Tarykina Kateryna Mykolaivna

Education:

• National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets, internship in Pediatrics at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital №2;
• National University of Health of Ukraine named after P.L. Shupyk, specialization in Pediatric Endocrinology

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

• member of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology;
• member of the Association of Pediatric Endocrinologists of Ukraine;
• member of the Committee of the Ukrainian Sleep Researchers and Consultants Association (USCARA);
• First Breastfeeding Friendly course in Breastfeeding Medicine;
• Pediatric Sleep course from the European Society for Sleep Medicine and Neurophysiology (ESMANA).

Areas of professional development:

• breastfeeding consultant;
• pediatric sleep consultations;
• practical experience as a nurse at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital of Emergency Medical Care, pediatrician in private medical centers of Kyiv and Kyiv City Clinical Hospital №7;
• continuous professional development through seminars, symposia, and specialized evidence-based medicine programs.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of hormonal and metabolic disorders in children;
• monitoring growth, weight, pubertal development, and hormonal indicators;
• diagnosis and treatment of genetic syndromes with hormonal disturbances;
• detection of family predisposition to diabetes;
• prescription and adjustment of hormone therapy;
• patient follow-up and providing second opinions regarding treatment.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• pediatrics and early disease detection;
• children’s sleep and daily routines.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy board games, dancing, and reading motivational literature for self-development. Favorite books: Eleanor Porter, ‘Pollyanna’ series. Favorite films and series: ‘Sweet November’, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Regular monitoring of children’s growth, weight, and hormonal indicators helps to timely detect disorders and prevent complications. Supporting healthy sleep, balanced nutrition, and timely vaccination are the foundation of pediatric disease prevention. As a doctor and a person with personal experience of diabetes, I recommend parents carefully observe changes in their child’s behavior and well-being and consult a specialist at the slightest concern.”