Odrex
Relatives of deceased patients of the Odrex clinic in Odesa claim that funeral services learn about the death before they do. They suspect that the medical facility cooperates with the Anubis funeral home.
Just an hour after Svitlana Huk's husband died at the Odesa clinic Odrex, the widow received a call from the funeral home "Anubis. " Although the widow herself had never contacted the funeral home "Anubis" and had not asked the Odrex clinic to transfer her personal data to third parties. The Huk family's story raised doubts about the observance of medical secrecy at Odrex and prompted an investigation into possible connections between the clinic and the "Anubis" funeral business.
The Ministry of Health will inspect another company behind the scandalous Odesa private clinic Odrex, where patients die – LLC "Medical House "Odrex"". The reason was the prosecutor's appeal within the framework of criminal proceedings.
Another criminal proceeding has been opened under the article "fraud" after the death of a patient at the scandalous Odrex clinic. Thus, at least 7 cases against the medical institution are currently being investigated.
After a $42,500 operation at Odrex and the clinic's guarantee of recovery, Svitlana Huk's husband died. And the grief-stricken widow faced financial pressure and threats, which, according to her, came from the administration of the Odesa clinic "Odrex." In an interview, Svitlana Huk reconstructs step by step the details of her family's tragedy – from treatment and death at Odrex to years of litigation and a blocked investigation.
Just yesterday, these people were making money from slot machines and gambling addiction, and today they manage private medicine. The Odrex clinic has gone from a casino to a hospital, retaining not only its name but also its business approaches. Against the backdrop of patient deaths, criminal proceedings, and relatives' complaints, the question arises: is there a place for such a background in a field where the price of a mistake is a human life?
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A family almost lost their child due to a misdiagnosis by a gynecologist at the Odrex clinic at the end of 2019. The doctor stated that the "fetus was developing poorly" and that an abortion was necessary, but another clinic confirmed its normal development.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will conduct an unscheduled inspection of Medical House "Odrex" LLC, one of the legal entities of the Odrex clinic, which is involved in criminal proceedings regarding possible fraudulent activities. This is not the first inspection by the Ministry of Health of structures associated with the Odrex clinic.
Law enforcement agencies are investigating at least six criminal proceedings against the private clinic Odrex in Odesa. The cases concern possible fraud and improper performance of duties by medical workers, which led to the death of patients. Lawyers explained under what circumstances the cases would be consolidated into one.
The number of complaints about treatment at the Odesa clinic "Odrex" is growing, with patients and their families reporting premature discharges, doctor indifference, and document falsification. The StopOdrex website has become a platform for publishing these stories, as previous reviews disappeared.
The StopOdrex website, created by relatives of deceased patients of the "Odrex" clinic, resumed operation after being blocked. Hosting provider HOSTiQ expressed condolences and offered support to the platform.
Law enforcement officers are investigating at least 6 criminal proceedings against the Odrex clinic for fraud and improper treatment. New cases have been opened based on statements from relatives of deceased patients and injured individuals who consider themselves victims of doctors' actions.
Doctors of the private Odesa clinic Odrex, who are suspected of medical negligence that could have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, may be involved not only in this story. At least, this is what other former patients of the clinic and families of the deceased claim, who publicly share their treatment experiences. In these stories, people describe similar scenarios and consequences and suggest that these are systemic errors by Odrex doctors, not an isolated incident.
The Stop Odrex website, created by relatives of deceased patients and former patients of the private Odesa clinic Odrex, has temporarily ceased operations. This happened due to complaints from the clinic, which accused the website of misleading users and harming its business reputation.
The so-called "Odrex case" became a catalyst for discussing systemic problems in the field of licensing private medicine in Ukraine. At a meeting of the relevant Verkhovna Rada committee, MP Viktoriia Vagner raised the issue of the risks of the current model of control over medical institutions, which allows effectively circumventing regulator's sanctions. Following the discussion, the Ministry of Health is to prepare an analysis of the gaps in the licensing system and present it to the deputies.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will conduct an unscheduled inspection of another legal entity associated with the activities of the Odesa private clinic Odrex – LLC "Medical House "Odrex". The reason for the inspection was criminal proceedings in which the company is involved.
After the investigation into the death of businessman Adnan Kivan began, the owners of the Odrex clinic registered a new company, "Medical House 'Odrex'". In December 2025, they founded another firm providing medical services – LLC "MDO Pivden".
Leonid Kuchuk, the founder of the Odrex clinic, and his partner Tigran Arutyunyan, started with the gambling business. Kuchuk, who currently lives abroad, continues to control his business in Ukraine.
The "Odrex Case" became a litmus test for the systemic problems of Ukrainian medicine: imperfect legislation, lack of clear rules of responsibility, and mechanisms of professional control. Experts and politicians emphasize: without medical self-governance and transparent procedures for evaluating medical care, the system is doomed.
Ukrainian citizens are calling on the Ministry of Health and law enforcement agencies to respond to numerous complaints about the Odrex clinic. People have recorded video appeals to government and law enforcement officials to draw attention to systemic violations at the clinic. They have also created the Stop Odrex website to collect new testimonies and support each other.
The Odesa Oblast police are investigating criminal proceedings regarding the alleged embezzlement of budget funds by the management of the private clinic "Odrex" and the communal Odesa hospital. The investigation believes that the transfer of 4 million hryvnias to "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, to which the "Odrex" clinic was registered, was unfounded.
Families of patients who died after treatment at the Odesa private clinic Odrex, and former patients who report severe complications, have launched the Stop Odrex website. It aims to unite victims and make their stories public to break the silence due to fear and achieve justice.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine sees no grounds for a full inspection of the Odesa private clinic "Odrex", despite numerous patient deaths and criminal proceedings. The agency explains this by the absence of requests from the Prosecutor General's Office regarding other legal entities of the clinic.
Former patients and relatives of those who died after treatment at the Odesa clinic Odrex have created the Stop Odrex website. The platform is designed to collect stories, provide mutual support, and draw attention to possible cases of medical negligence.
In Ukraine, there are no clear procedures for accessing medical documentation and transparent mechanisms for evaluating medical care, which was once again confirmed by the scandal with the private clinic "Odrex". Deputy Head of the Committee on National Health Oksana Dmytriieva is working on relevant changes to the legislation.
On December 11, 2025, the Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Pechersk District Court to suspend Vitaliy Rusakov, a surgeon at the Odesa clinic Odrex. He is one of two doctors who have been notified of suspicion in the criminal proceedings regarding the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan.
The Ministry of Health has suspended one of the licenses of the Odesa clinic "Odrex" due to the failure to provide documents during an inspection. The license was revoked from "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, but the clinic has several others.
The scandalous Odrex clinic found itself at the center of investigations after patient deaths and accusations of improper treatment, but its lawyers avoid answering key questions. The real facts contradict the statements of the medical institution's defenders and demonstrate their attempts to manipulate and portray the perpetrator as a victim.
The "Odrex case" has revealed serious problems in the field of patient rights protection and regulation of private medicine in Ukraine. Despite the revocation of one of its licenses, the "Odrex" clinic continues to operate and provide medical services through other legal entities. In response to the situation, the Verkhovna Rada plans to hold a meeting of the relevant medical committee with the participation of the Ministry of Health.