What made a deep impression on the obstetrician-gynecologist of the "New Life" and what is the indicator of success for him?

Aleko Diakonidze finished the Faculty of Medicine at Kutaisi Akaki Tsereteli State University, also completed a general residency program in the field of Pediatrics at Tbilisi State Medical University, studied obstetrics-gynecology at St. Ioakim and Ann’s Maternity Hospital. He’s been working at the clinic "New Life" of National Center of Surgery as the head of the Obstetrics Unit since 2017. 

- When and why did you choose your profession and the particular field you work in?

– The desire to become a doctor formed with my consciousness and all my life I've worked towards fulfilling this desire. I chose a specific field of obstetrics-gynecology as I gained information about clinical activities. Contact with the beginning of life made a deep impression on me.

- What does it mean to be a doctor for you?

–As I’ve mentioned above, being a doctor isn’t just a profession. It’s the meaning of life. It’s a daily life with great responsibility that became a source of pride on numerous occasions.  

- What do you consider the biggest challenge to this profession?

– The greatest challenge to being a doctor is the complicated and long path you need to take to establish yourself in this profession. Also, the competition that's quite high in modern Georgian medicine.

- What is the greatestwish and goal you’d like to achieve in your professional career?

–All of my profession as a doctor I’ve worked on establishing myself in this field and developing professionally. For me, the number of satisfied patients is the indicator of success, that’s why I wish myself numerous grateful patients.

- What advice would you give to those who are choosing their profession now?

– First of all, love your profession. Specifically for the ones wanting to become a doctor, I’d advise them to have an immense will and work hard to master this profession. It’s not an easy path. You might encounter disappointments, but the pleasure that comes with being a doctor is so great that it’s worth it.

- What do you think about the latest challenge to medicine – COVID 19?

–I think that COVID-19 is the greatest and uncommon challenge of our century, which completely changed the reality for all of us.  Albeit, I believe it remains a great challenge only because of the unknown nature of the virus. I think the world will be able to overcome this challenge in the century of genetic engineering.

- How do you see the development of your field even in 20 years?

– Obstetrics-gynecology is one of the most advanced fields of the last decade. I think this development will continue.

Wish you health!