Dr. Diana Betzinska
Pediatric Neurologist · Pediatric Neurorehabilitation · Regenerative Medicine
Pediatric neurologist with 13+ years of clinical experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and neurorehabilitation of children with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental delays, ADHD, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and behavioral disorders, with additional experience in individualized regenerative and cell-based treatment programs.
PhD · Pediatric Neurology & Neurorehabilitation
13 + years of experience
UA · RU
Professional Biography
Dr. Nadiia Kiian, PhD, is a pediatric neurologist and specialist in pediatric neurorehabilitation with over 13 years of clinical experience in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of children with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions.
She graduated from Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University in 2013 with a degree in Pediatrics and completed her postgraduate training in Pediatrics in 2015. Her subsequent professional development has included additional medical specialization, advanced training in functional diagnostics, and international professional training.
Dr. Kiian provides comprehensive neurological assessment for children from birth to 18 years of age. Her diagnostic approach may include the evaluation and interpretation of electroencephalography (EEG), neurosonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), genetic testing, and metabolic investigations as part of an individualized clinical assessment.
Her clinical expertise includes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), psychomotor and speech development delays, speech disorders, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, encephalopathies, perinatal and post-hypoxic nervous system injuries, as well as other neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. She also works with children experiencing hyperactivity, anxiety, tic disorders, and behavioral difficulties.
A major focus of Dr. Kiian’s practice is the development of individualized treatment and pediatric neurorehabilitation programs tailored to each child’s neurological, developmental, cognitive, motor, and behavioral needs. Depending on the individual clinical situation, these multidisciplinary programs may incorporate contemporary neurorehabilitation techniques, transcranial micropolarization, bioacoustic correction, barotherapy, and other supportive therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Kiian has extensive experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including more than 12 years of clinical work in this field. Within comprehensive and individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs, she also participates in the assessment, neurological monitoring, and follow-up of children receiving regenerative and cell-based therapies when clinically appropriate.
Her scientific work complements her clinical practice. In 2025, Dr. Kiian defended her doctoral research in Pediatrics and holds the scientific degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences (PhD equivalent). She is an author of scientific publications, including research indexed in Scopus, and participates in Ukrainian and international scientific conferences in pediatrics, pediatric neurology, and related medical fields.
Dr. Kiian has also developed methodological approaches to combined treatment and rehabilitation strategies for children with developmental delays. Her work is based on individualized clinical assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of contemporary neurological and neurorehabilitation approaches.
Alongside her clinical and scientific work, Dr. Kiian serves as Medical Director of the CSM Clinic Network, combining hands-on medical practice with experience in the development and coordination of multidisciplinary pediatric care.
Areas of expertise
Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Comprehensive assessment and individualized management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, developmental delays, speech disorders, and related neurodevelopmental conditions
Pediatric Neurological Diagnostics
Neurological assessment from birth to 18 years, integrating EEG, neurosonography, MRI, genetic, and metabolic investigations
Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy & Neurological Injury
Assessment and multidisciplinary management of cerebral palsy, epilepsy, encephalopathies, post-hypoxic and perinatal nervous system injuries, and neurological recovery after trauma or stroke
Polyneuropathies & Peripheral Neurology
Diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system
Regenerative Neurology
Neurological assessment, monitoring and follow-up within regenerative medicine and cell therapy programs
Education & Qualifications
2013 — Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
Degree in Pediatrics · Physician Qualification
2015 — Specialist Certification in Pediatrics
Completed postgraduate internship training in Pediatrics
2017 — Additional Specialization
Pediatric Nephrology
2023 — Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine
Specialization in Functional Diagnostics
2023 — West Ukrainian National University
Master’s Degree with Honours in Management · Management and Administration
2025 — Candidate of Medical Sciences / PhD Equivalent in Pediatrics
Dissertation: “Genetic and Epigenetic Factors in the Development of Dysmetabolic Nephropathy in Children”
Professional Specialization
Pediatric Neurology · Pediatric Neurorehabilitation
International Professional Training
Greece and France — 2017
Georgia and Estonia — 2023
Academic & Scientific Activity
Scientific publications, including Scopus-indexed research
Participation in Ukrainian and international scientific conferences
Videos & Insights
What Our Patients Say
A Parent’s Story: Our 16-Year-Old Son
A Parent’s Story: Our 16-Year-Old Son With Autism Age: 16 years
A Father’s Story: My 5-Year-Old Son
A Father’s Story: My 5-Year-Old Son With Autism Age: 5 years
A Mother’s Story: Our 8-Year-Old Son
A Mother’s Story: Our 8-Year-Old Son From Ireland Age: 8 years
A Mother’s Story: Our 6-Year-Old Son
A Mother’s Story: Our 6-Year-Old Son With Autism Age: 6 years
A Mother’s Story: My 10-Year-Old Son
A Mother’s Story: My 10-Year-Old Son With Autism Age: 10 years
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