Meet Our Bariatric Experts
Behind every successful surgery stands a dedicated team. Meet the experienced surgeons, anaesthesiologists, coordinators, and dietitians who make your weight-loss journey safe, comfortable, and successful.
Owner and patient coordinator of Weight Loss Latvia, personally guiding every client through their medical journey in Latvia. With a background in human physiology and business management, Ilva has supported patients seeking safe and affordable bariatric care since 2010. Licensed Bariatric Success Habits Instructor and passionate advocate for long-term health, lifestyle balance, and patient well-being.
Owner & Patient Coordinator — Weight Loss Latvia
Ilva Urbanovica
Dr. Olegs Kozlovskis is a certified general and bariatric surgeon with over two decades of surgical experience. He specialises in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures and leads the surgical department at Sigulda Hospital. He performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, and complex revisional surgeries.
Certified General & Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Olegs Kozlovskis
Over 39 years of surgical experience, specialising in general and bariatric surgery. Dr. Zarinovs is one of the leading bariatric surgeons in Latvia, working daily at Riga 1st Hospital and regularly attending international qualification courses in Germany, the USA and the UK. A pioneer of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in Latvia since 1994, he has been performing bariatric procedures since 2007 and is trained in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass (OAGB) and SADI-S surgeries.
Certified General & Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Juris Zarinovs
Expert registered bariatric dietitian with nearly 30 years of experience in pre- and post-bariatric care in the NHS and private practice. Partner of Weight Loss Latvia since 2018, supporting patients with tailored dietary guidance and long-term lifestyle improvement.
Expert Certified Bariatric Dietitian
Vandhana Patel
Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology at Sigulda Hospital. Doctor with more than 30 years of experience in anaesthesiology.
Doctor Anaesthesiologist – Reanimatologist
Rita Salijuma
Experienced nurse at the Surgery Department of Sigulda Hospital, supporting patients throughout their hospital stay and recovery process.
Nurse of the Surgery Department
Lolita Soste
Experienced nurse at the Surgery Department of Sigulda Hospital, supporting patients throughout their hospital stay and recovery process.
Nurse of the Surgery Department
Grēta Laizāne
Experienced nurse at the Surgery Department of Sigulda Hospital, supporting patients throughout their hospital stay and recovery process.
Nurse of the Surgery Department