About
Lioudmila Kinachtchouk, MD brings a distinguished international training background to her internal medicine practice in Saginaw, Michigan. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine with honors from Ternopil State Medical University in Ternopil, Ukraine in 1989. , finishing in 1996. She holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and specializes in internal and preventive medicine.
Dr. Kinachtchouk serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Central Michigan University, a role she has held since 2015. She previously served as Chief of Staff at St. Mary's of Michigan Hospital and currently sits on the board of Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. She is an active member of the American Medical Society, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the Saginaw Medical Society. She speaks English, Ukrainian, and Russian and understands Polish. Outside of medicine, she enjoys tennis, golf, and skiing.
Education & Training
Medical School
Ternopil State Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine — Doctorate of Medicine, 1989, Graduated with Honors
Residency
Internal Medicine, Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals Inc., Saginaw, MI, 1993-1996
Additional Training
Externship: Internal Medicine, Saint Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada, 1991-1992
Certifications
Languages
Polish (understands), Ukrainian, English, Russian
Who is Dr. Kinachtchouk right for?
Dr. Kinachtchouk is a strong fit for adults seeking proactive, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes benefit from her preventive focus. She works well with patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours and weekend phone availability. Those who want comprehensive annual wellness screenings and a long-term care partnership will find her approach well-matched to their goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kinachtchouk specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She focuses on combining advanced preventive screening with personalized, education-driven care. Her clinical approach addresses both chronic disease management and long-term wellness planning.
Yes. Dr. Kinachtchouk holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree with honors from Ternopil State Medical University and completed her internal medicine residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals Inc.
Dr. Kinachtchouk earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Ternopil State Medical University in Ukraine in 1989. She completed an internal medicine externship at Saint Michael's Hospital in Toronto and finished her residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals Inc. in 1996.
Yes. Every office visit is with Dr. Kinachtchouk. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants for appointments.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Kinachtchouk by phone after-hours and on weekends. This direct physician access is a core part of her MDVIP membership.
Dr. Kinachtchouk speaks English, Ukrainian, and Russian. She also understands Polish.
Yes. Dr. Kinachtchouk serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Central Michigan University, a role she has held since 2015. She also serves as a Board Member of Ascension St. Mary's Hospital and previously held the position of Chief of Staff at St. Mary's of Michigan Hospital.
Dr. Kinachtchouk maintains affiliations with St. Mary's of Michigan and Covenant Healthcare in the Saginaw area. Through the MDVIP network, she also connects patients with specialists at national Medical Centers of Excellence when needed.
Dr. Kinachtchouk treats adults managing conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her preventive approach aims to help patients improve key health markers over time through personalized care plans and wellness screenings.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026