Head of Medical Law Practice
Specializes in medical, corporate, and migration law. Has extensive experience working with medical and pharmaceutical businesses, particularly in licensing, circulation of medicines, and comprehensive legal support of healthcare institutions, including corporate, tax, and employment matters, as well as market entry projects of foreign companies into Ukraine.
Case: Medical license obtained for an ultrasound clinic
Opening your own ultrasound (US) office is one of the most popular paths for doctors who want to work independently. Demand for ultrasound diagnostics remains consistently high, and the small office format allows you to start without major investments.
However, in practice, many doctors face a problem — a medical practice license for ultrasound may seem simple at first glance. In reality, even minor mistakes in documents or non-compliance of the premises with regulatory requirements can lead to a refusal from the Ministry of Health.
In this case, we show how we helped a client open an ultrasound office from scratch and obtain a medical license on the first attempt, without revisions or delays.
Client Profile
A medical doctor specializing in ultrasound diagnostics approached us. She had experience working in a public healthcare institution and, after several years of practice, decided to start working independently and open her own ultrasound office.
Her situation was quite typical for the market:
- she had experience and qualifications;
- she understood where and how to work;
- but had no experience in obtaining a medical license;
- and was concerned about getting a refusal due to bureaucratic nuances.
During the initial consultation, it became clear that her request was much broader than simply obtaining a license for an ultrasound office.
Her key concerns included:
- what type of premises is suitable for an ultrasound office;
- whether it is possible to operate as a sole proprietor and which business activity codes are required;
- what documents are needed for a medical practice license for ultrasound;
- how to confirm compliance of the premises with Ministry of Health requirements;
- how to avoid refusal during the application process.
How We Helped
Stage 1. Selecting premises compliant with Ministry of Health requirements — we analyzed several options and helped choose one that fully met the requirements for an ultrasound office:
- proper area and zoning;
- ability to equip a doctor’s workspace;
- compliance with sanitary standards;
- no risks during approval.
This allowed us to immediately avoid common mistakes that often lead to license refusals.
Stage 2. One of the critical aspects is documentation confirming accessibility for people with limited mobility, as well as a contract for medical waste disposal.
Many applicants either ignore this requirement or submit incorrect documents. In our case, we:
- explained the legal requirements to the client;
- organized obtaining the correct conclusion and contract;
- verified compliance before submission.
Stage 3. Preparation of documents for the medical practice license
We fully handled the preparation of the licensing package for the ultrasound office:
- completed information on material and technical resources;
- included details about the equipment (ultrasound machine);
- prepared information about the doctor’s qualifications;
- drafted the application and document description in accordance with Ministry requirements.
Special attention was given to ensuring that all data was consistent, which is critical to avoiding refusal.
Stage 4. Submission and сопровождение until the Ministry’s decision
We independently organized the submission process and monitored the entire review procedure.
The client did not need to:
- understand the submission process;
- communicate with government authorities;
- track the application status.
Thanks to the properly structured strategy and preparation, there were no remarks from the Ministry of Health. This is exactly the result we aim for in every case — obtaining a medical license on the first submission.
Result of Cooperation
At first glance, the result is obvious — the client obtained a license for her ultrasound office. However, the real value is much greater.
As a result of our cooperation, she:
- launched her own medical business in the shortest possible time;
- obtained the legal right to practice without risk of fines;
- avoided time losses on resubmissions and corrections;
- saved money that could have been lost due to incorrect premises or documentation.
Most importantly, she gained confidence in her operations and was able to immediately focus on working with patients and developing her practice.
Why Choose Prikhodko & Partners
This ultrasound office case is just one example of how proper legal support allows you to obtain a medical license without refusals.
Prikhodko & Partners specializes in medical licensing and provides full turnkey support.
We don’t just prepare documents — we:
- analyze your situation before submission;
- help you avoid costly mistakes;
- support every stage of the licensing process;
- focus on the result — obtaining the license on the first attempt.
If you are planning to open an ultrasound office or obtain a medical practice license, contact us. We will help you go through this process quickly, correctly, and without unnecessary risks.
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