Buhlak Andrii Ihorovych

Category: First

Education:

• Bohomolets National Medical University

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

• member of the European Foot and Ankle Society (EFAS);
• member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA);
• participant of ESSKA Specialty Days (Madrid);
• attendee of international workshops, conferences, and orthopedic courses in Europe and Ukraine.

Scientific activity:

• PhD candidate since 2024 (topic: ankle joint injuries);
• author of scientific publications;
• co-author of an orthopedic patent;
• presenter at a seminar in Salzburg (Austria) on behalf of Ukraine;
• American-Austrian Foundation scholarship recipient (2019, 2021);
• research experience at the University of Barcelona under a leading European foot surgery expert.

Areas of professional development:

• regular training in Hungary, Spain, Germany, Austria;
• fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery (New York, USA);
• keeps up with current evidence-based orthopedic literature;
• fluent in English and German, experienced with international patients.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• foot and ankle surgery;
• knee arthroscopy;
• treatment of sports injuries;
• management of fractures and joint conditions (hip, shoulder);
• ultrasound-guided orthopedic injections and minimally invasive procedures.
• "Minimally invasive surgery is becoming the norm — smaller incisions, faster recovery. We also use cellular therapies for truly personalized treatment. A good doctor adapts the method to the patient — not the other way around. Precision and personalization are key."

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I enjoy fiction and non-fiction, and I have a strong appreciation for art. During study trips abroad, I always make time to visit art museums. I swim regularly — it helps me stay active, focused, and manage stress."

Doctor's advice:

• "Prevention is care. Regular health checkups and listening to your body help detect problems early — when they are easiest to treat. Integrating science and mindfulness is the way to long-term health and mobility."

Advantages of MM 'Dobrobut':

• "Dobrobut is a place where patients are at the center. We quickly adopt international medical innovations, without bureaucracy. It’s a clinic built on trust, expertise, and individualized care."