Highest Category Physician

Consultation and treatment with a neurosurgeon in Ternopil

Oleksii Leontiev

PhD in Medicine • Over 20 Years of Experience

Head of the Neurosurgery Department at the Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise «Ternopil Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital» (since 2022). Specializes in minimally invasive treatment of spinal and brain conditions.

More About the Doctor

3000+

surgeries performed

15+

training courses in Europe

20+

training courses at leading clinics in Ukraine

memberships in international and European neurosurgical associations

More than 3000

members of the Spinal Neurosurgery Section of the Ukrainian Association of Neurosurgeons

20+

years of experience (since 2002)

Areas of Expertise

All Services

Skull Conditions Brain Conditions Spine Conditions Spinal Cord Conditions Peripheral Nerve Conditions

When Should You See a Neurosurgeon?

Don’t delay your visit if you are experiencing one or more of the listed symptoms. Early diagnosis can help avoid surgery and allow for minimally invasive treatment.

Lower Back Pain Radiating to the Leg

Sharp or aching back pain radiating to the buttock, thigh, or foot.
Related diagnoses: Intervertebral disc herniation, osteochondrosis, spinal canal stenosis.

Chronic and Acute Neck Pain

Pain when turning the head, radiating to the shoulder, shoulder blade, or arm.
Related diagnoses: Cervical disc protrusion and herniation, osteochondrosis manifestations.

Post-Traumatic Spine and Head Complications

Pain or discomfort following falls, car accidents, or sports injuries.
Related diagnoses: Post-traumatic deformities, vertebral instability.

Numbness and Weakness in the Limbs

Loss of sensation in the fingers or toes, tingling sensation, weakness in grip.
Related diagnoses: Nerve root compression, tunnel syndromes, spinal cord pathologies.

Frequent Headaches and Dizziness

Loss of sensation in the fingers or toes, tingling sensation, weakness in grip.
Related diagnoses: Nerve root compression, tunnel syndromes, spinal cord pathologies.

Pain That Does Not Respond to Medication

Prolonged pain syndrome when standard drug treatment provides no relief.
Related diagnoses: Chronic facet syndromes, complex neurosurgical cases.

How the Appointment Works (Treatment Steps)

Step 1

Initial Consultation and Examination

Step 2

MRI / CT Scan Analysis (including remote review)

Step 3

Development of an Individual Treatment Plan (conservative treatment or minimally invasive surgery)

Step 4

Rehabilitation and Follow-up

FAQ (Frequently Asked Patient Questions)

Answers to the most common questions about appointments, diagnostics, and treatment

No, surgery is a last resort. Over 80–90% of patients with hernias are successfully treated conservatively or with minimally invasive procedures. Surgery is only recommended when there are clear indications (severe pain unresponsive to medication, limb weakness, bowel/bladder dysfunction).

Bring all available medical documents: discharge summaries, previous test results, and most importantly, MRI/CT images (preferably on a disc or USB drive, not just a written report). Write down the names of any medications you are currently taking.

Yes, you can send MRI/CT images remotely for a preliminary assessment and to determine whether an in-person visit or additional diagnostics are needed.

Thanks to minimally invasive techniques, patients typically begin walking on the day of surgery or the next day. Hospital discharge occurs on day 1–3, and full return to normal life takes 2–4 weeks.

MRI is preferred for assessing soft tissues, intervertebral discs, and the spinal cord and brain. CT is more commonly used for detailed examination of bone structures. If you are unsure, it is better to have a consultation first to avoid unnecessary tests.

Appointments and treatment are carried out at the Neurosurgery Department of the Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise «Ternopil Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital» using modern surgical equipment.

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Contacts and Appointment Booking

Clinic Address

Ternopil, 14 Troleibusna St.
Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise «Ternopil Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital» (Neurosurgery Department)

Working Hours

Mon – Fri: 08:30 – 17:00
Sat – Sun: Day off (urgent cases — by arrangement)

Direct Contact

Phone: (073) 486 18 85
Messengers: Facebook

Landmark

Reception / neurosurgery building. Convenient parking available, with access for patients with limited mobility.