Jānis Zariņš – Specialist | Microsurgery Center

Jānis Zariņš, M.D.

Doctor of Medical Sciences. Board-certified plastic surgeon

Dr. med. J. Zariņš has been working at the Microsurgery Center since 2013. He performs surgeries in the fields of hand surgery and reconstructive microsurgery.

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+371 679 698 30

+371 202 846 85

janis.zarins@mcl.lv

Specialization

• Head and Neck Oncology

• Reconstructive microsurgery

Education and Professional Experience

2018

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Helsinki, Finland

Continuing Education and Internships

2013

22nd European Course in Plastic Surgery

Greece

2013

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.

Mayo Microvascular Surgery Training Course

2012

K-Active Kinesiology Taping Courses

Riga

2020

Doctoral dissertation defended. Topic: "Changes in Bone Structure Following the Implantation of Biphasic or Triphasic Strontium-Containing Biomaterials in Animals with Experimental Osteoporosis"

Professional Organizations

Member of the Latvian Association of Plastic Surgeons

Research Activities and Publications

Learn about the specialist’s scientific contributions, published research, media articles, educational videos, and professional awards that reflect his expertise and commitment to improving patient care.

Scientific Papers

Adoviča A, Pastars K, Ivanova A, Zariņš J. Microvascular flap reconstruction of the pharynx in a patient with actinomycosis. Clin Case Rep. March 13, 2021;9(4):2214-2217. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3986. PMID: 33936667; PMCID: PMC8077302.

Drizlionoka K, Zariņš J, Ozoliņa A, Ņikitina-Zaķe L, Mamaja B. Polymorphism rs2066865 in the Fibrinogen Gamma Chain (FGG) Gene Increases Plasma Fibrinogen Concentration and Is Associated with an Increased Rate of Microvascular Thrombosis. Medicina (Kaunas). September 3, 2019;55(9). pii: E563. doi: 10.3390/medicina55090563.

Janis Zarins, Katri Aro, Leif Bäck, Timo Atula, Jyrki Vuola, Patrik Lassus, Harri Keski-Säntti. Total laryngopharyngectomy with circumferential reconstruction: A Helsinki institutional study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol (2019) 276: 2577. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-019-05526-1

Dzintars Ozols, Janis Zarins, Aigars Petersons. Long-term evaluation of the functional and aesthetic outcomes of a new method of toe-to-hand transfer for full-length thumb reconstruction in children with congenital thumb hypoplasia. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B, Vol. 73 (2019), No. 2 (719), pp. 171–176. DOI: 10.2478/prolas-2019-0027

Janis Zarins, Mara Pilmane, Elga Sidhoma, Ilze Salma, and Janis Locs. The Role of Strontium-Enriched Hydroxyapatite and Tricalcium Phosphate Biomaterials in Osteoporotic Bone Regeneration. Symmetry 2019, 11(2), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym11020229.

Ozols D, Zarins J, Petersons A. A Novel Technique for Toe-to-Hand Transplantation: The Fourth Toe as an Alternative Option for Toe-to-Hand Transplantation in Pediatric Patients. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. Feb. 1, 2019. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000234.

Pastars K, Zarins J, Tars J, Ivanova A, Skagers A. Microsurgical reconstruction of oral defects using free flaps in patients with oral cancer: an 8-year experience with 153 consecutive cases. Stomatologija. 2018;20(2):39-42.

Janis Zarins, Vadims Nefjodovs, Dzintars Ozols, Kalvis Pastars. Radial Artery Perforator Propeller Flap for Closure of the Posterior Interosseous Artery Flap Donor Site. Surgical Case Reports. 2018; ISSN 2613-5965.

Janis Zarins, Mara Pilmane, Elga Sidhoma, Ilze Salma, Janis Locs. Immunohistochemical evaluation following implantation of Sr-enriched biphasic ceramic in the femoral neck of rabbits: a comparison of seven different bone conditions. J Mater Sci Mater Med. July 20, 2018;29(8):119. doi: 10.1007/s10856-018-6124-7.

Dzintars Ozols, Janis Zarins, Aigars Petersons. Bilateral second toe transfers to reconstruct a radial longitudinal deficiency: a case report. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2018 Jan 1:1753193418773030. doi: 10.1177/1753193418773030.

Janis Zarins, Mara Pilmane, Elga Sidhoma, Ilze Salma, Janis Locs. Local and Systemic Morphofunctional Response of Bone Defects in Osteoporotic Rabbits Following Implantation of Strontium-Doped Biphasic Ceramic Granules. Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 267, pp. 124–131, 2017.

Zarins, J., Pilmane, M., Sidhoma, E., Salma, I. Bone analysis of strontium-doped biomaterials in rabbits with osteoporosis: a comparison between healthy, osteoporotic, and trauma-affected bone. Osteoporosis International. Vol. 28, pp. 334–334, 2017.

Moisejenko-Golubovica, J., Ivanova, A., Zarins, J., Groma, V. Case report: Coexistence of solid and adenoid basal cell carcinoma at the same anatomical site. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology. Vol. 31, pp. 87–88, 2017.

Janis Zarins, Mara Pilmane, Elga Sidhoma, Ilze Salma. Does Local Application of Strontium Increase Osteogenesis and Biomaterial Osteointegration in Osteoporotic and Other Bone Tissue Conditions: A Review of the Literature. Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2016; 16 (2): 17-23.

Zarins, J., Pilmane, M., Salma, I., and Make, K. “Quantitative Changes in Bone Volume and Immunohistochemical Analysis of Biomarkers in Healthy, Osteoporotic, and Sham Rabbit Bone Controls.” *Key Engineering Materials*, Vol. 721, pp. 234–239.

Kalvis Pastars, Juris Tars, Anna Ivanova, Janis Zarins, Armands Sivins, Andrejs Skageris. Reconstruction of the Esophagus with a Free Jejunum Graft. Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2015; 15(2): 21-24.

Dzintars Ozols, Karlis Verdins, Janis Zarins. New Surgical Technique: Dorsal Osteosynthesis Approach for Tibial Defect Reconstruction. J Reconstr Microsurg Open. DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1570532

Dzintars Ozols, Biruta Mamaja, Jānis Zariņš, Uldis Bergmanis, Aigars Pētersons. An Overview of Treatments for Forearm Longitudinal Deficiencies. Acta Chirurgica Latviensis 14/2, pp. 24–30. 2014.