Laura Masalaite

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Laura Masalaite

Specialization: Gastroenterologist
21 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Lithuanian, Russian
Workplace: Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
Acting head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre since 2024 and associate professor at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Laura Masalaite is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at VUL Santaros Clinics and Kardiolita Clinics. She became Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre in 2024. From 2007 to 2024, she served as Senior Specialist. She has been an Associate Professor at Vilnius University since 2024.

She completed a PhD in Medicine in 2014 (2010–2014). She finished a gastroenterology residency in 2010 (2006–2010). She is a licensed gastroenterologist (MPL15909; 2010-06-30). Her advanced training includes liver transplantation in Vienna (2023–2024) and Warsaw (2010). She also trained in endoscopy and ultrasound in Wuppertal and completed UEG courses. She obtained GCP certification in 2023.

She has published in Cancers, Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, and Hepatology International. Her work covers national 5-year colorectal screening and EUS for predicting variceal recurrence. She has also studied adenoma detection rate, Zenker diverticulotomy, portal vein flow in pancreatitis, diastolic dysfunction in cirrhosis, and early outcomes after liver transplantation.

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Anonymous • Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Germany

Jan 22, 2026

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They fed us delicious food, just like at home

The staff were very attentive. They often asked my girlfriend and me how we were feeling. They were very friendly. They fed us delicious food, just like at home. They stayed in touch with us after the operation. When we first arrived in Vilnius, they met us and took us to our apartment. The next day, they took us to the clinic for the operation and then brought us back. We are very satisfied.

I had lower eyelid blepharoplasty in January 2026. The stitches were removed a week after the operation. I had no bruising. The scars are almost invisible. I used to have dark circles under my eyes, but now they are gone. It's been two weeks and the swelling has gone down. I look fresher. I am happy with the results. I am very grateful to Eva, the doctor who performed my surgery. She does her work precisely, carefully, without noticeable scars. Eva, thank you so much. I wish you success in your profession, your work, and everything else. Sincerely, Angelica.

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OLEG - • Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)

Ukraine

Nov 8, 2025

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Special thanks to the attending doctor, constantly kept me informed of everything that is happening in detail

I had a nose operation.Finally I am breathing humanely.The hospital is good.The attitude of the staff is excellent.If you do not have a car, the driver takes you.Special thanks to the attending doctor, constantly kept me informed of everything that is happening in detail.And also to all those who consulted from the beginning of the search for a good clinic and to the discharge.

Anonymous • Mini Facelift

Ireland

Nov 7, 2025

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I cannot emphasise enough how positive my experience was under Doctor Kamile Tijunele

I decided to travel to Lithuania for cosmetic surgery after much research and deliberation. I was very impressed with my video calls with Doctor Kamile Tijunele. She gave me a lot of time, asked me questions, listened and proposed a lower face deep-plane facelift with fat grafting. We discussed this over a few calls. Doctor Kamile was extremely receptive to listening to all my concerns & reassuring. I decided to put my faith in her, and it was the best decision I could have possibly made. From the get-go, Doctor Kamile was not just professional, but also patient and kind. She went out of her way to ensure I was comfortable both physically & mentally. The surgery went very well. The care I received in the clinic from her and all the team was second to none. I was very appreciative of the efficiency & high standards provided by all. I could not be happier with my results & would have no hesitation in recommending this clinic and this doctor. Doctor Kamile is a wonderful doctor & a wonderful person. She takes great pride in her work & is also a very empathetic human being. The aftercare was incredible, and I do mean that quite literally. I was driven to all my appointments & was never left waiting & wondering, everything was prompt & communication throughout was impeccable. A special mention also to Diana, the international coordinator at the clinic. She was always contactable, always helpful and kind. I cannot emphasise enough how positive my experience was under Doctor Kamile Tijunele. Quite honestly, without reservation, 5 stars! And if it were possible to give more stars, I would give them. Thank you Doctor Kamile Tijunele for your expertise, your work & your kindness. If only all doctors were like you!

Incredible efficiency. Amazing doctor. Excellent care. Very attentive staff.

Nothing. Everything was spot on.,

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Ol'ga • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)

Italy

Oct 13, 2025

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Very satisfied, I recommend

I liked everything from the beginning (meeting me at the airport) to my departure. Everything was well thought out, accessible, competent and friendly. The doctor gave me enough time, answered all my questions. The operation was successful. I spent the rest of the day and night in the clinic. The ward was perfect, the care of the medical staff was excellent. Diana the interpreter was my guardian angel. Friendly, competent, responsive to all my requests and wishes. After removing the stitches, the doctor gave all the recommendations for postoperative care. Said that on all arising questions I can contact by video link Very satisfied, I recommend. R.S. I had circular blepharoplasty with Dr Mindaugas Kazavincus.

Irina Sinitsa • Plastic Surgery Consultation

France

Oct 7, 2025

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Thank you to the doctor and the whole team for their care!

I would like to thank Meliva Kardiolita for their excellent organisation and attentive attitude. Everything went smoothly and calmly and I felt in safe hands. The result is neat and natural, exactly what I wanted. Thank you to the doctor and the whole team for their care!

Very attentive team, clear organisation, fast communication and caring attitude. The doctor explained everything in detail, took into account my wishes and the result was very natural. The nurses were very kind and supportive.

In my case - everything was to my liking, no comments.

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Education

1999–2005 – Higher university education (Medicine study field, Medicine program), Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2005–2006 – Medical Doctor, Medical Doctor Residency, Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2006–2010 – Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterology Residency, Medicine study field, Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius (Lithuania)
2010–2014 – Doctor of Medical Sciences, PhD studies in Biomedical Sciences (Medicine), Vilnius University, Vilnius (Lithuania)
Since 2024 – Associate Professor, Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Experience

2007–2024 – Senior Specialist in Organ Transplantation, VUL Santaros Clinics Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre
Since 2010 – Gastroenterologist-Endoscopist, VUL Santaros Clinics Centre for Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Dietetics, Department of Endoscopic Diagnostics and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Since 2010 – Gastroenterologist, Kardiolita Clinics
Since 2014 – Gastroenterologist (license No. MPL15909; issue date 2010-06-30), VUL Santaros Clinics Outpatient Department
Since 2015 – Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Nephrourology and Surgery
Since 2024 – Acting Head, VUL Santaros Clinics Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre

Professional Development

X-Country Workshop in Liver Transplantation, 14 Nov 2024, Vienna, Austria
X-Country Workshop in Liver Transplantation, 23–24 Nov 2023, Vienna, Austria
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Courses, 20 Feb 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania
Hepatology Academy, 2014–2016 (Berlin, Milan, Paris)
UEG Trainee Course: Dyspepsia and Bloating, 7–9 Feb 2013, Barcelona, Spain
UEG Trainee Course: Summer School, 7–10 Jun 2012, Prague, Czech Republic
2nd UEGF EBM Practice Course, 26–28 Apr 2012, Vienna, Austria
9th International TIPS Workshop, 13–14 Feb 2012, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
9th Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) Advanced Courses, 23–24 Feb 2011, Dublin, Ireland
Central Clinical Hospital Warsaw University, Department of General Surgery, Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Poland; 19–29 Apr 2010 (liver transplantation skills)
HELIOS Klinikum Wuppertal, Germany; 18–30 January (endoscopic and ultrasound skills)
2nd Course of Clinical Nutrition (European Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism & Baltic Club of Clinical Nutrition), 14–15 Apr 2009, Riga, Latvia

Scientific Activity

Dulskas A, Poškus T, Kildušienė I, Patašius A, Stulpinas R, Laurinavičius A, Mašalaitė L, Milaknytė G, Stundienė I, Vencevičienė L, Strupas K, Samalavičius N, Smailytė. National colorectal cancer screening program in Lithuania: description of the 5-year performance on population level. Cancers. 2021; 13(5):1129.
Stundiene I, Sarnelyte J, Norkute A, Aidietiene S, Liakina V, Masalaite L, Valantinas J. Liver cirrhosis and left ventricle diastolic dysfunction: Systematic review. World J Gastroenterol. 2019; 25(32):4779–4795.
Mickevičius A, Valantinas J, Stanaitis J, Jucaitis T, Mašalaitė L. Changes in the Velocity of Blood in the Portal Vein in Mild Acute Pancreatitis – A Preliminary Clinical Study. Medicina (Kaunas). 2019; 55(5).
G. Radziunas, L. Masalaite. Flexible endoscopic diverticulotomy of Zenker diverticulum: a single center experience. Lithuanian Surgery, 2018, 1–2: 126.
L. Pilvinyte, L. Masalaite, J. Stanaitis. Adenoma detection rate for screening colonoscopy: one centre experience. Lithuanian Surgery, 2017; 16(1): 50–56.
L. Stankevičiūtė, J. Šarnelytė, L. Mašalaitė. Correlation of alpha-fetoprotein concentration with the size and number of hepatocellular carcinoma lesions. Laboratory Medicine, 2016; 1(69): 29–32.
Arida Buivydienė, Viktorija Basytė, Laura Mašalaitė, Danguolė Stanislovaitytė, Jurgita Adomavičiūtė, Jonas Valantinas. The impact of hepatitis C virus infection on early post-liver transplantation complications and early graft function in a single low-volume liver transplant center. Acta Medica Lithuanica. 2015; 22(1):1–6.
Masalaite L, Stanaitis J, Valantinas J. Endoscopic ultrasound findings predict the recurrence of esophageal varices after endoscopic band ligation: a prospective cohort study. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2015; 50(11):1322–1330.
Laura Mašalaitė, Jonas Valantinas, Juozas Stanaitis. Endoscopic ultrasound predicts early recurrence of esophageal varices after endoscopic band ligation: a prospective cohort study. Lithuanian Surgery, 2014; 13(3):161–167.
Laura Masalaite, Jonas Valantinas, Juozas Stanaitis. The role of collateral veins detected by endosonography in predicting recurrence of esophageal varices after endoscopic treatment: a systematic review. Hepatology International 2014; 8(3):339–351.
L. Mašalaitė, J. Valantinas, J. Stanaitis. Recurrence of esophageal varices after endoscopic band ligation: single centre experience. Acta Medica Lituanica, 2012; 19(2):59–66.
M. Paškonis, L. Mašalaitė, A. Buivydienė et al. Orthotopic liver transplantation: the first experience and results of the Vilnius University Hospital Santariškių Clinics. Ann Transplant, 2010; 15(1):14–24.
L. Mašalaitė, T. Poškus, G. Radžiūnas, J. Valantinas. Acute pancreatitis – the most common complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Lithuanian Surgery, 2008; 6(1):41–53.

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