Best Umbilical hernia surgeons in Odesa: TOP 5 doctors

Dr. Hennadii Patlazhan is a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He performs about 500 surgeries each year. Dr. Patlazhan founded the Patlazhan School of Plastic Surgery. He is also a leading surgeon at the Patlazhan Clinic in Odessa, Ukraine.

Dr. Patlazhan received the Stella International Beauty Award in 2018. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He has taken part in 67 scientific forums in 29 countries. He has spoken at 41 conferences and organized international master classes in rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Patlazhan also holds seven patents for innovations in plastic surgery.

Dr. Vladimir Grubnik is a Doctor of Medical Sciences and Professor. He leads the Department of Surgery No. 1 with postgraduate training at Odessa National Medical University in Odessa, Ukraine.

He has received the State Prize of Ukraine. He is also recognized as an Honored Scientist and Technician of Ukraine. Dr. Grubnik is a board member and chairman of the committee on international relations for the Association of Endoscopic Surgeons of Europe.

He serves as vice-president of the Ukrainian Association of Specialists in Minimally Invasive, Endoscopic, and Laser Technologies. His work highlights his leadership in advanced surgical methods and international medical cooperation.

Dr. Bogdan is an expert in advanced endoscopic procedures, such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy. He also performs both minimally invasive and traditional coloproctology treatments, including LHP. He is skilled in endoscopic surgeries like esophageal variceal ligation, polypectomy, gastrointestinal bleeding control, and bile duct procedures such as papillotomy and stenting.

He manages obesity with intragastric balloon placement. Dr. Bogdan also performs laparoscopic and open surgeries for hernias and gallstones. He provides urgent surgical care for acute abdominal conditions, offering thorough management for a wide range of gastrointestinal and surgical issues.

Dr. Vitaly Sholokh is an experienced surgeon and oncosurgeon with more than 16 years in clinical practice. He performs open and laparoscopic abdominal surgeries. He also specializes in minimally invasive phlebology, including endovenous laser coagulation, sclerotherapy, and miniphlebectomy. In addition, he uses advanced techniques in proctology.

Dr. Sholokh earned his medical degree from Odessa State Medical University. He completed his surgical internship after graduation. He has worked in top surgical departments, such as Odessa Railway Hospital, St. Catherine’s Clinic, and OMD-CLINIC. He is a member of the Odessa Association of Surgeons and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAST).