Dr Andres Idla
Vascular Surgeon
Working languages: Estonian, Russian, Finnish, English
I have been working as a vascular surgeon since 1990. I have long-term experience in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular pathologies – both arteries and veins. I am skilled in vascular ultrasound diagnostics and perform outpatient sclerotherapy for varicose veins. I try to keep up to date with all new treatment and diagnostic methods by participating in professional conferences and seminars. I consider endovascular treatment to be the best method in modern vascular surgery – including stenting and balloon dilatation of the aorta and peripheral arteries. In communication, I value kind humor and positivity. It is important to achieve mutual understanding with the patient, which ensures a good treatment outcome. I am interested in history and mineralogy, and in my free time, I listen to music. I enjoy traveling and taking care of our garden together with my wife. I also like swimming and scuba diving, cycling, and alpine skiing.
Education
1972 – 1983 Suure-Jaani Gymnasium – graduated with a gold medal
1983 – 1989 Tartu State University, Faculty of Medicine – diploma cum laude
Work Experience
2025 – … Tallinn Specialist Medical Center, Vascular Surgeon
North Estonia Medical Centre (Mustamäe Hospital, Emergency Hospital), Department of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Centre:
1997 – … Vascular Surgeon
2002 – 2019 Chief Vascular Surgeon
From 1997 Responsible Vascular Surgeon
1989 – 1990 Intern in General Surgery/Vascular Surgery
2019 – 2020 Joensuu Central Hospital, Chief Vascular Surgeon
2019 – 2020 Turku University Hospital, Vascular Surgeon
2008 – 2013 Turku University Hospital, Head of Department
2007 – 2009 Tampere University Hospital, Vascular Surgeon
Further Training
Clinic for Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, October 2006
United Kingdom, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, July 2010
I have participated in many conferences in various countries around the world.
Membership in Professional Organizations
Member of the Estonian Medical Association
Member of the Estonian Society for Endovascular and Vascular Surgery
Member of the Finnish Society for Vascular Surgery