Ukrainian Doctor Uses Social Media for Efficient Patient Communication

In Izyaslav, Ukraine, Dr. Vasyl Ornat, a gastroenterologist and endoscopist, uses social media to connect with patients. Responding to a user's question about how to contact him, Dr. Ornat demonstrates how to find his phone number in his profile. He encourages users to send a message rather than call, highlighting the efficiency of this approach for scheduling appointments or making inquiries about procedures like colonoscopies and gastroscopies. The doctor's use of social media reflects a growing trend among healthcare professionals to leverage digital platforms for patient outreach and communication. "It's much more efficient for patients to message me," Dr. Ornat explains in the video. "This allows me to manage my time effectively and ensure prompt responses to their queries."