinic. I saved a ton of cash.","userName":"Dmitrii","user_name":"Dmitrii","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946681311-7931e204080192bf6f0e15c5880d649b39f108250f0e2a3c68b75e38b391dabc-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:09:41.145+00:00","clinicName":"Adem and Havva Medical Center ","clinic":{"name":"Adem and Havva Medical Center ","alias":"adameve-medical-center"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/adameve-medical-center/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Beard transplant","alias":"beard-transplantation"},{"name":"Moustache transplantation","alias":"moustache-transplantation"}]}},{"id":"cbbb42a3-8ef0-4a4f-a405-1968169d4e95","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1026546360?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Premium clinic, top-notch transfer, a sweet hotel stay. And I saved 24 grand!","userName":"Skye","user_name":"Skye","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946680814-5c9b338ab87f9d49038398fab9516911ac6f420e5a0e789a3c5812611492ca2f-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-03-07T08:11:07.933+00:00","clinicName":"B.Care Medical Center","clinic":{"name":"B.Care Medical Center","alias":"bcare-medical-center"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/bcare-medical-center/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Liposuction","alias":"liposuction"},{"name":"Vaser liposuction","alias":"vaser-liposuction"}]}},{"id":"66db369b-898d-4857-8a31-2d7238123818","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1026547435?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"I feel like the happiest person in the world, thanks to Bookimed.","userName":"Anne","user_name":"Anne","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1946352301-12527dd71ce1cc426d2fd3b3915e67c33264dc31bd32876840c1d2bc23ed353e-d?mw=500&mh=886&q=70","updated_at":"2025-06-03T11:31:37.201+00:00","clinicName":"Aktif International Hospitals","clinic":{"name":"Aktif International Hospitals","alias":"aktif-international-hospitals"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/aktif-international-hospitals/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Facelift","alias":"tightening-of-facial-skin-facelift"},{"name":"Mini Facelift","alias":"mini-facelift"}]}}],"hasVideoReviewsByContext":false,"externalReviews":[{"id":"6af31636ed30d66d69001919","source":"google","clinic_id":7033},{"id":"6af31641d0ef8ce0460aac08","source":"google","clinic_id":7033},{"id":"6af3164e23d33e074607c4e9","source":"google","clinic_id":7033},{"id":"6af3165ced30d66d6900191a","source":"google","clinic_id":7033},{"id":"6af3166723d33e074607c4ea","source":"google","clinic_id":7033}],"responsibleDoctor":{"id":3065,"alias":"kayhan-turan","name":"Kayhan Turan ","photo":"doctor/612e235a45616","advisory_text":"Dr. Kayhan Turan is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic-assisted joint replacement and sports medicine. He performed Turkey's first robotic knee and hip replacements and has completed over 3,500 robotic surgeries.","advisoryText":"Dr. Kayhan Turan is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic-assisted joint replacement and sports medicine. He performed Turkey's first robotic knee and hip replacements and has completed over 3,500 robotic surgeries.","linkedin":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkayhanturan/","specialities":[{"id":"sur.016","name":"Orthopedic surgeon ","illness_kind_id":33}]},"updatedAt":"2026-11-13T19:20:51.000Z","activeCountries":["LT","TR","AT","ES","TH"],"direction":{"id":3,"name":"Orthopedics","alias":"orthopedics-and-traumatology","name_forms":{"base_form":"Orthopedics","form_4":"orthopedist","form_6":"orthopedists","form_11":"orthopedists"}},"illness_kind":{"id":3,"name":{"en":"Orthopedics"}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=litva/illness=gonartroz/"}],"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"rendersOffersList":false,"fewClinics":false,"topCountriesCount":0}