Kovalevska Inna Hryhorivna

Work experience: 29 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• Bohomolets National Medical University, specialty "General Medicine," specialization in "Rheumatology";
• Shupyk National University of Health of Ukraine, Department of Radiology, specialization in ultrasound diagnostics

Areas of professional development:

• Highest qualification category in rheumatology
• Continuous professional development, participation in international conferences, specialized courses in rheumatology, ultrasound diagnostics of joints, and osteoporosis

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic diseases: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, rheumatism, autoimmune and systemic diseases, osteoporosis, spondyloarthritis;
• comprehensive assessment of joint, bone, and soft tissue conditions;
• joint ultrasound (detection of inflammation, cartilage damage, effusion, and erosions);
• monitoring treatment effectiveness and long-term patient follow-up;
• personalized treatment selection;
• prevention of complications and slowing disease progression.
• Common symptoms patients report: chronic or acute joint pain; cracking, stiffness, movement restrictions; swelling, redness, warmth in the joints; morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes; joint deformities, changes in shape; muscle weakness, fatigue, overall health deterioration.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• laboratory research and instrumental diagnostics.

Doctor's advice:

• "If you experience pain, stiffness, or swelling in your joints, don’t delay consulting a specialist. Early diagnosis helps prevent serious complications and improves quality of life. Healthy joints mean freedom of movement!"