Dr. Andrius Brazauskas

Dr. Andrius Brazauskas is a gastroenterologist and therapeutic endoscopist at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos — Lithuania's premier academic hospital and national referral centre, affiliated with Vilnius University's Faculty of Medicine. With over 15 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology and hepatology, he provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal services. As a country that joined the EU in 2004, Lithuania has rapidly aligned its healthcare standards with Western European norms, and Santaros Klinikos operates to high international clinical standards. Dr. Brazauskas's expertise in therapeutic endoscopy — including ERCP for biliary disease and EUS for pancreatic assessment — makes him one of the advanced endoscopy specialists in Lithuania.

Dr. Brazauskas completed his medical degree (MD) at Vilnius University, one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe, followed by specialist residency training in gastroenterology through Vilnius University Hospital. He earned a PhD in a gastroenterology-related research area, contributing to the academic gastroenterology community at Vilnius University. He subsequently obtained the European Diploma in Gastroenterology — an examination offered by the United European Gastroenterology federation that tests knowledge against European clinical standards. He holds specialist certification in gastroenterology in Lithuania and is a member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).

Dr. Brazauskas's clinical expertise covers the full range of gastrointestinal medicine, with particular competency in therapeutic endoscopy. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy (OGD), colonoscopy with polypectomy, and advanced procedures including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile duct stones, strictures, and pancreatic duct disease, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for pancreatic and mediastinal lesion assessment. He manages inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis) including biologic therapy, and has hepatology expertise covering viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis management. He conducts colorectal cancer screening programmes.

Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos is accessible to international patients, particularly from neighbouring EU countries and from the Baltic states. Lithuania is part of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) system, facilitating EU citizens' access to care. Dr. Brazauskas consults in Lithuanian, Russian, and English — the latter facilitating communication with international patients from across Europe and beyond. Vilnius International Airport connects Lithuania to major European hubs. International patients seeking advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS) or specialist IBD management at lower cost than in Western Europe may find Santaros Klinikos a viable option. Patients are advised to verify credentials with the Lithuanian Medical Chamber independently.

Dr. Brazauskas is an active member of the Lithuanian Society of Gastroenterology and participates in United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week and ESGE Days — the premier European gastroenterology and endoscopy conferences. He has published research in Lithuanian and international gastroenterology journals and contributes to the academic programme at Vilnius University. He has participated in European training workshops in advanced endoscopy including ERCP and EUS, maintaining skills at the European standard. He contributes to training of gastroenterology residents and participates in quality improvement in endoscopy at Santaros Klinikos.