Titenko (Okhten) Veronika Volodymyrivna

Work experience: 4 years

Education:

• Kyiv Medical University;
• Bogomolets National Medical University, internship in Internal Medicine;
• Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, specialization in gastroenterology

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

• member of the Ukrainian Gastroenterological Association;
• regularly participates in international conferences and forums where the latest approaches to the treatment of gastroenterological diseases are discussed;
• attends thematic lectures and master classes that provide an opportunity to master modern diagnostic methods, endoscopic procedures and innovative therapeutic approaches;
• constantly studies on educational platforms, such as Health-ua, Progress, Medvoice, PubMed, UpToDate, to obtain up-to-date information on research and clinical guidelines;
• attends communication trainings to ensure quality communication with patients.

Areas of professional development:

• personalized examination and treatment in accordance with international standards of evidence-based medicine;
• regular updating of knowledge and practical skills, implementing modern approaches to the treatment of gastroenterological diseases;
• learning English to access up-to-date medical information.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer; pancreatitis, cholecystitis, gallbladder cholesterol, cholelithiasis; hepatitis, metabolic liver disease; colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders;
• conducting examinations for the early detection of malignant diseases of the digestive system;
• providing individualized nutritional recommendations for diseases of the digestive system;
• conducting preventive examinations, drawing up a personalized check-up program for patients;
• consultations on vaccination for adults;
• drawing up a dietary plan, taking into account medical indications, lifestyle and patient preferences.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• preventive medicine
• ultrasound diagnostics
• dietetics;
• psychology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and walking my dog. I attend art exhibitions, theater performances and movie screenings. I like discovering new interesting places in the city, such as cafes and restaurants, and traveling to discover new horizons. I pay special attention to the world of fashion and style, which inspire my creative development."

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your health! Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Don't neglect prevention: attend scheduled examinations and consult a gastroenterologist in time at the first sign of discomfort. Health begins with prevention and self-care."