Boiko Vira Mykolaivna

Work experience: 11 years

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University;
• Shupyk National University of Health Care of Ukraine

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

• continuing medical education, participation in Ukrainian and international scientific and practical conferences, congresses and webinars, and thematic improvement courses.

Scientific activity:

• co-author of scientific articles and textbooks for English-speaking students, and author of publications in medical journals.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• assistant of the Department of General Medicine at the Dobrobut Academy;
• conducts practical and theoretical classes in the courses of specialization in ultrasound diagnostics.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• breast ultrasound, in particular, diagnostics of mastopathies, inflammatory diseases and breast tumors;
• ultrasonography of joints: diagnostics of diseases of the radiocarpal, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle joints;
• ultrasonography of abdominal and retroperitoneal organs, including diagnostics of inflammatory diseases and tumors of the liver, gallbladder and biliary tract, pancreas and spleen;
• ultrasonography of genitourinary system organs, in particular, diagnostics of inflammatory diseases and tumors of kidneys, ureters and bladder;
• ultrasonography of the thyroid gland, in particular, diagnostics of inflammatory diseases and tumors;
• ultrasonography of lymph nodes, in particular, diagnostics of inflammatory diseases and tumors of lymph nodes;
• pelvic ultrasonography in women (transabdominal and transvaginal) and pelvic ultrasonography in men (transabdominal), in particular, diagnostics of inflammatory diseases and tumors;
• ultrasonography of salivary glands, in particular, diagnostics of inflammatory diseases and tumors;
• ultrasonography of superficial organs and soft tissues;
• neurosonography.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• gynecology
• gastroenterology;
• endocrinology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I love traveling and walking outdoors. My favorite movies: “White Fang” by Jack London, Life on Loan by Erich Maria Remarque, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma. As for movies, I prefer historical and comedies.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Remember that the basis of health is clean air, water and healthy food. Start your day with joy and end it with a smile. Try not only to treat the disease, but also to maintain your life, guided by the laws of nature and reason. Undergo regular medical examinations and consultations to help identify and prevent possible diseases. Maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular physical activity, and monitor your mental health. A proactive approach to health contributes to a long and satisfying life.”