Pylypenko Viktoriia Volodymyrivna

Category: First

Education:

• 2002–2008: Medical Institute of the Ukrainian Association of Folk Medicine, specialty “General Medicine,” diploma with honors;
• 2008–2010: Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Department of Therapy and Rheumatology, residency in Internal Medicine;
• 2010: Shupyk NMAPE, specialization in Endocrinology;
• 2013: Shupyk NMAPE, specialization in Ultrasound Diagnostics

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

• thematic Improvement Course “Selected Issues in Endocrinology,” Shupyk NMAPE;
• “Echocardiography and Doppler Echocardiography in Children and Adults,” Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery;
• advanced Certification in Endocrinology;
• advanced ultrasound courses: “Basics of Doppler Imaging,” “Modern Ultrasound Diagnosis of Thyroid Diseases,” “Fundamentals of Contemporary Echocardiography,” “Modern Ultrasound with Doppler Imaging in Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases,” “Modern Ultrasound in Gynecology,” “Modern Ultrasound of Kidneys and Urinary Bladder,” “Ultrasound in Traumatology and Orthopedics” at the Ukrainian Doppler Club.

Areas of professional development:

• 2016: awarded Second Qualification Category in Endocrinology;
• 2021: awarded First Qualification Category in Endocrinology;
• training and internship in “Duplex scanning of brachiocephalic and transcranial vessels; ultrasound of veins and arteries of upper and lower limbs, abdominal organs” at Kyiv City Heart Center;
• author of publications in the journal “Fashion for Health”;
• TV consultant in medical programs (“I’m Ashamed of My Body,” “Ukraine Speaks”);
• regular participation in medical conferences, thematic courses, and congresses.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• management of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, gynecomastia, hyperprolactinemia, obesity, metabolic disorders, menstrual disorders;
• ultrasound of the thyroid gland in children and adults;
• ultrasound of the mammary glands and male breast;
• ultrasound of abdominal organs, kidneys, adrenal glands, urinary bladder in children and adults;
• ultrasound of male pelvic organs.
• “Endocrinology is rapidly advancing: ultrasound diagnostics, including elastography and Doppler imaging, are continuously improving, and modern glucose-lowering therapies allow for more effective diabetes control. Patients with endocrine disorders often experience emotional lability and chronic disease courses, requiring not only professional expertise but also understanding and support. I believe it is important not only to choose optimal treatment but also to clearly explain the patient’s condition, possible outcomes, and therapy prospects. Mutual trust and awareness form the foundation of successful management of endocrine diseases.”

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• dietology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I enjoy active recreation and sports in all forms. In my free time, I like going to the theatre.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Timely visits to the doctor and preventive check-ups are a healthy habit that helps protect your well-being and prevents many diseases.”