Healthcare services for patients
In this brochure you will find a short overview of the East Tallinn Central Hospital – about clinics and therapies, and you can also get information about specialist consultations, investigations and operations.
Dear patient
Dr. Ralf Allikvee East-Tallinn Central Hospital, Head of Board
The quality of Estonian medicine is based on a strong foundation – the University of Tartu, where doctors have gained their expertise for over 370 years. This is also the reason why Estonian medicine has risen high among the European countries in many important categories. In this success story, East-Tallinn Central Hospital has also played an upstanding role. Our traditions go back as far as 1785 and today we are one of the central medical establishments in Tallinn, offering services based on the newest discoveries in science and technical innovation. Many of our doctors are acknowledged in the entire NorthernEurope and it is not considered to be too much to take a longer trip in order to meet them. East-Tallinn Central Hospital has over 2400 employees and 630 hospital beds. Here are just a few statistical numbers – in 2014 we had 557 506 doctor’s appointments, we performed 25 903 surgeries, delivered 3798 births and made 45 cornea transplant surgeries. High European standards are apparent in all our clinics: Diagnostic Clinic, Surgery Clinic, Long-Term Nursing Clinic, Women’s Clinic, Eye Clinic, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation. Regarding our price-quality ratio, we dare to count our services to be among the best in the region. First and foremost, we are a hospital that cares about people. Our principal values are honesty, empathy, teamwork and openness, all of which guarantee a sense of security – one of the main expectations people have in regard to hospitals. In our actions we value professionalism, we go along with convincing innovations. Our everyday purpose is to have our employees take pride in their hospital and the quality of treatment there. Why couldn’t it be a possibility for you as well? Welcome! 3
In 2016
451 701
doctor’s appointments
100 863
nurse’s and midwife’s appointments
15 247
inpatient surgeries
10 229
surgical procedures in day care units
4286 births
1348
pregnancies through artificial insemination
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cornea transplant surgeries
2356
employees
567
hospital beds
East-Tallinn Central Hospital Diagnostic Clinic
Surgery Clinic
Nursing Clinic
Women’s Clinic
Eye Clinic
Clinic of Internal Medicine
The vision of our hospital We aspire to be a hospital offering leading-edge health services in Tallinn, the first choice for patients, partners and employees. Mission We are a people-centered innovative hospital, offering the best treatment for every patient and we have a positive influence on the health of Estonian citizens. Our actions help to increase the social security in our society. Our mission is supported by: • the professionalism of our employees, • the modern evidence-based health service, • long-lived traditions and collaboration network, • openness and the courage to initiate changes. Principal values • we place the needs of our patients first; • honesty, empathy and collaboration guarantee a sense of security, which is what people and the society expect from a hospital; • we wish that our employees could be proud of their hospital.
Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation
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Diagnostic Clinic
Modern Diagnostic Clinic – your support for medical decisions! East-Tallinn Central Hospital Diagnostic Clinic supports the decisions necessary for your health with fast and competent diagnostic information when you fall ill or require illness prevention. At our Central Laboratory we use methodology and equipment compliant with modern laboratory medicine. Since 2007, our Central Laboratory is accredited with international ISO 15189 standard certificate. A distinctive feature of the Central Laboratory is the wide range of tests available for autoimmune disease analysis. In addition to our own hospital, we perform analysis for family and private doctors, and for patients who wish to order some laboratory tests themselves. At the Center of Radiology we do tests from urogram to heart MRI and perform soft tissue and bone puncture and biopsy under the surveillance of diagnostic imaging. We help everyone from our own hospital neonates to family doctor’s patients with getting an accurate diagnosis. Our youthful and cooperative doctors and technicians are well-trained in using the possibilities that modern equipment offers. Our Department of Angiography offers the diagnostics and treatment for cardiac, extremeties and brain vascular diseases. Peripheral heart and brain angioplasty and vascular stentig are performed through the femoral, radial or crural artery. We were the first in Estonia to perform surgeries for closing foramen
ovale through vascular system. We were also the first ones in the Baltic States to perform renal artery denervation procedure in patients with resistant hypertension. At the Center of Nuclear Medicine we use radioactive isotopes for diagnostics and treatment. Accurate diagnostics is possible due to modern integrated high technology equipment: singlephoton emission computed tomography (SPECT/CT) and positron emission tomography – computed tomography (PET/CT). Our treatments include radioiodine therapy for thyroid diseases and peptide-receptor radiotherapy for neuroendocrine tumors. Services of the Center are being used both by Estonian and foreign medical establishments. Using microscope to examine punctures or surgical materials the Center of Pathology assesses cellular and tissue related changes and uses various methods to diagnose tumors and other diseases. The Center of Pathology also performs autopsies for other medical establishments where there are nonexistent or limited resources. The keywords for East-Tallinn Central Hospital Diagnostic Clinic are: modern, professional and cooperative.
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We are a clinic equipped with modern equipment and professional and diligent personnel. Thanks to high workload and continuous training our personnel has a lot of experience. Diagnostic Clinic is in partnership with several other medical establishments in Estonia. We evolve jointly with our customers. Dr. Toomas Kariis Head of the Clinic
Diagnostic Clinic employs as of 1 January 2017
2016 in numbers
care takers
other personnel
doctors
31
9
59
234
374 049
135
10
1 876 595
nurses
plus pharmacists, chemists, biologists, technicians and engineers
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radiological scans
84085
pathological examinations
laboratory tests
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Services of the Diagnostics Clinic
Radiological investigations in the Nuclear Medicine Centre
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PET/CT investigation in mobile unit
This is a diagnostic investigation where it is possible to find the original focus of malignant disease, determine the extent of the spread of a disease and assess treatment response with positron emission tomography/ computer tomography (PET/CT). The investigation is also indicated in case of suspicion of tumour recurrence.
Radioiodine treatment procedure for thyroid cancer
Radioiodine therapy is used for follow-up treatment of patients with thyroid cancer after complete surgical removal of the thyroid gland. After the administration of a radioiodine capsule the patient has to stay for 4-5 days in the isolated treatment ward in the Nuclear Medicine Centre.
Radioiodine therapy for thyrotoxicosis
Radioiodine treatment of hyperthyroidism is performed as outpatient treatment. The patient will be issued an information leaflet with radiation safety requirements.
Thyroid scintigraphy with iodine uptake test
The investigations will be used for combined assessment of hyperthyroidism and for the planning of radioiodine therapy if required. When performing an iodine uptake test it should be taken into account that this is a two-day test – on the first day the patient swallows a test capsule of radioiodine; on the second day the (after 24 hours) the level of iodine absorption in thyroid tissue is measured.
Planning of nuclear medicine investigation or treatment procedure
The service includes the analysis of the indications of the investigation or treatment procedure, calculation of radiation risk, choice of methodology (issuing discharge summary in foreign language).
Static skeletal scintigraphy or whole body scintigraphy with iodine
The investigation is performed for assessment of the spread of malignant disease to the bones or the assessment of the efficacy of the radioiodine treatment.
Scintigraphy of pheochromocytoma or adrenergic tissue or medullary thyroid cancer
The investigation is performed to discover the named tumours, to assess their spread and in case of suspicion of tumour recurrences.
Scintigraphy of somatostatin receptors
The investigation is performed to discover neuroendocrine tumours (including carcinoid), to assess their spread and in case of suspicion of recurrences.
Isotope therapy of neuroendocrine tumour (1 treatment procedure)
This is a peptide receptor-radiotherapy of neuroendocrine tumours. The patient will be hospitalised to the treatment ward of the Nuclear Medicine Centre for one day for the preparation and performance of the treatment procedure.
The Diagnostics Clinic offers all provided services for a fee. Some services have a special fee. Most of the services are provided on the basis of the price list of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund. Taking into account the complexity of the investigations and their possible risk factors the diagnostic investigations as a rule are performed by the prescription of a healthcare worker on the basis of a referral.
* Packages of laboratory investigations (without a referral) The investigation helps to understand the causes of the problem and to find the right treatment in case of anaemia.
Diagnostics of thyroid diseases
The symptoms of thyroid disease may be tremor, nervousness and increased sweating or constant tiredness and increase of body weight.
Diagnostics of pulmonary infections
Tiredness and mild cough that has lasted for long time may indicate chronic pulmonary infection.
Diagnostics of liver diseases
Yellowness of eyes and pale stools may indicate liver disease. The investigation is suitable also when you wish to check your analyses in case of known liver disease. In such case you should know your previous investigation results. The markers of viral hepatitis may be ordered as additional investigations if there is a reason to suspect B or C hepatitis.
Diagnostics of renal diseases
Frequent and painful urination, back pain and swelling around eyes may indicate renal and urinary tract diseases. We recommend checking renal function regularly if you have diabetes or hypertension.
Diagnostics of Lyme disease
Circular red skin rash, fever, headache, joint and muscle pain may indicate Lyme disease. The analysis should advisably be prescribed 4-6 weeks after the tick-bite.
Diagnostics of inflammation
Allows for the presence of inflammation to be determined if you are worried about it.
Diagnostics and monitoring of diabetes
Such disease signs as plentiful drinking and frequent urination may indicate diabetes. Occurrence of diabetes in family is also a risk factor.
Assessment of risk of cardiovascular diseases
These investigations help to discover the disorders of cholesterol metabolism that have a damaging effect on blood vessels. If you have breathlessness and palpitations with unknown cause already during light physical exertion, a heart failure marker investigation could be prescribed additionally.
* The analyses included in the packages help to identify more important diseases and enable a quicker response during disease diagnostics. The patients can also order individual analyses. If you have questions you can come to the lab doctor’s consultation.
Services of the Diagnostics Clinic
Diagnostics of anaemia
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Surgery Clinic
Surgery Clinic – we offer help for all surgical diseases The most important trend at our Surgery Clinic is to create competence in narrow and complicated areas of surgery. Operating halls are equipped with upto-date technology, they are safe, sterile and offer modern IT solutions, which all help to achieve the best possible treatment. Our Clinic has been in the lead of endocrine surgeries for many years in Estonia. In recent years our partners have given special recognition to our spine and vascular surgery units. Our Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care is meant for treating patients who are severely ill. Throughout the year, the doctors and nurses in this department perform approximately 16 000 anesthesia and treat 300-400 patients in intensive care, most of them need a respirator. The whole team works nonstop to guarantee the safety of anesthesia and to nurse severely ill patients back to life. Our anesthetists run a Pain Management Center and give advice to all clinical departments on pain treatment. Ear-Nose-Throat (Otolaryngology) Center offers diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation services. In the Surgical Department we cure ear-nose-throat disorders through surgical methods and perform hearing implant surgeries. There are also Hearing and Vocal Disorders treatment subunits at the Center’s Outpatient Clinic.
Our Department of Urology is one of the oldest and largest in Estonia, specializing among other areas in treating malignant tumors and urinary stone disease and in urodynamic investigations. Center of General and Oncological Surgery specializes in the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal tract, skin and soft tissues, breast, abdominal wall, cardiovascular system and malignant tumor and in bariatric surgery. Surgery has been an important treatment method throughout the long history of the East-Tallinn Central Hospital. Today’s Surgery Clinic was established in January 1995 combining departments with a surgical section. Thanks to our long-time experience and patients’ reliability towards us we have a substantial workload. East-Tallinn Central Hospital’s Orthopedic Department encompasses all of the traumatologist-orthopedic area. Our orthopedists and orthopedic nurses are waiting for you for a consultation visit. At inpatient unit we perform large-scale treatment procedures and surgeries. In addition to specific surgeries we are active in rehabilitation and give prosthesis consultations.
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I can boldly attest to our Clinic’s safety, it is a place where you will find modern medical assistance for surgical diseases. We are doing our best while taking care of your health, so you would always want to return to us if any surgical treatment is needed. Dr. Andrus Arak Head of the Clinic
Surgery Clinic employs as of 1 January 2017 other personnel
18 care takers
147
2016 in numbers
doctors
108
139 905
537
264
7538 6042
nurses
20
doctor’s appointments
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surgeries 2635
day-care surgeries
inpatients
Consultations of specialists Audiometry nurse’s consultation
Audiometry nurse performs routine investigations of hearing and rehabilitation of hearing impairment.
Voice therapist’s consultation
Voice specialist advises professional and amateur singers in case of voice disorders, explains the need for voice hygiene and consults about the use of voice techniques. The voice specialist will also consult nonsingers if needed.
Surgeon’s consultation Urologist's consultation
Procedures Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a procedure correcting small subcutaneous or intracutaneous varicose veins, during which a sclerosing substance is injected into the blood vessel with a fine needle.
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Operations Laparoscopic gallbladder operation
The operation comprises the removal of diseased gallbladder (in case of cholelithiasis with stones). The advantages of the laparoscopic operation are smaller wounds and shorter recovery period.
Laparoscopic operation of umbilical, inguinal or femoral hernia Laparoscopic operation of other abdominal wall hernia
Services of the Surgery Clinic
Operation of umbilical, inguinal or femoral hernia
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Operation of other abdominal wall hernia
Hernias are one of the most frequent surgical pathologies. The disease is a protrusion of peritoneum through abdominal wall. The only treatment method is surgical. During the operation the opening of the hernia is closed with sutures or a mesh made of artificial material. This is also called “tension-free� hernioplasty.
Bariatric operations
Bariatric operations are effective in the treatment of obesity when different weight reduction methods have not yielded any results. Bariatric surgery is indicated starting from body mass index (BMI) 40 or in case of concurrent diseases (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea) starting from BMI of 35. Most bariatric operations are performed laparoscopically.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue correcting operations
This operation is indicated after extensive weight loss after which loose skin and fat folds develop in different body regions (arms, back, abdomen, thighs, breasts). The correcting operation due to aesthetical and also medical indications (intertrigo) consists of the removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue. This is often needed after bariatric surgery.
Operations Varicectomy without saphenectomy
For the correction of superficial venous system reflux disease it is possible to remove the dilated (diseased) varices with the vein main stem or without. The required operation method depends on specific pathology.
Varicectomy with saphenectomy Arthroscopic operation (meniscus, resection, free body)
The operation is indicated for the diagnosis and treatment of intra-articular problems.
Arthroscopic operation (except meniscus, resection, free body)
During arthroscopy the orthopaedist makes small skin incisions in the operated region and inserts an optical instrument with 2-5 mm diameter into the joint that allows seeing into the joint.
Reconstruction of joint ligaments with arthroscopic or miniarthrotomy method The operation is usually performed with an injection into the back. The patient stays at the hospital for one day, a bladder catheter is placed after the surgery that will be removed on the next day before going home.
Dorsal incision (incision of prepuce)
The operation is performed under general or spinal anaesthesia.
TUR resection of prostate
Spinal anaesthesia (injection into the back) is used during the surgery when the anaesthetic is injected with a needle into the cerebrospinal fluid in the lumbar region. The patient stays in the hospital for 3-5 days.
Removal of tonsils
Removal of inflammatory or enlarged tonsils is performed in general or local anaesthesia.
Removal of adenoids
The adenoid removal operation usually takes place in day surgery in general narcosis.
Septoplasty
This is a plastic surgery of nasal septum.
Services of the Surgery Clinic
Urethropexy (correction of urinary incontinence)
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Nursing Clinic
Nursing Clinic – helping the patients to cope At East-Tallinn Central Hospital’s Nursing Clinic we help to improve the patient’s ability to cope after a severe illness or injury. Clinic’s caring personnel is committed to patient's well-being. In order to make our patients feel better, we offer them various nursing care options. Doctors and nurses provide you with competent medical care in all of the Nursing Clinic departments; we also offer activity therapy to pass the time. The hospital rooms in our Clinic are furnished according to special requirements and are suitable for nursing. In our LongTerm Nursing Center we offer geriatric assessment, home-nursing and social worker services and also hospice service which is designed for people that are moribund. In critical situations the patient or their relatives are in need of spiritual support – that is given by our „soulkeepers”.
Nursing bed-day
Nursing consists of 24-hour doctor’s care, the service of nurses and care takers and smaller treatments.
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Suffering a severe illness or trauma can leave injuries and full recovery is not always possible. Nursing Clinic offers nursing care which stabilizes patient’s condition, alleviates complaints and helps to cope with everyday life. Eve Karmo Head of the Clinic
Nursing Clinic employs as of 1 January 2017
2016 in numbers
6526
nurses
doctors
other personnel
52 6 7
12 797
133
68
home-nursing appointments
130 care takers
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doctor’s appointments
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hospital beds
Women’s Clinic
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Women’s Clinic – modern and trustworthy Our Women’s Clinic offers you reliable and professional help when taking care of your health and while becoming a mother. You will find with us the most modern medical technology available and can get help from competent and experienced doctors, nurses and midwives with gynecological examinations, disease prevention, childbirth or infertility treatment. Women in all ages are welcome here.
We are the only hospital in Estonia honored with UNISEF Baby-Friendly Hospital title. The quality of our clinical work is on the same level as it is in Finland – a country that is at the head of maternity care in Europe.
We have the oldest maternity hospital in Estonia. In 2014 we celebrated its 210th anniversary. Many of our patients are bound in a long-time tradition and generation continuity – the people who come to give birth today are already the third generation as their mothers and grandmothers gave birth here as well. In addition to being the oldest, we are also the largest clinic to offer obstetrics – one quarter of all children in Estonia are born here.
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East-Tallinn Central Hospital Women’s Clinic offers you trustworthy and professional help in taking care of your health and in becoming a mother. Women in all ages are welcome here. Dr. Lee Tammemäe Head of the Clinic
Women’s Clinic employs as of 1 January 2017
2016 in numbers
other personnel
10 care takers
63
52
doctors
277 3171
152
4382 midwives and nurses
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gynecologist appointments
81 016
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procedures in day-surgery units
childbirths
1348
transplanted embryos
Consultations of specialists
Services of Women’s Clinic
Gynaecologist’s consultation Women of all age groups are welcome to the gynaecologist’s consultation.
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Midwife’s consultation
The first visit to midwife on week 7-9 of pregnancy, recommendably before week 12 of pregnancy.
Infertility treatment specialist’s consultation
Thorough investigation of infertility during gynaecologist’s consultation to determine the cause of infertility problems and to find a suitable treatment method. You can come to the consultation without a referral.
Andrologist's consultation
Thorough investigation of infertility during andrologist’s consultation to determine the cause of infertility and to find a suitable treatment method. You can come to the consultation with family doctor’s or specialist’s referral.
Counselling about infertility treatment
The midwife explains the essence of different infertility treatment methods, gives recommendations for coping before and after infertility treatment procedures. You can come to the consultation without a referral.
Midwife’s consultation for women requiring infertility treatment
The midwife introduces the required analyses to the woman starting infertility treatment, takes gynaecological samples and issues referrals for blood tests. The gynaecologist performing the infertility treatment refers to the consultation.
Investigations Ultrasound investigation on the request of pregnant woman with a 3D device with saving the image on DVD
Ultrasound investigation is performed by your request without medical indication. The best time for the investigation is between weeks 24-32 of pregnancy as there is sufficient amount of amniotic fluid in the uterine cavity and the child isn’t located in the pelvis any more. At the end of the investigation you will get a DVD with the recording.
Colposcopy
Inspection of uterine cervix with a special microscope.
Ultrasound investigation
Vaginal ultrasound for investigation of pelvic organs.
Infertility treatment
Complex price of in vitro fertilisation (1* and 2*)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the most effective infertility treatment method.
1* Puncture of ovaries
Collection of mature ova from the ovaries and in vitro fertilisation.
2* Transplantation, freezing and storing of embryo, 60 days (from the day of freezing)
Growing and insertion into the uterus of embryos developed from fertilised ova. The unused embryos are frozen if the patient wishes. Starting from the 61st day (from the day of freezing) the service is for fee. Freezing means the storage of embryos at very low temperatures for further use.
Transplantation of frozen embryo(s)
Thawing, assessment of development potential and introduction into the uterus of embryos unused during the previous treatment cycle and stored at very low temperatures.
Growing embryos to blastocyst stage
The embryo develops into blastocyst stage (i.e. about 5-6 days) before introduction into the uterus.
The use of donor spermatozoa for in vitro fertilisation
In case of severe sperm pathology it is possible to use donor spermatozoa. There is a wide selection of sperm donors in our centre.
Freezing and storing of gametes in liquid nitrogen for up to 6 months
To maintain fertility it is possible to freeze spermatozoa and ova. The possibility of bearing a child is maintained for months and years. Freezing means storing ova or spermatozoa at very low temperatures for further use.
Storing frozen embryos and gametes (starting from the third month)
To maintain fertility it is possible to freeze embryos, spermatozoa and ova. Frozen gametes and embryos can be stored for up to 7 years.
** The price applies for those not insured by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund and the patients who booked a time for paid consultation. *** Complex service includes operation, anaesthesia, postoperative treatment and bed-days in an ordinary ward.
Services of Women’s Clinic
Services of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for women with the insurance of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund and up to 40 years old
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Services of Women’s Clinic
Services of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for women without the insurance of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund and over 41 years old
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Complex price of in vitro fertilisation (1* and 2*)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the most effective infertility treatment method.
1* Puncture of ovaries
Collection of mature ova from the ovaries and in vitro fertilisation.
2* Transplantation, freezing and storing of embryo, 2 months (from the day of freezing)
Growing and insertion into the uterus of embryos developed from fertilised ova. The unused embryos are frozen if the patient wishes. Freezing means storing embryos at very low temperatures for further use.
Transplantation of frozen embryo(s)
Thawing, assessment of development potential and introduction into the uterus of embryos unused during the previous treatment cycle and stored at very low temperatures.
Growing embryos to blastocyst stage
The embryo develops into blastocyst stage (i.e. about 5-6 days) before introduction into the uterus.
The use of donor spermatozoa for in vitro fertilisation
In case of severe sperm pathology it is possible to use donor spermatozoa. There is a wide selection of sperm donors in our centre.
Freezing and storing of gametes in liquid nitrogen for up to 6 months
To maintain fertility it is possible to freeze spermatozoa and ova. The possibility of bearing a child is maintained for months and years. Freezing means storing ova or spermatozoa at very low temperatures for further use.
Freezing and storing of gametes in liquid nitrogen for more than 6 months
To maintain fertility it is possible to freeze spermatozoa and ova. The possibility of bearing a child is maintained for months and years. Freezing means storing ova or spermatozoa at very low temperatures for further use. Frozen gametes can be stored for up to 7 years.
Freezing and storing of embryos for 60 days
The unused embryos are frozen if the patient wishes. Freezing means storing embryos at very low temperatures for further use.
** The price applies for those not insured by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund and the patients who booked a time for paid consultation. *** Complex service includes operation, anaesthesia, postoperative treatment and bed-days in an ordinary ward.
Storing frozen embryos and gametes (starting from the third month)
To maintain fertility it is possible to freeze embryos, spermatozoa and ova. Frozen embryos and gametes can be stored for up to 7 years.
Insemination (IUI)
Artificial insemination or IUI (intrauterine insemination) – intrauterine insemination is used for the treatment of infertility with unclear cause and in cases where there are mild abnormalities of semen.
The use of donor spermatozoa
In case of severe sperm pathology it is possible to use donor spermatozoa. There is a wide selection of sperm donors in our centre.
Obtaining spermatozoa surgically TESA, MESA
The method is used when there are no spermatozoa in the ejaculate. In case of total absence of spermatozoa obtaining them straight from the testicles (TESA) or epididymis (MESA). If required a piece of tissue is taken that can contain spermatozoa.
Spermogram **
Investigation of sperm (spermogram) evaluates the general characteristics of seminal fluid, shape, number and mobility of spermatozoa, additional tests are performed if required.
Advanced spermogram **
** The price applies for those not insured by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund and the patients who booked a time for paid consultation. *** Complex service includes operation, anaesthesia, postoperative treatment and bed-days in an ordinary ward.
Services of Women’s Clinic
Other infertility treatment options (price for patients insured by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund and uninsured).
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Services of Women’s Clinic
Childbirth
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Childbirth
If the pregnancy has been without problems you have the option to give birth in our Natural Birth Centre. Here you can feel safe as there is a team of doctors always ready even in the most complex situations.
Individual gynaecologist at childbirth
You can choose an acceptable gynaecologist to participate in your child’s birth.
Individual midwife at childbirth
You can choose an acceptable midwife to participate in your child’s birth.
Individual paediatrician at childbirth
You can choose an acceptable midwife to participate in your child’s birth.
Family ward
There is a double bed, child’s bed, commode, diaper changing table, toilet, shower, TV, refrigerator, WiFi and hairdryer for you and your family. The ward price includes meals 3 times a day.
Mother and child ward
There is a single bed, child’s bed, commode, diaper changing table, shower, TV and refrigerator for you and your family.
Gynaecological operations and procedures *** Hysteroscopy Hysteroscopic surgery
Laparoscopic operation of uterus Laparoscopic operations of fallopian tubes and ovaries Laparoscopic check of organs of minor pelvis or laparoscopic sterilisation Vaginal plastic surgery Removal of uterus with open surgery
Removal of benign tumours from external sexual organs, from vagina, including surgery of Bartholi’s glands Conisation of the uterine cervix
** The price applies for those not insured by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund and the patients who booked a time for paid consultation. *** Complex service includes operation, anaesthesia, postoperative treatment and bed-days in an ordinary ward.
Services of Women’s Clinic
Curettage of uterine cavity
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Eye Clinic
Eye Clinic – one of the best in the Baltic States You can count on our internationally accredited Eye Clinic. The Eye Clinic has one of the best technical equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities in whole of the Baltic States. Ida-Tallinna Keskhaigla silmaosakonna rahvusvaheliselt tunnustatud silmaarstid ravivad silmahaiguseid ning -traumasid igas vanuses patsientidel. The internationally acknowledged oculists at the Eye Clinic of East-Tallinn Central Hospital, treat eye diseases and traumas of patients in every age. In 2011, the European Society of Ophthalmology recognized the Eye Clinic of East-Tallinn Central Hospital as an internationally accredited ophthalmology Center. As of now, we are licensed to offer tutoring, and are able to train ophthalmologists from European and other countries.
We perform the more complex eye surgeries in our Eye Department’s operational rooms. Our renowned eye oncologists also have patients coming in from foreign countries. In ocular oncology we use surgery and combine laser and radiation therapy. Over the years, the Eye Clinic of East-Tallinn Central Hospital has become a major Eye Cancer Treatment Center in the Baltic States. New techniques and equipment enables us to offer treatment that helps to spare eyes and eyesight even with diseases that have so far been deemed incurable.
We perform various tests, treatments and smaller eye surgeries in our Eye Outpatient’s Clinic.
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The Eye Clinic of East-Tallinn Central Hospital is the largest and only medical establishment in Estonia, where you will find comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for all eye diseases and conditions. Dr. Artur Klett Head of the Clinic
As of 1 January 2017 Eye Clinic employs
2016 in numbers
other personnel
care takers
20
4
103 668
doctors
36 116
1458
56 nurses
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doctor’s appointments
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inpatients
6899
day-care eye surgeries
Consultations of specialists Ophthalmologist's consultation
Ophthalmologists welcome you to the consultation if you have specific problems.
Optometrist's consultation
Optometrist checks the visual function, prescribes glasses if required.
Investigations Investigations of glaucoma and retinal pathology
Investigation of optical nerve and retina with laser ophthalmoscope.
Procedures Minor surgery on eyelids
Removal of chalazion, benign neoplasms.
Laser treatment
Laser treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases.
Intraocular injections Intraocular injections with Avastin
Introduction of medicine into the eye into vitreous space.
Intravitreal injection of Lucentis
Introduction of medicine into the eye into vitreous space.
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Services of eye clinic
Operations
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Cataract operation
Cataract operation is the removal of eye lens and replacement with artificial lens through a 2.0 mm wound.
Cataract operation with multifocal intraocular lens
Cataract operation with high-tech artificial lens that allows sharp vision of near and far objects.
Plastic surgery of eyelids
This is a plastic surgery of eyelids.
Strabismus surgery
It is possible to correct eye position with an operation. In some cases it is possible to recover the cooperation of the eyes (for example to eliminate diplopia).
Retinal surgery
Surgical treatment of retinal diseases.
Clinic of Internal Medicine
Clinic of Internal Medicine – reliable healthcare At our Clinic of Internal Medicine you can get help in the following internal disease areas: cardiology, endocrinology, neurology pulmonology, gastroenterology, rheumatology and oncology. In addition to the aforementioned, we also have specialists offering services in allergology, skin diseases, psychiatry and occupational health care. Many of our units are among the best in Northern Estonia, some the only specialized units in Estonia. We offer outpatient appointments as well as inpatient treatment. Quick and comfortable day care treatments ensure that patients don't have to stay in the hospital overnight. We have established day care opportunity in all of our units and the range of our services is constantly expanding. We offer Complete Health Checkups for persons who value their time and health, you will get an overview of your current condition and a treatment plan if necessary. Our Clinic of Internal Medicine uses the newest methodology for tests and treatments. We have opened the first Thrombosis Consultation Office in Estonia. We were the first in the Baltic States to apply a new effective treatment method called renal artery denervation procedure in patients with resistant hypertension. Since 2006 we use biological therapy, which has been a breakthrough in treating rheumatic diseases. Our Center of Gastroenterology is the largest in Estonia, offering inpatient, outpatient and day care
services. Since 2007, we perform colonoscopy and gastroscopy under propofol narcosis. When it comes to treating gastrointestinal tract diseases, the doctors at our Center of Gastroenterology use all treatment and test methods available, including endoscopic ultrasound and enteroscopy. We were the first clinic in the Baltic States to perform the latter. For inflammatory bowel diseases we use biological therapy. Patients with severe liver diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases are under our observational care. Our Clinic of Internal Medicine has all possibilities for specifying neurological pathology. In addition to that we are the only ones in Estonia to use ultrasound diagnostics for Parkinson’s disease. We have doctors at our Center of Endocrinology who are specialized in endocrine disorders during pregnancy and gynecological endocrinology. In our Oncology Center we use modern approach to cancer treatment. Chemotherapy is performed in a way that is best suited for the patient – in stationary or ambulatory care. You can come and see our immunologist if you are frequently ill or have allergic reactions and our Occupational Healthcare Center offers services for companies for check-ups on their workers’ health.
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Clinic of Internal Medicine is continuously offering healthcare at the highest level. We offer day-care services in all internal medicine fields. Gradually growing outpatients’ visits are proof of your reliability towards us. Dr. Kai Sukles Head of the Clinic
2016 in numbers
Clinic of Internal Medicine employs as of 1 January 2017 other personnel
16 care takers
91
doctors
87
398
204 54
doctor’s appointments
161 367
8136
3141
nurses
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Gastroenterologist’s consultation
Gastroenterologists welcome you to the consultation if you have gastrointestinal problems.
Dermatovenerologist’s consultation
Dermatovenerologists welcome you to the consultation if you have skin problems.
Endocrinologist’s consultation
Endocrinologists consult, treat and teach you if you have diabetes, thyroid disease or other endocrine diseases.
Cardiologist’s consultation
Cardiologists consult you in case of hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, arrhythmias and heart failure.
Neurologist’s consultation
Neurologists deal with all neurological problems from back pain to dizziness.
Pulmonologist's consultation
Pulmonologists deal with investigation, treatment and prophylaxis of pulmonary and airway diseases.
Allergologist-immunologist’s consultation
Allergologists-immunologists deal with different immune system disorders, including investigation and treatment of allergic diseases and immune deficiency in children and adults. Allergen-specific immune treatment is performed in patients with allergies to pollen and dust mites.
Thrombosis nurse’s counselling
You are welcome to travel thrombosis counselling if you plan longer travels, participate in extreme sports or other sports.
Investigations Gives information about heart rate and different arrhythmias.
Electrocardiography exercise tolerance test
During the exercise tolerance test ECG is registered, blood pressure is measured, your general status and possible emerging complaints are monitored. The investigation is performed on treadmill or bicycle.
Echocardiography
Heart measurements, status of heart valves, direction and speed of blood flow in different parts of the heart and the pumping function of the heart are evaluated with echocardiography.
Holter monitoring
24-hour registration of heart rhythm with portable device during your everyday activities.
Blood pressure monitoring
24-hour registration of blood pressure makes it possible to discover concealed hypertension, to elaborate its degree of severity, to prescribe treatment and check its efficacy.
Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy is internal inspection (endoscopy) of oesophagus, stomach and beginning part of duodenum.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy deals with internal inspection (endoscopy) of gastrointestinal tract.
Digital dermatoscopy
The investigation helps to evaluate birthmarks and pigment spots of the skin and assess their development. The investigation helps to discover skin cancer early.
Cardiopulmonary exercise tolerance test
Your physical performance and breathing function changes during exercise are evaluated. Above all this is used to diagnose effort asthma. This procedure is meant for patients with pulmonary diseases for diagnosis as well as healthy people who want to know their physical performance ability (amateur and professional athletes).
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Diffusion investigation
During diffusion investigation the ability of gases to enter circulation from the lungs is measured. The investigation gives information about gas exchange disorders on the level of pulmonary alveoles.
Bronchoscopy
This is a diagnostic investigation of bronchi that is required for the inspection of airways and diagnosis elaboration. Also to perform other treatment procedures and plan further treatment.
Methacholine test
Methacholine test is used to assess hyperreactivity of airways, it tries to provoke bronchospasm that is characteristic to asthma.
Whole body plethysmography
Resistance and penetrability of airways are measured, total capacity and residual capacity, airway resistance are evaluated during whole body plethysmography.
Spirography
Spirography investigation shows your lung capacity and penetrability of airways. It is used to monitor pulmonary diseases and the course of the disease. Simple and fast investigation of airways with easily interpreted result.
Bronchodilator test
After inhalation of a medicine relaxing the smooth muscles of bronchi the change of the penetrability of the bronchi is evaluated with spirography.
Allergological skin tests and provocation tests
Skin tests are used to discover the allergens causing allergy. Skin-prick tests, intracutaneous tests and epicutaneous tests (e.g. patch test) are used to investigate different allergens. Sometimes (in case of drug and food allergies) a provocation test with suspected allergen is required. Anti-allergic medications should not be used for one week before the tests.
Specific IgE against allergens in blood
Used to discover the allergens causing allergy in blood. Can also be determined during the use of anti-allergy medications.
Diagnostics of immune deficiency
On the basis of blood analysis it is possible to assess the level of different immune system cells and antibodies and their function.
Health audit packages One-day health audit (4 hours)
Health audit is a complex analysis of health that helps to avoid diseases or discover them in the initial stage. After the investigations and procedures a summing-up consultation of a specialist takes place during which the results of the health audit are presented to you. If needed we will prepare an action plan that helps to avoid and resolve the disease symptoms found during the health audit.
Two-day health audit (32 hours)
This is a very thorough health audit. During the first day we perform several main analyses and add additional analyses to the second day schedule if needed. During the two-day inpatient health audit you can compose the package for yourself. Additional investigations and analyses and consultations by specialists can be added to the basic package according to your health problems. The price of additional investigations and consultations will be added to the price of the basic package.
Cardiologic health audit
We recommend the cardiologic package if you have had previous heart diseases, feel pain in heart region, have cardiac arrhythmias or your blood pressure is elevated. The package is also suitable if your lifestyle is speedy and stressful or there are cardiovascular diseases in your family.
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Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation – modern and renowned In our Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation we offer and develop affordable recovery and rehabilitation services. In recent years, our rehabilitation services have gained approval for the efficiency of treatment and modern approach. Our goal is to use rehabilitation in order to help our patients to return to their daily activities and regain their ability to work. Our multiprofessional team includes a rehabilitation physician, nurse, physiotherapist, activity therapist, speech therapist, prosthetist, psychologist, lymphatic therapist, social worker, masseuses and care takers.
Our inpatient treatment departments are for recovering from neurologic, cardiac, rheumatologic, orthopedic and other types of injuries. At the outpatient rehabilitation center we offer rehabilitation services that can be used for treatment as well as for keeping fit. In collaboration with Women’s Clinic we offer services for expectant mothers and infants.
The Clinic is providing modern methods, equipment and skills – all of which help our patients return to their daily lives. The Clinic of Rehabilitation has two centers: inpatient rehabilitation center and outpatient rehabilitation center. In 2014 a modern Amputee Care Center was opened to help civilians as well as military servicemen who have returned from missions.
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Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation helps you to return to your daily activities and regain the ability to work after suffering an illness. Our team is dedicated to improving your standard of life. Dr. Heidi Alasepp Head of the Clinic
Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation employs as of 1 January 2017
2016 in numbers
physiotherapist
other personnel
36
44
147
21
10
doctors
69 191
36
10 028 nurses
1151
care takers
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physiotherapy procedures
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Consultations of specialists Rehabilitation therapist’s consultation
You can come to the consultation without a referral.
Prosthesis specialist’s consultation Lymphatic therapist's consultation Speech therapist’s consultation Logopeedi vastuvõtt
Services The aims of physiotherapy are avoiding possible health problems, maintaining or improving the extent of joint mobility and strength and durability of muscles, recovery and compensation of impaired functions and alleviating pain.
Physiotherapy in pool
Physiotherapy in pool develops almost all muscles, stimulates the work of respiratory system and regulates cardiac activity. Water gymnastics stimulates blood supply and normalises blood pressure.
Complex investigation of load distribution of feet (60 min)
The complex investigation of load distribution of foot sole is the most exact method to examine foot complaints. The duration of the investigation is 45-60 minutes. The investigation is performed by a doctor.
Local cold therapy
Cold therapy (cryotherapy) is used in different fields of medicine: rheumatology, orthopaedics, surgery, sports medicine, neurology, rehabilitation, e.g. good effect with massage and therapeutic gymnastics. Local cold therapy is above all meant for alleviation of acute inflammations and severe pain.
Massage with cups
Cup massage stimulates blood and energy circulation, removes swelling, improves body metabolism, strengthens immune system, increases resistance, destroys cellulitis and trims skin.
Massage to improve lymph circulation
The flow of lymph and the removal of residual substances are stimulated with the massage. The principles of the massage affect main lymph nodes, which reduces the amount of intertissue liquid, improves lymph circulation and reduces pain sensations.
Massage of one region
Massage helps to improve blood supply of tissues and promotes metabolism. The function of nervous system and muscles is also normalised with massage that helps to get rid of muscle tension. Massage is also used to reduce stress and increase the ability to work and to maintain it for a longer time.
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Honey massage
Honey massage is used to increase the tone of the body and to strengthen the health. Honey massage helps to successfully fight metabolism disorders and cellulitis, to reduce weight and clean skin pores. Also honey massage is indicated for back diseases and colds and for joint inflammation.
Massage of maxillofacial muscles
Massage of maxillofacial muscles is suitable to support the treatment of dentition disorders. The massage stimulates circulation and relaxes muscles, teaches muscle sense and relieves stress of shoulder muscles. the procedure is suitable for dysphonic patients.
Point massage
Point massage or massage of soles of feet alleviates the diseases of joints and vertebral column, gynaecological diseases, neural pain, gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, stomach and gallbladder diseases, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, colds, headache, migraine, insomnia, tiredness, alopecia, impotence. Point massage improves the body’s blood supply and accelerates metabolism.
Medicinal mud
Medicinal mud improves the resistance of the body, stimulates immune system and cell vital functions. Balances biological processes of the skin and reduces joint and muscle pain.
Salt treatment
The main indications of salt treatment are chronic respiratory diseases. Also allergic people get relief. Salt treatment is also indicated for skin diseases.
Rehabilitation bed-day
Paid rehabilitation in the hospital is suitable for you if you want inpatient rehabilitation in the 1st or 2nd rehabilitation department of our hospital but you don't have the required referral for this.
Light therapy
Light therapy is a peculiar artificial sun that relieves the spring tiredness and winter depression common in our Nordic countries.
Extreme cold treatment session
Extreme cold treatment of the whole body is indicated for most joint diseases, rheumatic vertebral column diseases, asthma and post-traumatic joint and muscle pains. Extreme cold treatment is a procedure with antiinflammatory and analgesic effect. Extreme cold treatment is also used to increase strength and speed in athletes and to increase general wellbeing. The procedure requires referral by family doctor or specialist doctor.
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Service for a fee The East Tallinn Central Hospital offers all healthcare services for a fee. Client managers will help you with questions regarding the services for a fee. Kerlin Remmel: Estonian, Finnish, English e-mail health@itk.ee phone +372 620 7987 Kristina Goronovskaja: Russian e-mail health@itk.ee phone +372 620 7255 The price lists of services for a fee can be found at www.itk.ee
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