Petrova Ulyana Mykhailivna

Category: Second

Education:

• Lviv National Medical University named after Danylo Halytsky, specialty “General Medicine”;
• National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L. Shupyk, Department of Neurology №2, internship in Neurology, clinical residency in Neurology, specialization in Medical Psychology

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

• regular participation in scientific-practical conferences, seminars, and congresses on neurology and psychology.

Areas of professional development:

• over 15 years of experience as a neurologist at Railway Clinical Hospital №2 (Kyiv), Kyiv City Clinical Hospital №12, Clinical Hospital “Feofaniya”, private medical center (Chernivtsi), Institute of Neurology and Psychology (Uzhhorod).

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of headaches and migraines;
• comprehensive rehabilitation after brain injuries, monitoring neurological symptoms, and preventing complications;
• identification of nervous system disorders caused by diseases of the heart, blood vessels, endocrine or immune system;
• diagnosis and treatment of peripheral nervous system disorders (polyneuropathies, radiculopathies, neuritis, and compression-ischemic syndromes);
• stroke prevention, management of patients after acute cerebrovascular events, monitoring cognitive functions;
• diagnosis of nerve compressions (carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve, piriformis syndrome, etc.), selection of modern treatment methods;
• individual approach to chronic pain management considering its origin and patient’s psychological state;
• investigation, differential diagnosis, therapy selection, and recommendations for preventing recurrence of dizziness and balance disorders;
• comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and psycho-emotional support of patients with depressive and anxiety disorders, in collaboration with psychologists and psychiatrists.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• psychology;
• psychiatry;
• interdisciplinary collaboration with specialists from related fields — maxillofacial surgeons, rehabilitation therapists, psychotherapists.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy reading books about life and human nature, spending time in cozy cafes, and watching good films in pleasant company. I value moments of calm and harmony in every day.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Take care of your nervous system every day. Adequate sleep, regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, sufficient water intake, and stress control are the foundation for preventing most neurological disorders. If you experience frequent headaches, dizziness, numbness, or fatigue, do not delay visiting a doctor. Timely consultation with a neurologist helps identify the cause, prevent complications, and maintain mental clarity, coordination, and quality of life for many years.”