Matoshko Valeriia Kostiantynivna

Education:

• National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomolets, specialty in "General Medicine"

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

• regularly participates in specialized events, such as congresses and conferences organized by the Ukrainian Gastroenterology Association, SIM Ukraine, Progress Platform, EndoSchool, the Ukrainian Lipid School, and others, which allows her to stay updated on modern approaches in gastroenterology, therapy, and ultrasound diagnostics.

Areas of professional development:

• actively utilizes authoritative medical resources, such as UpToDate, Medscape, PubMed, CDC, and NICE, to implement new evidence-based approaches in patient management.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases (acute respiratory infections (influenza, COVID-19) and chronic diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia);
• diagnosis and treatment of urinary system diseases (urinary tract infections (acute cystitis, pyelonephritis) and other disorders);
• diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (dyspepsia, gastritis, GERD, intestinal infections, cholecystitis, colitis, and other gastrointestinal conditions);
• monitoring the condition of patients with diabetes, thyroid diseases, obesity, and other endocrine disorders;
• preventive medical check-ups and pre-vaccination examinations;
• recommendations for lifestyle modification (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management);
• assessment of individual health risks and creation of a preventive examination plan;
• completion of medical documentation (sick leave, prescriptions, etc.);
• treatment based on principles of evidence-based medicine and modern guidelines.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• treatment of gastrointestinal disorders;
• study of hormonal disorders, particularly thyroid diseases and metabolic issues;
• development of individualized nutrition plans for weight normalization and health improvement;
• assessment and correction of sleep disturbances.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "My interests are quite diverse: I enjoy clay modeling, contemporary literature, running outdoors, and various dance styles. Traveling and learning about the culture and history of different countries also brings me great joy. I recently read Elizabeth Gilbert's book 'City of Girls,' which left a strong impression on me – I highly recommend it."

Doctor's advice:

• "The effectiveness of treatment starts with open communication! Always ask questions if something about your condition or treatment seems unclear. Remember, a healthy lifestyle is the best prevention, so your health is truly in your hands!"