Chronology of events
1992 – Physician neurologist Igor V. Skurikhin and anesthetist Alexander V. Skurikhin made decision of private practice establishment
"I had been brought up in socialism era and it was nearly impossible to survive with state salary only at that time. Hence I felt extremely discomforted when patients were trying to thank for successful treatment and especially when I had been asked “Doctor, how much do I owe you?” At that time I realized that there is no free medical care – there are different sources of payment and finance – state budget, insurance companies and self-payments of patients for medical service. Then I decided – not to have situations of discomfort and uncertainty for doctor and patient it is necessary to define these sources and financial relationships and just to use official casher as an intermediate. (Igor V. Skurikhin, Director General of Medikom Clinic).
This was the way first private medical practice in Ukraine was established in 1992
1992 – setup of two medical wards occupying rented hospital territory
Hospital leaders were combining clinical and administrative work. Physicians working in state hospitals were employed part-time
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First physicians left to right): Prymak A.V., Skurikhin A.V., Klim I.A., Skurikhin I.V. |
Besides patients consulting in clinic Medikom started emergency medical service
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First ambulance was built using RAF minivan and was equipped remarkably better than state ambulance |
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– Medikom ambulance cars |
1993 – expansion of internal diseases in-patient care - medical wards number and that of consulting rooms increased
1996 – Inpatient department, out-patient clinic and laboratory work were synchronized in terms of location and performance. 10-20 patients were seen daily.
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First patients of Medikom out-patient clinic in 1996 |
1997 – Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic and Dentistry Division were started
2000 – In-patient care was expanded and surgical wards were opened.
2002 – successful operation of adult clinic and growing need in quality pediatric medical aid allowed to start Children’s Clinic
During the first year of operation Children’s Clinic had just three examination rooms.
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In 2002 Department of surgery and intensive Care were established and in-patient surgical and therapeutic Departments were expanded to 24 hospital beds. Intensive care ward organization allowed to treat patients with severe health condition including management of emergencies
From 2000 Medikom initiated implementation of modern methods for surgical interventions
New methods aimed to minimize surgical operation related trauma and to improve and shorten recovery. Significant attention also was paid to cosmetic aspects of surgery. This is nowadays is very important for patients.
We were first among private clinics to implement laparoscopic surgery and minimal invasive surgical techniques. Of those laparoscopy and hysteroscopy were used in gynecology, arthroscopy in orthopedic surgery and minimal invasive methods are used in otolaryngology.
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Surgical team leaded by Ignatov I.V. is performing laparoscopic operation |
2003 - Number of Emergency medical service teams increased to 10 units
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Medical aviation – Medikom Emergency Medical Service team is transporting patients within Ukraine territory and abroad |
2007 – surgical methods of obesity treatment were implemented (bariatric - obesity surgery).
2008 – laser surgery was implemented in Medikom Clinic
We use diode laser for vein operations, coagulation of hemorrhoids, removal of skin lesions, etc. Use of laser technology allows our patients’ quick recovery and return to normal life.
2010 – we have more than 500 patients seen by different Divisions of Medikom daily
2011 год – opening of new Children’s and Adult clinic in 6D Gheroev Stalingrada St.
New Medikom division is equipped according to modern medical demands. New Departments: R-ray Diagnostics and Clinical Laboratory
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New Medikom clinic in 6D Gheroev Stalingrada Now we can serve twice more patients |
