When she was a little girl, she loved to be a doctor for her toys. Back then, she used pine needles instead of injections. To prepare a magic potion, the girl took flowers and earth.
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As the years went by, the desire to help, care and sympathize only increased. Therefore, when it came time to decide on her education and future profession, there was no doubt. Thus, the medical community gained another talented doctor in the person of Daniela Atanassova-Lineva.
She chose pediatrics among all the medical fields and specialties. Since then, she has become a favorite doctor of the Bulgarians of New York, and in particular of the populous Queens.
Professional path
It is worth starting with the fact that Daniela’s professional career spans more than twenty years. During this time, her work has been repeatedly recognized with numerous prizes and awards. She has even won the title of Pediatrician of the Year several times.
Recalling the beginning of her medical career, the doctor mentions that she studied at the Varna Medical University. Later, she was lucky enough to do an internship at a Manhattan hospital. Thereafter, she was assigned to the pediatric emergency department. All this led her to an independent private practice in Queens.
Working with parents
Interestingly, despite her main area of expertise (pediatrics), Daniela prefers to pay attention to the parents of her young patients. After all, it is their baggage of bad habits that often becomes an infectious example for children. As a result, it leads to chronic diseases.
According to Daniela, children cannot help but depend on their parents. Therefore, after completing Harvard courses on overweight and the diseases that arise from it, the doctor began to instill a healthy lifestyle in both children and adults.
The psychological side of work
As her career developed, Daniela became interested in such areas as aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. She believes that beauty equals health. This is the attitude she tries to instill in her young patients.
According to Daniela, her teenage patients often complain of panic attacks, depression and even suicidal thoughts. That’s why she has to work with the psychological side of children, explaining to them that sports, cutting out fast food and getting enough sleep are critical. So the doctor shares her knowledge with the children.
Fund honoring the daughter
It is well known that even the most experienced and good specialist cannot insure themselves against problems related to their own profession. Unfortunately, Daniela failed to protect her daughter from harm. The girl tragically died.
Honoring her child, the woman created the Stefani Forever 20 organization. It is aimed at helping children.
Given that Daniela’s daughter was an athlete (she played tennis), the foundation provides tennis lessons for children and gives them all the necessary equipment, including rackets, backpacks, etc.
Thoughts after the tragedy
When Daniela is asked how she managed to survive the tragedy of her daughter’s death and find the strength to continue helping children, she answers the following.
According to the woman, she has always been ambitious. She was never afraid of difficulties on the way to her goal, and she liked to keep track of everything in her life. However, after her daughter left, she realized that it was impossible to control everything. Therefore, you need to waste no time, not be afraid to take risks, and try not to think about the possible consequences. Because a life without fear is the freedom we are all striving for.
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