Dr. Vija Vainutienė

Otorhinolaryngologist-audiologist (ENT)
Vilnius Family clinic 

Work experience

  • 2025 – present | "Drops Clinic" family clinic, Otorhinolaryngologist
  • 2004 – present | Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics, Center of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases, Otorhinolaryngologist
  • 2003 – present | Republic Vilnius Psychiatric Hospital, Otorhinolaryngologist
  • 2000–2003 | Vilnius University Hospital Santariškės Clinics, Clinic of Ear, Nose, Throat and Eye Diseases, Resident Physician in Otorhinolaryngology
  • 1999–2000 | Ukmergė Hospital, Resident Physician

Education

  • 2020–2024: State Research Institute – Innovative Medicine Center, Doctoral studies, PhD degree
  • 2000–2003: Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Residency in Otorhinolaryngology, qualification of Otorhinolaryngologist
  • 1999–2000: Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Residency, Physician qualification
  • 1993–1999 | Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine

Scientific Activity

  • 18 December 2024: defended PhD dissertation “Investigation of the relationship between hearing and speech perception in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases”
  • Developed and introduced new Lithuanian-language speech audiometry tests into clinical practice
  • Author/co-author of scientific articles in Lithuanian and international journals
  • Author and lecturer of numerous scientific presentations at national and international otorhinolaryngology and audiology congresses, conferences, and seminars
  • Further training in Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Poland, and Switzerland; continuously improves professional qualifications by participating in Lithuanian and international scientific events, conferences, and congresses in the fields of otorhinolaryngology, audiology, and cochlear implantation