Tokar Kateryna Yuriivna

Education:

• National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets, specialty “General Medicine”;
• Institute of Postgraduate Education of O.O. Bohomolets NMU, internship in “Internal Medicine” at the rheumatology department of Oleksandrivska Clinical Hospital;
• Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, specialty “Rheumatology”;
• Dobrobut Academy, specialty “Endocrinology”

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• 2021 — professional school “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology”;
• 2023 — advanced training “Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases”;
• 2023 — master class “Interdisciplinary issues in rheumatology”;
• 2023 — training “Ultrasound of joints and nerves of upper and lower limbs with navigation module”;
• 2026 — insulin therapy course;
• regular participation in the National Congress of Rheumatologists of Ukraine, as well as international and national conferences, trainings, and seminars.

Areas of professional development:

• “In my practice, I combine rheumatology and endocrinology, as many conditions (joint pain, weakness, weight gain, hormonal disorders) are interconnected. I follow the principles of evidence-based medicine: prescribing only justified examinations and treatments in accordance with modern international guidelines. My goal is to identify the cause of symptoms, reduce pain and inflammation, and help patients return to an active life.”

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of joint and musculoskeletal diseases: joint pain, arthritis (rheumatoid, psoriatic, gout), osteoarthritis, back pain (ankylosing spondylitis), inflammatory muscle diseases (myositis), osteoporosis (bone fragility), as well as systemic autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, scleroderma, etc.);
• diagnosis and treatment of hormonal disorders and endocrine diseases: thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, nodules, autoimmune thyroiditis), diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, metabolic disorders (overweight, vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies), adrenal and pituitary diseases, and other hormonal imbalances affecting overall well-being and quality of life.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• infectious diseases and their impact on the immune system;
• modern physical rehabilitation and recovery of patients with chronic diseases.

Doctor's advice:

• “Pay attention to your body’s signals: joint pain, fatigue, or hormonal changes should not be ignored. Timely consultation with a rheumatologist or endocrinologist helps detect problems at an early stage and prevent complications. Regular check-ups, a balanced diet, and an active lifestyle are the foundation of long-term health.”