Orlova Olena Olehivna

Work experience: 34 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• M. Gorky Donetsk National Medical University

Areas of professional development:

• member of the Association of Rheumatologists of Ukraine, member of the Association of Rheumatologists of Kyiv;
• completed advanced thematic training courses Topical Issues of Therapy: Rheumatology, Topical Issues of Rheumatology, Diseases of Muscles;
• completes pre-certification training cycles every 5 years;
• actively attends conferences and congresses of rheumatologists;
• develops professionally by reading medical literature and periodicals;
• completed the course Actual Issues of Rheumatology (2020).

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• rheumatology.
• Common complaints: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gouty arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (Bekhterev's disease) and others; seronegative spondyloarthropathy, osteoporosis, osteoarthrosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic scleroderma, dermatopolymiosis, vasculitis.
• “At the moment, diagnostic capabilities have expanded due to immunological studies, modern instrumental examinations (MRI, digital radiography, densitometry, etc.). New medicines and new classes of medicines appear to achieve remission."
• “I focus on collecting detailed patient’s history and examination based on the standards, the soonest selection of treatment and regular monitoring of dynamics. It is important to convince the patient of the need for long-term therapy ”.
• “A good doctor is, first of all, a highly-skilled professional.”

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• cardiology;
• gastroenterology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I like to travel. My favorite movie is Once Upon a Time in America and my favorite book is Roksolana by Pavlo Zagrebelny.”

Doctor's advice:

• “My advice is traditional: consult a doctor as early as possible if you feel unwell. Early diagnosis in rheumatology is extremely important as it will preserve motor activity and working capacity."

Advantages of MM 'Dobrobut':

• “On the basis of one clinic, it is possible to choose convenient time for a visit, if necessary, to combine this visit with consultations with other related specialists, and to receive the whole cycle of examination and treatment.”