Work experience: 29 years
Category: First
Education:
- Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, internship;
- Shupyk Kyiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education – internship, clinical residency, PhD studies
Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:
- member of the Ukrainian Association of Pharmacologists;
- member of the Ukrainian Association of Phthisiatricians and Pulmonologists;
- active participant in international medical conferences, forums, and seminars;
- regularly enhances qualifications in pulmonology, modern diagnostic methods, and lung disease treatment;
- completion of advanced training courses, study of the latest research.
Scientific activity:
- PhD in Medical Science;
- author of over 30 scientific publications, 2 patents, and methodological recommendations.
Teaching and / or lecturing:
- since 2015 – Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacology, O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University;
- 2003-2009: Assistant Professor at the Department of Phthisiology and Pulmonology, P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education.
Priority areas in clinical practice:
- diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases: acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, sarcoidosis;
- treatment of infectious diseases of the respiratory system: pneumonia, tuberculosis, fungal lung infections (candidiasis, aspergillosis);
- diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung diseases;
- lifestyle modification counseling for lung health.
- Symptoms that require medical consultation: persistent cough (dry or with phlegm); shortness of breath, difficulty breathing; chest tightness; wheezing, whistling breath sounds; frequent colds leading to bronchitis or pneumonia; coughing up phlegm with blood streaks; chronic fatigue, weakness, weight loss.
Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:
- diagnostic methods: spirometry, chest X-ray, bronchoscopy, lung CT scan, laboratory tests.
Hobbies, favorite movies, books:
- "Hobbies: reading, traveling, movies, music. Favorite books: M. Dochynets ‘The Eternity Keeper,’ poetry by Lina Kostenko and Vasyl Symonenko."
Doctor's advice:
- "Do not ignore symptoms that may indicate lung diseases. The earlier treatment begins, the better the chances of returning to an active life without restrictions. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, walk more, stay physically active, and follow your doctor's recommendations."