Kovalenko Liliia Volodymyrivna

Work experience: 8 years

Education:

• Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, internship in “General Practice — Family Medicine”

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• regular participation in thematic training courses, including diagnostic methods such as electrocardiography;
• active involvement in medical conferences and seminars on managing patients with tuberculosis, vitamin D deficiency, PRO FAMILY 2024, PRO HIV infection, and managing common mental disorders at the primary care level using the mhGAP guidelines.

Areas of professional development:

• continuous knowledge improvement following evidence-based medicine principles;
• attending specialized courses, participating in professional medical conferences, and deepening knowledge through authoritative international sources, especially UpToDate.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• preventive medical check-ups, individualized health screenings, including cancer screening for patients aged 40+;
• pre-vaccination consultations and assessments;
• diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and pulmonary diseases: ARVI, influenza, COVID-19, asthma, COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia;
• diagnosis and management of infectious diseases (tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis);
• diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, management of patients with iron deficiency;
• management of patients with diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, etc.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• “Besides family medicine, I have developed a strong interest in psychotherapy and psychiatry. This helps me better understand the mind-body connection — for example, how anxiety and depressive disorders may present with physical symptoms.”

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy reading both fiction and medical literature. Some of my favorite books are ‘Evidence-Based and Not So Much Medicine,’ ‘Laughter at the End of the Tunnel,’ and ‘Flowers for Algernon.’ I love animals, especially birds, and cherish time spent with my family. I’m also learning foreign languages.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Do not self-medicate and seek medical care promptly. Undergo medical check-ups annually, even if you feel healthy — they help detect diseases early and prevent complications. Vaccination is an effective prevention method. Avoid chronic stress, make time for rest and hobbies. Be attentive to your body and take responsibility for your health.”