Klymas Iryna Valentynivna

Education:

• Bohomolets National Medical University, specialty in General Medicine;
• Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, internship in General Practice — Family Medicine; specializations in Internal Medicine, Ultrasound Diagnostics, and Rheumatology

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

• member of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR);
• member of the Association of Rheumatologists of Ukraine;
• member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Cardiologists of Ukraine;
• member of the Ukrainian Osteoporosis Association;
• member of the European Academy of Teachers in General Practice/Family Medicine (EURACT).

Scientific activity:

• Candidate of Medical Sciences in Internal Medicine, O. O. Bohomolets National Medical University;
• author and co-author of more than 90 scientific publications, including publications indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases;
• co-investigator in clinical trials of medicinal products.

Areas of professional development:

• regularly update my professional knowledge through participation in specialized conferences, schools, and educational events;
• deepen my knowledge in rheumatology, clinical immunology, and ultrasound diagnostics.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of pain, inflammation, and other manifestations of joint and spinal disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and gout;
• diagnosis and treatment of systemic connective tissue diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, and Sjögren's syndrome;
• diagnosis and treatment of systemic vasculitis, including granulomatosis with polyangiitis, nonspecific aortoarteritis, giant cell arteritis, and leukocytoclastic vasculitis;
• diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis;
• individualized selection of disease-modifying, symptomatic, and biologic therapy based on the diagnosis and clinical situation;
• counseling on physiotherapy methods as part of comprehensive treatment of rheumatic diseases;
• vaccination counseling for patients with rheumatic diseases;
• ongoing monitoring of patients with chronic rheumatic diseases.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• clinical immunology;
• ultrasound diagnostics;
• neurology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• «I enjoy reading. One of my favorite books is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.»

Doctor's advice:

• «Do not be afraid to ask questions or discuss any concerns you may have about your diagnosis or treatment with your doctor. For chronic rheumatic diseases, it is important to have regular follow-up, follow the agreed treatment plan, and inform your doctor about any changes in your health. Shared decision-making and trust help to better control the disease and maintain quality of life.»