Yaretska Halyna Valeriivna

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University;
• Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, specialization in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology

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

• regular participation in international and national conferences, congresses, and scientific-practical seminars, including annual events of the Ukrainian Scientific Medical Society of Otolaryngologists, Dobrobut Academy, and Eurolor Academy of Otolaryngologists, promoting the implementation of advanced diagnostic and treatment methods for pediatric ENT diseases;
• continued education through specialized courses, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) courses, ensuring effective response in emergency situations.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• speaker on educational platforms for medical professionals.

Areas of professional development:

• continuous improvement of professional skills to provide high-quality medical care to children with ENT diseases in accordance with international standards and modern protocols.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic ear, throat, and nose diseases;
• detection and screening of tumors in the ear, nose, nasopharynx, pharynx, and larynx for timely treatment;
• endoscopic diagnostic methods;
• hearing function and middle ear condition evaluation (impedance audiometry);
• minor surgical interventions: incision of boils in the ear canal and nasal vestibule, drainage of peritonsillar abscesses, primary surgical treatment of ENT injuries, removal of foreign bodies from the nose, ear, pharynx, and larynx, tympanocentesis, and myringotomy;
• emergency ENT care.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with ENT-related cancers;
• use of radiation therapy for malignant ENT tumors, collaborating with specialists for effective cancer treatment;
• studying blood disorders that affect the ENT organs.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy photography, especially capturing nature and animals. Dogs hold a special place in my life. I prefer science fiction and dystopian films. Some of my favorites are ‘I Am Legend,’ ‘The Hunger Games,’ ‘Avengers,’ and ‘Divergent.’ My favorite book is ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ by John Green.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Take care of your health and your family’s health! Follow the principles of a healthy lifestyle, maintain nasal and ear hygiene, avoid hypothermia, and limit exposure to infections. Choose a doctor you trust, as successful treatment depends on cooperation and mutual understanding with your specialist. Don’t delay visiting an ENT doctor at the first signs of discomfort. Prevention, timely diagnosis, and trust in your doctor are key steps to a healthy life!”