 I
was born in 1955 in Moscow, Russia. The decision to become a doctor
came early, when I was in the fifth grade. I was able to participate
in the biomedical research since I was 14. At that time organ
transplantation seemed to be the answer to all problems. In
collaboration with another high school student I developed a method of
heart transplantation in frogs. This work was exhibited at the All
Union Industrial Exhibition '72. After graduating high school I
worked as a research technician (cardiophysiology) for one year and
then entered a PA school, which I graduated summa cum laude in '76.
That same year I won a prestigious award, "The Best Physician
Assistant of Moscow". In the Medical school I became interested
in yoga (which I practiced until my departure from Russia) and
alternative medicine. I also continued the research, this time it was
neurophysiology. After graduating from medical school in 1982 and
completing a one-year internship in internal medicine, I began my work
as a family physician. In 1983 I met a homeopathic physician who
became my personal tutor for the next five years. He received his
homeopathic education in Philadelphia in the early 1900's.
Practicing homeopathy was the most essential part of my professional
and personal life.
In 1988 my family and myself left Russia. Almost everything in my
professional carrier had to be rebuilt. I was very fortunate to get a
position as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the field of
neuroendocrinology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New
York. In four years at Columbia I was able to sharpen my skills as a
scientist, and learn many important things about the American culture.
Homeopathy still remained a very important part of my life. I
participated in the 1989 conference of the National Center of
Homeopathy. I also continued my studies. My friends and family members
were all the patients I had at that time. In order to get a license to
practice medicine in the US I had to pass board exams and complete
residency training.
In 1994 all the exams were passed. I decided to continue my training
in the field of psychiatry. I was accepted by the Department of
Psychiatry of the Beth Israel Medical Center. Last year of my
residency training I served as a Chief Resident.
I completed numerous courses with the National Center for
Homeopathy and a professional course with the Center for
Homeopathic Education and Development of the BOIRON Institute. I
am a graduate of the New England School of Homeopathy. I also
was honored to study with one of the greatest homeopaths of our time George
Vithoulkas.
I spent almost 4 years at the Center for Health and Healing (CHH)
of the Beth Israel Medical Center (New York). Presently I am in
private practice and remain on the Faculty of CHH.
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