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Dr. Mark Starik is a dentist with a strong connection to pediatric patients. He helps make dental visits enjoyable and stress-free for children. He values both hands-on experience and solid theoretical knowledge to provide quality care.

Dr. Starik is known for being responsible and detail-oriented. He is committed to ongoing education and puts patients first. This approach has led to high patient satisfaction and positive treatment results.

Dr. Hennadii Patlazhan is a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He performs about 500 surgeries each year. Dr. Patlazhan founded the Patlazhan School of Plastic Surgery. He is also a leading surgeon at the Patlazhan Clinic in Odessa, Ukraine.

Dr. Patlazhan received the Stella International Beauty Award in 2018. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He has taken part in 67 scientific forums in 29 countries. He has spoken at 41 conferences and organized international master classes in rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Patlazhan also holds seven patents for innovations in plastic surgery.

Dr. Olga Shkolnaya is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of clinical experience. She has performed more than 500 surgeries. Dr. Shkolnaya is known for her skills in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

She is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Ukraine. Dr. Shkolnaya has co-authored a patent in mammoplasty and an article in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal.

She graduated from St. Petersburg University. Dr. Shkolnaya often speaks at international conferences and takes part in master classes, including the Best Bottis Face in Italy (2017).

Igor Torubarov specializes in performing plastic surgeries and removing benign and malignant tumors.

Education

• 2000-2003 — Odessa Regional Basic Medical School.
• 2004-2010 — Faculty of Medicine, Odessa National Medical University.
• 2010-2013 — internship in surgery at the Belyaevskaya Central District Hospital.
• 2015-2017 — training in plastic surgery at the National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L.Shupik in Kyiv, Ukraine.
• 2019 — training at the Department of Plastic Surgery of the A. A. Bogomolets National Medical University in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Professional activity

• 2013-2016 — Head of the Transfusiology Department, Surgeon in the Surgery Department of the Belyaevskaya Central Regional Hospital.
• Since 2016 - plastic surgeon at Patlazhan Clinic.

Scientific activity and membership in organizations

• Member of the Ukrainian Society of Plastic Surgeons (USAPS).
• Participant of international conferences ICAMPS, VPP and UBAME.

Surgical treatment: all types of operations in urology.

General management of the medical service. Polyclinic reception of patients. Participation in councils. "Second opinion" in difficult cases, expert assessment of clinical situations. Organization and holding of master classes, workshops, webinars.

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

TUIP of the prostate and TOIP of the formations of the urinary bladder.

Laser enucleation of the prostate, laser dissection of bladder tumors.

Laser vaporization of the prostate gland.

Laser incision of urethral strictures

Contact laser uretero-, pyelo- and cystolithotripsy

Percutaneous (mini) nephrolithotripsy

Intrarenal retrograde and antegrade surgery (RIRS and AIRS) Operation Boari.

Plastic surgery of the urethra in case of injury or stricture

Transvesical access prostatectomy

Cystostomy - open and trocar

Nephrostomy

Radical nephrectomy (including laparoscopic)

Suturing of the rupture of the kidney

Pyelolithotomy

Ureterolithotomy

Pelvic-ureteral plastic surgery (laparoscopic)

Removal of kidney cysts (Cystectomy) (laparoscopic)

Ureterocystoneostomy

Ureterocutaneostomy

Operations for intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal ruptures of the urinary bladder

Orchectomy

Epididymectomy

Bergmann and Winckelmann operations

Revision of organs of the portico due to injuries and inflammatory diseases

Operation of Ivanisevich and Marmar for varicocele, circumcision, percutaneous nephrostomy, nephrolithotripsy

Puncture of kidney cysts

Patient requests:

Age-related changes in various areas of the body;

Breast augmentation or correction;

Condition, after full or partial removal of the breast;

Consequences of injuries, burns, removal of various tumor-like formations;

Lymphatic edema of the extremities after various injuries and surgical interventions.

Areas:

All types of operations in the field of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery;

All types of microsurgical operations;

Consultation of patients.

Methods:

Surgical techniques aimed at correcting age-related changes in the face and body;

All types of operations with corrections of congenital and acquired skin defects and deformations of various localization;

All types of operations for the correction of postoperative scars and skin deformations;

All types of microsurgical operations.

Education

Kyiv Medical Institute named after O.O. Bogomolets in 1980, Sergeon;

Since 1980, work in the department of microsurgery and plastic surgery of NIHT named after O.O. Shalimova with a specialization in vascular surgery; 

1987 he defended his candidate's thesis "auto-alloneuroplasty of defects of the peripheral nerves of the limbs";

In 1996, he completed the cycle of works on microsurgery in the field of neuroplasticity, received the State Award of Ukraine in the field of science and technology;

In 1999, he defended his doctoral thesis "Autotransplantation of complex tissue complexes for closing defects in functionally important areas of the limbs";

Since 2007 - professor of the department of combustiology and plastic surgery, head of the cycle - "Mammoplasty";

Dr. Bandrina Kateryna Volodymyrivna is a cardiologist and specialist in functional diagnostics. She has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Bandrina works at Dobrobut Clinic. She focuses on emergency medicine, clinical cardiology, and advanced diagnostic methods such as Doppler ultrasound and echocardiography.

Dr. Bandrina holds the highest qualification category in cardiology. She has also completed specializations in functional diagnostics and internal medicine. Her experience includes work in ICU cardiology, vascular and cardiac ultrasound, and emergency care. She is skilled in 24-hour ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Bandrina has attended advanced courses at leading medical institutes.

Dr. Holovyna Svitlana is a gastroenterologist and nutritionist with more than 23 years of experience. She is a member of the Association of Dietitians and Gastroenterologists of Ukraine. She also belongs to the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and the Association of Preventive and Anti-Age Medicine.

Dr. Holovyna diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic diseases, and nutrition-related issues. She uses an integrated and evidence-based approach. Her focus is on restoring digestive health, managing chronic conditions, and improving patient well-being with personalized diet and treatment plans.

Dr. Krivusha Oleg Serhiiovych is a urologist-surgeon with almost 10 years of clinical experience. He treats urolithiasis, urological cancers, prostate diseases, and conditions related to men’s health and andrology. He also performs reconstructive urology procedures.

Dr. Krivusha uses modern diagnostic and surgical methods. He is known for his attentive and individual approach. Patients regularly give him positive feedback for his care and professionalism.

Dr. Dmytro Biletskyi is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist with 24 years in the field. He specializes in ultrasound diagnostics and reproductive medicine. He has performed thousands of ultrasound exams. Dr. Biletskyi has managed many complex gynecological and obstetric cases.

He is accredited by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Dr. Biletskyi has completed advanced training at leading clinics in Europe, including Clínica Dexeus in Spain and Tera in Israel. He regularly attends major international congresses such as ESHRE, UARM, and COGI. Dr. Biletskyi is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based care.