Khrystyna Havryliuk

Khrystyna Havryliuk is a general practitioner whose Ukrainian medical degree has been formally recognized in Portugal. She has clinical experience in general medicine, emergency medicine, and palliative care and is currently continuing her postgraduate medical training within the Portuguese healthcare system.

Dr. Havryliuk sees adult patients at UMC Lisbon. She listens carefully, conducts examinations with sensitivity, and explains the next steps in a calm and clear manner. This approach can be particularly reassuring for patients who feel anxious about medical appointments or want enough time to discuss their concerns in detail.

Ukrainian is Dr. Havryliuk’s native language. She is proficient in Portuguese at the C1 level and has limited conversational Russian. Her primary consultation languages are Ukrainian and Portuguese. When needed, UMC can provide support from a medical coordinator for interpretation.

Reasons to See a General Practitioner

A general practitioner is often the first point of contact for new, acute, or nonspecific symptoms, as well as when a patient is unsure which specialist they need.

• general discomfort, weakness, fatigue, or a change in overall well-being;
• fever and symptoms of common acute illnesses;
• cough, sore throat, and other respiratory symptoms;
• an initial evaluation of new or nonspecific symptoms;
• follow-up for chronic conditions and changes in symptoms;
• follow-up and recovery after an urgent medical condition or treatment;
• preventive consultations and general health reviews;
• review of existing laboratory and diagnostic test results;
• development of an initial diagnostic and treatment plan;
• referral to the appropriate specialist or additional testing when indicated.

What to Expect During the Appointment

During the appointment, Dr. Havryliuk reviews the patient’s concerns and medical history, performs a general physical examination, and evaluates any available test results. She then explains the possible causes of the symptoms and recommends the next steps.

Depending on the clinical situation, the plan may include monitoring, treatment, laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, or a referral to a specialist. All recommendations are made individually after a medical assessment.

Education and Medical Training

• 2010–2016 — medical degree, Ivan Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University; qualification in general medical practice;
• 2016–2018 — internship in Emergency and Disaster Medicine at Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University and the Volyn Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine; 2,652 hours of training;
• 2023–2024 — specific recognition of the integrated master’s degree by the Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa;
• 2025 — general medical internship at Hospital São Bernardo in Setúbal;
• since January 2026 — postgraduate specialty training at Unidade Local de Saúde Lisboa Ocidental, USF Descobertas.

Professional Experience

• 2018–2021 — emergency physician at the Volyn Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine in Lutsk;
• 2020–2021 — physician in the Palliative Care Unit at the Volyn Regional Hospice;
• since 2025 — postgraduate medical training and clinical work within Portugal’s public healthcare system.

Her continuing education includes training in trauma first aid, the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory diseases, and diagnostic and treatment algorithms for upper respiratory tract conditions.

Approach to Patient Care

Dr. Havryliuk combines careful clinical assessment with respectful and sensitive communication. She helps patients describe their symptoms step by step, answers questions, and explains which next steps are clinically appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What symptoms can I discuss with Dr. Havryliuk?

You can see a general practitioner for new, acute, or nonspecific symptoms, changes in your overall health, symptoms of common illnesses, and a review of existing laboratory or diagnostic test results.

2. Can I schedule an appointment if I do not know which specialist I need?

Yes. A general practitioner can perform an initial assessment, recommend the next steps, and refer you to the appropriate specialist when necessary.

3. Which languages does Dr. Havryliuk use during appointments?

Her primary consultation languages are Ukrainian and Portuguese. She also understands and speaks a limited amount of Russian. UMC can provide a medical coordinator for interpretation when needed.

4. Does Dr. Havryliuk see children?

No. She sees adult patients age 18 and older.

5. Where are appointments held?

In-person appointments are available at United Medical Clinic in Lisbon at Avenida Defensores de Chaves, 73B.

Schedule an appointment with General Practitioner Khrystyna Havryliuk at UMC Lisbon.