Locations
615 N Michigan Street, 5th Floor
South Bend, IN46601
About Siarhei Slinko, MD
About Dr. Slinko
Dr. Slinko became hooked on a career in medicine as a teenager in high school, taking inspiration from his father, who was a military doctor, and his sister, a pediatric surgeon.
“During her residency, I shadowed my sister on one of her busy calls,” he explains. “I still remember the striking impression of witnessing the emotional transition of those little patients and their parents – from the physical and emotional pain and fear to relief, joy and happiness – because of the medical team’s work. I realized then I wanted to be part of that no matter how hard my journey would be to become a doctor!”
For Dr. Slinko, there is nothing more rewarding than helping a critically ill child recover. “The job is tough both emotionally and physically, but so satisfying and joyful.” He chose this specialty in his fourth year of medical school. “I had been moonlighting in the pediatric ICU as a nurse and loved it.” He chose to practice at Beacon because ...
Dr. Slinko became hooked on a career in medicine as a teenager in high school, taking inspiration from his father, who was a military doctor, and his sister, a pediatric surgeon.
“During her residency, I shadowed my sister on one of her busy calls,” he explains. “I still remember the striking impression of witnessing the emotional transition of those little patients and their parents – from the physical and emotional pain and fear to relief, joy and happiness – because of the medical team’s work. I realized then I wanted to be part of that no matter how hard my journey would be to become a doctor!”
For Dr. Slinko, there is nothing more rewarding than helping a critically ill child recover. “The job is tough both emotionally and physically, but so satisfying and joyful.” He chose this specialty in his fourth year of medical school. “I had been moonlighting in the pediatric ICU as a nurse and loved it.” He chose to practice at Beacon because ...
About Dr. Slinko
Dr. Slinko became hooked on a career in medicine as a teenager in high school, taking inspiration from his father, who was a military doctor, and his sister, a pediatric surgeon.
“During her residency, I shadowed my sister on one of her busy calls,” he explains. “I still remember the striking impression of witnessing the emotional transition of those little patients and their parents – from the physical and emotional pain and fear to relief, joy and happiness – because of the medical team’s work. I realized then I wanted to be part of that no matter how hard my journey would be to become a doctor!”
For Dr. Slinko, there is nothing more rewarding than helping a critically ill child recover. “The job is tough both emotionally and physically, but so satisfying and joyful.” He chose this specialty in his fourth year of medical school. “I had been moonlighting in the pediatric ICU as a nurse and loved it.” He chose to practice at Beacon because of the strong commitment to putting kids first. “During the interview process, that’s a statement I heard at every level: ‘Do the right thing for patients and we will all support you!’ That resonated with me a lot, and that is what I consider to be the priority above everything else.”
As for his philosophy of care, Dr. Slinko believes that kindness, honesty and integrity matter. “I treat and care for my patients like I would want myself and my loved ones to be treated,” he says. “I will help the ones who need me to the best of my ability. They can trust me with their lives.”
Dr. Slinko believes that an individual’s life is fulfilled when it’s dedicated to the service of others. “From that aspect, serving and helping critically ill children is a blessing, privilege and completely fulfills my life’s goals.”
In His Own Words
Who was your most important role model? My father.
What is your favorite food, movie? My favorite food is steak. Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption with Morgan Freeman.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I was a housekeeper in a military ICU. A clean unit matters so much!
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? My best subject was literature; worst was math.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My dad, to tell him how I love, appreciate and miss him.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Science, travel, history and tennis.
Dr. Slinko became hooked on a career in medicine as a teenager in high school, taking inspiration from his father, who was a military doctor, and his sister, a pediatric surgeon.
“During her residency, I shadowed my sister on one of her busy calls,” he explains. “I still remember the striking impression of witnessing the emotional transition of those little patients and their parents – from the physical and emotional pain and fear to relief, joy and happiness – because of the medical team’s work. I realized then I wanted to be part of that no matter how hard my journey would be to become a doctor!”
For Dr. Slinko, there is nothing more rewarding than helping a critically ill child recover. “The job is tough both emotionally and physically, but so satisfying and joyful.” He chose this specialty in his fourth year of medical school. “I had been moonlighting in the pediatric ICU as a nurse and loved it.” He chose to practice at Beacon because of the strong commitment to putting kids first. “During the interview process, that’s a statement I heard at every level: ‘Do the right thing for patients and we will all support you!’ That resonated with me a lot, and that is what I consider to be the priority above everything else.”
As for his philosophy of care, Dr. Slinko believes that kindness, honesty and integrity matter. “I treat and care for my patients like I would want myself and my loved ones to be treated,” he says. “I will help the ones who need me to the best of my ability. They can trust me with their lives.”
Dr. Slinko believes that an individual’s life is fulfilled when it’s dedicated to the service of others. “From that aspect, serving and helping critically ill children is a blessing, privilege and completely fulfills my life’s goals.”
In His Own Words
Who was your most important role model? My father.
What is your favorite food, movie? My favorite food is steak. Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption with Morgan Freeman.
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I was a housekeeper in a military ICU. A clean unit matters so much!
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? My best subject was literature; worst was math.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My dad, to tell him how I love, appreciate and miss him.
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Science, travel, history and tennis.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna CVS Health Marketplace (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC)
- Anthem Pathways for Aging
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- CareSource Marketplace
- CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
- Childrens Special Health Care Services Indiana
- Cigna
- Communicare
- Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health)
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC)
- HealthSmart
- Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging
- Immergrun Health Network
- Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
- Medicaid Indiana FFS
- Medicaid Michigan FFS
- Medicare FFS
- Meridian Health Plan of Michigan
- Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- PNOA
- Plain Church Group
- Quality Care Alliance (QCA) (CHA ACO, LLC)
- Sagamore
- Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- Tricare East Humana Military
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging
- UnitedHealthcare Medicaid (HCC)
- VA CCN Optum UHC
Please contact the office to verify insurance coverage.
Education
- Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2012)
- Fellowship: University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine (2010)
- Residency: University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine (2009)
- Medical School: Belarussian State Medical University (1993)
Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics - 2014
- American Board of Pediatrics - 2011