Pleshakova Oleksandra Volodymyrivna

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University, specialty “General Medicine”;
• Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, internship in Infectious Diseases;
• since 2024, he has been obtaining a second specialization in general practice - family medicine

Areas of professional development:

• constantly improves his qualifications through participation in continuing professional development events, conferences, master classes and seminars from the Dobrobut Academy, Professional Platform, Progress Platform, Medvoice, Ukrainian POCUS Society, GMKA;
• uses only evidence-based and up-to-date sources for training: Medscape, UptoDate, BMJ, CDC, guides from European societies for the treatment of diseases.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of infections transmitted by tick bites, in particular Lyme disease;
• assessment and treatment of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E), which cause inflammation of the liver and can lead to chronic diseases
• treatment of herpes viruses (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster) that cause rashes, pain, and other symptoms;
• diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal infections that may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms;
• treatment of parasitic infections caused by worms that can cause various problems with the digestive system.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• dietetics (nutritional counseling to maintain health, strengthen immunity and prevent infectious diseases);
• family medicine (a comprehensive approach to the health of all family members, including the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases);
• POCUS-ultrasound (the use of on-site ultrasound diagnostics to quickly assess the condition of the patient's organs and systems).

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I love outdoor activities: swimming, hiking in the mountains. I enjoy coffee, reading books, attending music concerts and festivals."

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your health every day! To maintain your health, ensure adequate sleep and rest, a balanced diet, and regular physical activity. These simple and effective habits strengthen the immune system, reduce the risk of disease, and improve overall health. Start with small steps and do it regularly, and you will see positive changes in a short time. Don't neglect vaccinations, and consult a doctor at the first symptoms of illness."