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Sergey G. Prikhodko, MD, PhD
Chief Medical Officer | Oncologist & Oral Oncologist, Face-and-Jaw Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Sergey Prikhodko is the Chief Physician of the Elena Canton Clinic and a Candidate of Medical Sciences (MD, PhD). He holds dual specializations in Oncology and Stomatology (Oral Medicine). With 45 years of clinical experience, he is a leading expert in the cryosurgical treatment of tumors.
Specialties:
- Dermato-Oncology: Expert in differential diagnosis (full-body skin examination, palpation of regional lymph nodes, digital dermatoscopy with photo-mapping, biopsy, and histology). He performs cryodestruction of primary and recurrent skin cancers on the face and body (regardless of stage), as well as the removal of papillomas, seborrheic keratosis, and hemangiomas.
- Surgical Oncology: Specializes in the excision of melanoma with complex reconstructive plastic surgery (using local tissue and skin grafts) to close post-operative defects.
- Head & Neck Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of oral mucosal cancer, cancer of the vermilion border of the lip, leukoplakia, and lichen planus. He performs cryodestruction for early-stage oral and lip cancers.
- Palliative Mammology: Conducts palliative cryodestruction of ulcerated breast cancer tumors to arrest bleeding and reduce tumor volume.
Irina A. Matveeva, MD
Deputy Chief Physician | Oncologist & Dermatologist
Dr. Irina Matveeva serves as the Deputy Chief Physician for Outpatient Care. She is a distinguished Oncologist with 38 years of experience in diagnosing and treating skin pathologies.
Specialties:
- Dermato-Oncology: Specializes in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions using digital dermatoscopy and histological verification. She is an expert in the cryodestruction of primary and recurrent skin cancers, keloid scars, actinic keratosis, plantar warts, and extensive skin hemangiomas.
- Mammology (Breast Cancer Specialist): She is an active participant in medical consiliums (tumor boards) for breast cancer patients. Her practice includes palliative cryodestruction of disintegrating breast tumors to manage symptoms such as bleeding and to reduce tumor mass.
Sergey G. Petrovsky, MD, PhD
Oncologist, Mammologist & Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Sergey Petrovsky is a Candidate of Medical Sciences (MD, PhD) specializing in Oncology. He combines oncological expertise with reconstructive techniques and has 35 years of clinical experience.
Specialties:
- Dermato-Oncology: Conducting thorough differential diagnoses (palpation, dermatoscopy, biopsy). He performs cryodestruction for skin cancers of all stages, as well as benign formations like keratomas and viral warts.
- Reconstructive Surgery: He specializes in the surgical excision of melanoma, focusing on the aesthetic closure of defects using local tissue flaps and free skin grafts.
- Mammology: Management of breast cancer patients through medical commissions. He performs palliative procedures (cryodestruction) on ulcerated breast carcinomas to stop hemorrhage and reduce tumor size.
Irina E. Petrovskaya, MD
Gynecologic Oncologist & Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Dr. Irina Petrovskaya is a dual-certified specialist in Oncology and Gynecology with 35 years of experience. She focuses on women’s reproductive health and skin malignancies.
Specialties:
- Gynecologic Oncology: Expert in differential diagnosis including video-colposcopy, vulvoscopy, and swab testing for high-risk HPV (Human Papillomavirus) strains. She performs cryodestruction for dysplasia of the vulva, vagina, and cervix; carcinoma in situ; and genital papillomas/condylomas.
- Dermato-Oncology: Diagnosis and cryodestruction of skin cancers (primary or recurrent), seborrheic keratosis, and hemangiomas on the face and body.
- Benign Lesions: Treatment of keloid scars, actinic keratosis, and viral warts via cryosurgery.
Svetlana G. Savelyeva, MD
Ultrasound Diagnostic Specialist
Dr. Svetlana Savelyeva is a highly experienced diagnostic physician with 38 years of experience in medical imaging.
Specialties:
- Ultrasound Diagnostics (USG): She specializes in imaging malignant tumors of the skin, soft tissues, mammary glands (breasts), salivary glands, male and female reproductive organs, the abdominal cavity, and lymph nodes.
- Interventional Diagnostics: Performs ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsies of neoplasms to ensure precise tissue sampling for laboratory analysis.
- Breast Cancer Care: Participates in multidisciplinary medical commissions for the diagnosis and management of breast cancer.
Marianna V. Lopatina, MD
Dermatologist & Venereologist
Dr. Marianna Lopatina specializes in general dermatology for both adults and children, focusing on the early detection of skin changes.
Specialties:
- General Dermatology: Diagnosis of benign, pre-cancerous, and malignant skin conditions, including melanoma. She treats various forms of dermatitis.
- Mole Mapping: Performs digital dermatoscopy of nevi (moles) and creates “mole maps” for high-risk patients to monitor changes over time.
- Cryosurgery: Removal of viral warts (hand and plantar), contagiosum molluscum, papillomas, point hemangiomas, pyogenic granulomas, and keloid scars.
Natalia A. Raevskaya, MD
Medical Oncologist (Chemotherapy Specialist)
Dr. Natalia Raevskaya is a Medical Oncologist with 43 years of experience, dedicated to the systemic treatment of cancer.
Specialties:
- Systemic Therapy: Specializes in chemotherapy protocols for malignant tumors of the breast.
- Multidisciplinary Care: She is a key member of medical consiliums and expert commissions, helping to determine the best course of treatment for patients with breast cancer.