Rostyslav L. Valikhnovski
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon · Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (PhD) · Docent · Honored Doctor of Ukraine · Founder of Valikhnovski Surgery Institute & Valikhnovski Academy
Surgical Practice
28 years of surgical seniority, over 15,000 surgical procedures, and 511K+ patients from more than 30 nations worldwide.
Valikhnovski Surgery Institute
Private multidisciplinary surgical institute in Kyiv (Protasiv Yar St., 23). Established in 1998.
State & Academic Honors
Honored Doctor of Ukraine, Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (PhD), Docent, Personal Physician to President Yushchenko (2005–2010).
Valikhnovski Academy
Educational platform for surgeons (SurginomX): Live Surgery, ATLS standards, USMLE/PLAB, CME accreditation for 40 countries.
Dr. Rostyslav Valikhnovski is a Ukrainian plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (PhD), Honored Doctor of Ukraine, and Founder & Chief Surgeon of Valikhnovski Surgery Institute in Kyiv. His career integrates complex reconstructive surgery, private hospital infrastructure, medical education, international surgical missions, and sustained philanthropic care.
Valikhnovski Surgery Institute
Since 1998, Valikhnovski Surgery Institute has evolved into a premier multidisciplinary surgical center. Based on verified institutional data, the institute provides care across 28 surgical disciplines, is situated in central Kyiv, operates 43 advanced equipment units, and maintains a 30% pro-bono surgical quota. During wartime, reconstructive, military, and maxillofacial trauma surgeries have become central priorities.
Valikhnovski Academy
A dedicated educational pillar is Valikhnovski Academy (global English platform: SurginomX): an online and hands-on learning hub for medical students, surgical residents, and practicing doctors focused on surgical mastery, live operating feeds, combat surgery, ATLS, USMLE/PLAB, and international certification standards.
Public Health Leadership
A notable dimension of his career is public health advocacy: national television medical projects, health education, and international medical tourism.
Dr. Rostyslav Valikhnovski is renowned as a pioneering Ukrainian plastic and reconstructive surgeon who built a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem: a private surgery institute, a medical training academy, international collaborations, philanthropic missions, and public medical education.
Complex Reconstructive Surgery
Restoring appearance and vital function after congenital, acquired, and post-traumatic defects — facial structures, head, neck, body, and limbs.
Valikhnovski Surgery Institute
Private multidisciplinary surgical institute in Kyiv founded in 1998. 28 surgical specialties and a comprehensive team in central Kyiv.
Post-Trauma & Combat Reconstruction
Key focus areas: combat wound surgery, treatment of gunshot and blast injuries, 24/7 maxillofacial trauma care, and pro-bono operations for wounded defenders.
Surgical Education for Doctors
Valikhnovski Academy / SurginomX: live operating broadcasts, CME credits, USMLE/PLAB, ATLS, combat trauma protocols, and global training curricula.
International Collaborations
Harvard / Shriners Boston (2019, pediatric cleft lip missions), Discovery Body Bizarre, MASC congress, Kyiv Global Surgery Congress 2017 (12 nations).
Public Health & Media Advocacy
Medical TV series, health education, international medical tourism (1998–2016: ~7,000 international patients out of 123,000 treated), and public health communication.
Not merely an individual surgeon, but an integrated healthcare ecosystem across six functional layers: clinical mastery, trauma & reconstruction, surgical education, international outreach, philanthropic mission, and institutional scale.
Clinical Practice
Valikhnovski Surgery Institute: complex reconstructive surgeries, 28 surgical directions, and a multidisciplinary surgical brigade located adjacent to the Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Trauma & Reconstruction
Combat trauma surgery, treatment of gunshot and shrapnel wounds, 24/7 maxillofacial emergency center. Collaborative partnerships with military hospitals and pro-bono surgical funding for defenders.
Surgical Education
Valikhnovski Academy / SurginomX: online and hands-on courses, live surgery broadcasts, ATLS, USMLE/PLAB, IPRAS standards. Audience: students, interns, surgeons; CME accreditation.
International Collaborations
Harvard Medical School / Shriners Boston (cleft lip 2019), Discovery Body Bizarre, MASC (diamond partner), Kyiv Global Surgery Congress 2017 hosting faculty from 12 countries.
Philanthropic Mission
30% pro-bono surgical quota (according to institutional records). Care for children with congenital defects, war trauma patients, and named TNMU scholarship (est. 2025) for children of fallen defenders.
Institutional Scaling
Valikhnovski Surgery Partners — clinical partner network aligned with European standards, "Recover Everyone" mission, SIMPLYNOMX digital architecture, and talent pipeline via the Academy.
Authentic photography of Valikhnovski Surgery Institute: founder, surgical brigade, operating suites, and clinical facilities.
Photographs courtesy of Valikhnovski Surgery Institute.
Publicly verified clinical metrics of Valikhnovski Surgery Institute. Methodology & Data Scope →
Flagship institutional asset of Dr. Rostyslav Valikhnovski. Established in 1998. A private multidisciplinary surgical center in central Kyiv (Protasiv Yar St., 23 — adjacent to the Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery). Modern facility opened in 2017.
Clinic of Complex Cases
Treating complex cases turned away by other centers. Multidisciplinary surgical brigade and proprietary equipment.
Explore Section →Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery
Correction of congenital and acquired deformities, functional disorders, trauma sequelae. Facial, head, neck, body, and extremity procedures.
Explore Section →Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Surgery
Trauma, fractures, jaw deformities, implants, orthognathic surgery. Dedicated 24/7 maxillofacial acute trauma center.
Explore Section →Military & Combat Trauma Reconstruction
Surgical management of gunshot wounds and combat injuries. Direct collaboration with military hospitals (pro bono).
Explore Section →Pediatric Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive program for children with complex cleft lip defects in collaboration with Harvard Medical School / Shriners Hospitals Boston (est. 2019).
Explore Section →Academy Educational Ecosystem
Valikhnovski Academy / SurginomX integrated with clinical operations: live surgery feeds, surgical mentorship for students and interns.
Explore Section →In the context of full-scale war, reconstructive surgery plays a critical humanitarian role. It restores vital function, natural appearance, and dignity after severe trauma: breathing, speech, mastication, and pain-free mobility.
Military Surgery Track
Surgical management and tissue reconstruction of gunshot and shrapnel injuries.
Maxillofacial Trauma Center
24/7 emergency care for acute craniofacial fractures and complex bone defects.
Post-Burn Reconstruction
Release of scar contractures, autologous tissue grafting, and foreign body debridement.
Hospital Partnerships
Partnership with military hospitals and engagement of leading international reconstructive surgeons.
Philanthropic Funding
Charitable funding of complex reconstructive procedures for wounded military personnel.
Surgical Training
Specialized hands-on masterclasses and clinical knowledge transfer via Valikhnovski Academy.
Emergency & Trauma
Emergency surgery · Military surgery (gunshot & blast trauma) · Maxillofacial trauma 24/7
Reconstructive & Plastic
Reconstructive surgery · Facial surgery · Craniofacial · Rhinoplasty · Septoplasty · Laser breast surgery
Head & Neck Surgery
ENT surgery · Maxillofacial surgery · Facial nerve & salivary gland procedures
Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncology · Head & neck oncosurgery · Skin/neoplasm facial oncoplastic resections
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgery · Congenital anomalies · Cleft lip repair (Harvard / Shriners partnership)
General & Minimally Invasive
Laparoscopic hernioplasty · Phlebology · Day surgery · Laser interventions
Dermatosurgery & Hair
Robotic hair restoration · Advanced laser dermatosurgery
Intensive Care & Resuscitation
Management of complex multidisciplinary patients (founded on Ottawa Civic Hospital surgical fellowship experience)
Harvard / Shriners Boston
2019: collaborative reconstructive surgeries for Ukrainian infants with complex cleft lip defects. 12 patients aged 1–3 months.
Explore Section → Surgical CongressKyiv Global Surgery Congress 2017
Nov 22–23, 2017. Co-organized with A7 Conferences. Landmark Ukrainian surgical congress; faculty from 12 countries; European protocols; live broadcasts.
Explore Section → TV DocumentaryDiscovery BODY BIZARRE
Global medical documentary filmed on-site at the institute. Featured a unique clinical case of rare Madelung disease.
Explore Section → Diamond PartnerMASC Congress
Diamond partner. 40 international faculty; topics covered face transplantation, cellular therapies, and complex reconstructions.
Explore Section →Training the Next Generation of Surgeons
Educational platform for students, surgical residents, and practicing doctors. Global portal: SurginomX. Curricula center around live surgery from the institute's operating suites aligned with international training protocols.
Live Surgery
Daily live operating room broadcasts with real-time surgeon annotations and anatomical overlays.
International Standards
ATLS · USMLE · PLAB · IPRAS standards; rigorous preparation for international licensing exams.
Combat Trauma Protocols
Dedicated wartime surgical track; advanced qualification in ballistic and trauma reconstruction.
CME / Professional Credits
25 credits per 6 months, 50 credits per 12 months. Global enrolled community across 40 countries.
According to verified institutional records, the institute systematically provides complex reconstructive surgical care pro bono to patients unable to afford treatment.
Pediatric Deformities
Reconstructive care for children with congenital defects (including Harvard / Shriners cleft lip mission).
Complex Trauma
Reconstructive restoration for civilians suffering from devastating wartime and trauma injuries.
Wounded Military Personnel
Partnership with philanthropic funds to finance surgical treatment for Ukrainian defenders.
Named TNMU Scholarship
Named scholarship (est. Nov 18, 2025) for children of fallen defenders with full Academy access.
Curated selection of official videos from YouTube channel @VALIKHNOVSKI: clinical insights and expert surgical commentary.
How to Properly Treat Burns
Dr. Valikhnovski provides clinical guidance on acute burn care, tissue grafting, and post-traumatic restoration. Directly connected to the institute's reconstructive mission.
Watch on YouTube →
What You Should Know About Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgeries — Key Insights
Why Hernias Develop & Prevention
How Face Transplantation Works
Life After Breast Cancer: Reconstruction
How to Strengthen Immunity & COVID-19
Chernobyl Series — Medical Commentary
Archive of Dr. Rostyslav Valikhnovski's public presence in national media and clinical professional registries.
Official Portals & Decrees
- Valikhnovski Surgery InstituteOfficialvalikhnovskimd.com
- Valikhnovski AcademyOfficialEducational Platform
- SurginomX (Academy EN)OfficialGlobal Version
- Valikhnovski Surgery PartnersOfficial«Recover Everyone»
Academic & Institutional
- TNMU — Named ScholarshipUniversitytdmu.edu.ua · 2025
- IEU — Academy PresentationUniversityInternational European Univ.
- MedExpert — KGSC 2017MediaMedical Journal
National Media
- "Reconstructive Surgery…"MediaUriadovy Kuryer
- Medical Tourism 1998–2016MediaHealth-ua
- "Vysoky Zamok" — InterviewMediaRegional Press
- Valikhnovski Dossier — LB.uaMediaLB.ua
Scientific Publications
- The Lancet — TCDD YushchenkoJournal2009 · DOI: 10.1016/S0140
Valikhnovski Surgery Institute — official site
Official institute website: clinical specializations, statistics, surgical team, and milestones.
Valikhnovski Academy
Educational platform: live operating broadcasts, ATLS, USMLE/PLAB, and CME credits.
SurginomX (Academy EN)
Global English edition of the Academy tailored for the international medical community.
Valikhnovski Surgery Partners
Clinical partner network built on European standards, "Recover Everyone" mission, SIMPLYNOMX digital suite.
TNMU — Named Dr. Valikhnovski Scholarship
Nov 18, 2025 agreement establishing a named annual scholarship for children of fallen defenders.
TCDD poisoning in Victor Yushchenko — The Lancet
Sorg O. et al., Lancet 374(9696):1179-1185. Dr. Valikhnovski — co-author.
Kyiv Global Surgery Congress '17 was held in Kyiv
Independent coverage of KGSC 2017 congress — Nov 22-23, 12 countries represented.
"Reconstructive Surgery is Called to Save Lives"
Government gazette — in-depth interview on the philosophy and mission of reconstructive surgery.
Medical Tourism in Ukraine: Challenges & Prospects
Statistical analysis 1998-2016: ~7,000 international medical tourists out of 123,000 total patients.
"After Yushchenko's Poisoning, I Performed Six Operations"
First-hand account regarding six reconstructive facial surgeries. Both historical accounts documented.
Valikhnovski Dossier — LB.ua
Biographical profile with state governance and clinical leadership context.
TV Projects Featuring Dr. Valikhnovski
Lead medical expert: "Return My Beauty", "I'm Ashamed of My Body", "Matters to Everyone", and other series.
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