Duma Alla Viktorivna

Category: Higher

Education:

• Kyiv National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets, basic medical education;
• University of Modern Knowledge, Master’s degree in Psychology (field of knowledge “Social and Behavioral Sciences”);
• specialization in “Endocrinology”

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

• member of the Ukrainian Association of Pediatric Specialties;
• member of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterologists and Nutritionists of Ukraine;
• member of the Ukrainian Academy of Pediatrics;
• member of the East Ukrainian Academy of Pediatrics;
• courses and professional development programs: integrative family medicine, ultrasound diagnostics in gastroenterology, endocrinology and preventive medicine, vascular surgery, occupational diseases;
• participation in an international educational program for physicians in cooperation with the Franco-Ukrainian Cooperation Association;
• professional development: “Modern technologies in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases” (2025).

Scientific activity:

• author of a PhD thesis: “Comparative study of the effectiveness of various methods of laparoscopic appendectomy”;
• author of 10 scientific articles, 5 conference abstracts, 2 utility model patents;
• co-author of a surgery textbook;
• active participation in multidisciplinary case discussions and consilia;
• participation and presentations at international and national conferences, including the International Vascular Conference “Sukharev Readings,” as well as numerous surgical and orthopedic-traumatology forums;
• continuous study of modern professional literature in surgery, pediatrics, endocrinology, and preventive medicine, including journals: “Surgery of Ukraine,” “Heart and Vessels,” “Medical Bulletin,” “Abdominal Surgery.”

Areas of professional development:

• Honored Physician of Ukraine — recognition for high professionalism and significant contribution to medicine;
• specialist in pediatric nutrition — advanced training in nutrition and preventive pediatrics;
• international internships and experience exchange with European colleagues, implementation of modern treatment standards.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• newborn care: support for infants and parents in the first months of life, formation of healthy habits;
• consultations on breastfeeding and child nutrition: development of individualized nutrition programs, support for child development;
• preventive check-ups and treatment of children of various ages: early detection and comprehensive therapy of common pediatric diseases;
• diagnosis and treatment of allergic dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory pathologies, endocrine system disorders;
• postoperative rehabilitation consultations: recovery of physical and psychological condition of children.
• “I work according to the 5P Medicine principles — preventive, predictive, personalized, patient-oriented, and positive. My main goal is to prevent diseases and maintain the child’s health at all stages of development.”

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• gynecological endocrinology;
• anti-age therapy;
• pediatric and adult nutrition.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “My main hobby is learning and self-improvement. I run and walk daily, train on a stationary bike and elliptical. To maintain health, I follow the ‘health quartet’: oxidative stress correction, sleep normalization, maintaining ferritin levels, and vitamin therapy as indicated. Future plans — hip-hop dancing, squash, and golf. Favorite series: ‘Billions,’ ‘Homeland’ (US), ‘House M.D.,’ and others. Favorite books: ‘Energy of Thoughts,’ ‘History of Art in Six Emotions,’ and many more.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Take care of your child’s health from an early age, maintain balanced nutrition, physical activity, and preventive check-ups. Timely consultation with a specialist helps prevent diseases and supports optimal development at all stages of life.”