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Dr. Vladimir Shchukin

Dr. Vladimir Shchukin was a bariatric, general and laparoscopic surgeon with over 30 years’ experience. With a twinkle in his eye, his dedication and passion for his craft made him a respected, valued and loved member of society. Dr. Shchukin passed away in November of 2020 due to COVID-19. His passing leaves a massive hole in our hearts that can never be filled.

Life

Professional Career

Dr. Shchukin was a visiting consultant surgeon at The Nairobi Hospital, among other major health facilities in the capital. Having practiced laparoscopic surgery since 2009, he became interested in obesity surgery and went on to specialize in leading bariatric centers in Israel, Belgium, Sweden, Ukraine, Poland and the US.

Beginnings

Coming from the Soviet Union in the late 80s, Dr. Shchukin fell in love with Kenya and her people, touching and saving countless lives

Over 40 years' experience

At the age of 25, he was the youngest head surgeon in his home town of Bershad’, Ukraine.

1000+ bariatric surgeries

Following his own successful Gastric Sleeve, Dr. Shchukin found his new passion to be bariatric surgery.

Trained in 10+ countries

Top bariatric centers in the US, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Lebanon, Egypt, and Lithuania,

Thousands lives touched

Skilled musician, highly intelligent, kind, and a true gentleman, he was deeply loved by those who knew him.

Early life

Born in Kyrgyzstan to Ukrainian Veterinarian parents, little Vladimir brought joy to people around his from a young age with his quick wit, vast intellect, and musical skill.

Becoming Dr. Shchukin

Dr. Shchukin studied in Vinnyitsa Medical University in Ukraine. He later specialized in General Surgery in Donetsk, studying English with the hopes of leaving the Soviet Union in search for a better life

Great Adventure

What was first meant to be a few years abroad turned into almost 3 decades. In 1994, Dr. Shchukin and his family moved South Africa to Kenya where they lived and worked in Eldoret Hospital and Aga Khan Kisumu, before finally opening their own practice in Eldoret in 2002

Nairobi Bariatric Center

Dr. Shchukin and his family finally settled in Nairobi where the husband and wife team founded Nairobi Bariatric Center in 2008. They worked hard and expanded to service thousands of people and impact countless lives

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