Best Doctors in Ukraine — TOP 189

Dr. Svitlana Rabotenko is a leading plastic surgeon at Vidnova Clinic. She holds the Highest Qualification Category. Dr. Rabotenko is an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). She is also a member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

Dr. Rabotenko has over 16 years of experience. She performs about 300 operations each year. Her main areas of expertise are breast, body, and facial plastic surgery. She completed advanced training at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy. Dr. Rabotenko regularly attends international conferences and helps advance plastic surgery in Ukraine.

The doctor is a skilled therapist, orthopedist, and surgeon known for his expertise in dental care. He specializes in performing complex procedures, such as molar extractions, efficiently and painlessly, with a focus on future prosthetics. The doctor is adept at addressing multiple dental issues and providing clear treatment plans and recommendations, earning the respect and gratitude of his patients.

Ivan Vadimovich Kononikhin – plastic surgeon at Vidnova clinic

Qualification

In 2012, he graduated from Zaporizhzhia State Medical University with a degree in "Medical Medicine". Then he completed an internship at the Department of Surgery and Proctology of the ZMAPE in the 9th City Hospital (Zaporizhzhya).

After completing his internship, he was referred to the Veselivska Central District Hospital, where he worked until 2019.

From 2016 to 2018, he worked in parallel at the Atlant Medical Center (Melitopol). During this time, he completed many training and practical courses, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical interventions at the ZMAPO, endoscopic examination methods at the ZHMU.

Since 2015, he has been actively involved in aesthetic medicine, paying great attention to contouring and botulinum therapy. Every year he attends many practical and scientific conferences on surgery and aesthetic medicine.

In 2019, he received the second qualification category in the specialty "Surgery".

Work experience

Ivan Kononikhin performs about 400 operations annually. His medical experience amounts to 11 years of successful work and constant development.

Today, Ivan Vadymovych is a member of the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

List of operations and procedures

Ivan Kononikhin is a plastic surgeon with a broad profile. He performs a full range of plastic surgeries on the face and body.

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Breast lift with augmentation
• Gynecomastia
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Liposuction
• Blepharoplasty
• Facial lipofilling
• Otoplasty
• Correction of postoperative scars
• Botulinum therapy (Dysport injections)
• Contour plastic surgery with fillers
• Lip contouring (lip augmentation)

Dr. Tsaruk Evgeny Grigoryovych is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at Renaissance-Kyiv. He treats complex mental disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder. Dr. Tsaruk uses integrative therapy for anxiety-phobic conditions and depressive states. He also manages addiction recovery for alcohol, opioids, and cocaine dependency.

• Member of the Independent Narcological Guild.
• Completed specialized training in psychiatry and medical psychology at NMU im. Bogomolets.
• Participated in the World Psychiatric Association Congress in Berlin.
• Trained in substitution therapy for addictions in Israel.

The doctor is known for extensive expertise in dental implantation, having successfully performed tooth extraction and immediate tooth implantation using the advanced MegaGen AnyOne implantation system. Additionally, the doctor has demonstrated exceptional skills in dental aesthetics and implantology, as showcased in the 'Most Photogenic Contest' by MINEC.

Sidorchuk Yuri Valerievich - plastic surgeon

Education

• 2011-2015 - Rivne State Basic Medical College, specialty "General Medicine", qualification paramedic;
  
• 2015-2021 - Kyiv Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets, specialty "General Medicine", professional qualification - physician;
  
• 2021-2024 - National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P. L. Shupik. Specialty "General Surgery" based on the National Institute of Surgery and Transplantation named after A. A. Shalimov.
  

Experience

• 2016-2019 - Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 9, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care;
  
• 2018-2019 - Medical Center "Harmony of Health";
  
• 2020-2021 - Medical Center "Medical Practice";
  
• 2020-2023 - Kyiv City Clinical Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination;
  
• from 2023 - Vidnova clinic.
  

Courses and certificates:

• "Center for Special Training" for ACLS (Advance Cardiovascular Life Support - 2022) Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• "Special Training Center" for ITLS (International Trauma Life Support Advanced) Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Participant of the international congress ICANPS 2023 "Modern trends in reconstructive and plastic surgery", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Participant of the international scientific and practical conference 2023 "Current issues of modern plastic and reconstructive surgery", Uzhgorod, Ukraine;
  
• Participant of the conference “Live surgery of aesthetic mammoplasty and oncoplastic breast surgery”, Uzhgorod, Ukraine;
  
• "Dermatoscopy of skin neoplasms", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• "Injection treatment with fillers: upper and middle third of the face", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Academy of Advanced Aesthetics. "Blanching": expert knowledge and advanced technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Academy of Advanced Aesthetics - The Art of Lip Correction with Beloteto;
  
• Professional school in online format "Family Doctor Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• CPD (continuous professional development). Master class: "Treatment of cancer patients in the epidemiological conditions of 2020", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Scientific and practical conference "Sukharev readings". Topic: "Vascular surgery, phlebology and angiology in the era of COVID-19", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  

Social activities:

• 2020 - rotation to the village of Taramchuk, Maryinsky district, Donetsk region.
  
• 2022 - A volunteer doctor during a full-scale invasion in Kyiv.
  

Achievements and awards:

Decree of the President of Ukraine 419/2022 awarded the medal "For a saved life" dated 17.06. 2022

Dr. Svetlana Pshesmetskaya is an orthodontist at VerMax Dental Clinic in Kyiv. She specializes in bite correction for adults, teens, and children. Dr. Pshesmetskaya provides tailored plans for complex cases like open bites and single-tooth alignment.

• Uses Damon Clear self-ligating ceramic braces from the USA.
• Installations include lingual braces, metal systems, and E-motion aligners.
• Treats patients at a clinic serving 10,000 people annually.
• Provides orthodontic care to international patients from the USA, Canada, and Europe.

Dr. Svetlana Kondratiuk is an orthopedic dentist at Sciedece Scientific Center in Kyiv. She specializes in dental prosthetics, caries treatment, and whitening. Dr. Kondratiuk graduated from the A.A. Bogomolets National Medical University. She has completed training in ceramic restorations and microimplants.

• Trained in restorative dentistry and prosthetics on implants.
• Participated in international dental symposiums in the USA and Portugal.
• Practices at a clinic that is an official Straumann dental implant provider.
• Specializes in treating temporomandibular joint diseases with articulation splints.

The doctor graduated from the National Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets and has over 12 years of experience as a dentist. Regularly enhancing skills through various advanced courses in artistic restoration, endodontics, and prosthetics.

Specializes in complex prosthetics, veneer installation, implant-supported prosthetics, and artistic restoration. Proficient in root canal treatment, including procedures performed under a microscope.

Dr. Stetsyura Victoria Olehovna is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at Renaissance-Kyiv. She specializes in clinical psychiatry, narcology, and psychological rehabilitation. Dr. Stetsyura is a member of the Association of Psychiatrists of Ukraine. She treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and various substance addictions.

• Expertise includes pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia and personalized psychiatric care.
• Treats alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions using substitution and psychotherapy.
• Manages panic disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and severe sleep disturbances.
• Works at a clinic that handles over 7,000 patients every year.

Dr. Saglaeva Tatiana Sergeevna is a clinical psychologist and sexologist at Renaissance-Kyiv. She trains other psychologists in TRIM, a method for managing recovery after traumatic events. Dr. Saglaeva focuses on PTSD treatment and family relationship crises. She works at a specialized center that treats 7,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in sexology, including sexuality development and partner-related issues.
• Treats emotional dependency, social anxiety, and codependent relationships.
• Manages psychological rehabilitation and resocialization after trauma.
• Provides sessions for individuals and married couples facing family conflicts.

Dr. Chentsova Alina Aleksandrovna is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at Renaissance-Kyiv. She treats complex mental health issues, including schizophrenia and PTSD. Dr. Chentsova is a member of the Association of Neurologists and Psychiatrists of Ukraine. She works at a specialized center that treats 7,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating drug, alcohol, and opioid addictions.
• Expert in managing anxiety, phobias, and behavioral disorders.
• Provides psychodiagnostics and comprehensive treatment plans for personality changes.
• Offers psychotherapeutic support for chronic fatigue and depressive states.

Dr. Chernyak Anastasia Valerievna is a psychologist at Renaissance-Kyiv. She holds a PhD from Chicago Adler University. Dr. Chernyak is a member of the Independent Guild of Psychotherapists. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy and family constellation methods.

• Participated in major international psychology congresses in Vienna and Rome.
• Completed training in cognitive and metacognitive techniques.
• Certified in family therapy by the Institute of Group and Family Psychology.
• Practices at a clinic handling 7,000 patients annually.