About
Olga Ihnatsenka, MD holds triple board certification in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, and serves as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She earned her medical degree from Grodno Medical School in Belarus in 1995 and practiced internal medicine there for six years, also teaching medical students at a local university hospital. After relocating to the United States in 2001, she earned ECFMG certification to validate her medical credentials. While studying, she worked as a certified behavioral analyst supporting children with disabilities. She entered the University of Florida Family Medicine residency program in 2005 and joined UF as clinical faculty in the Community Health and Family Medicine Department after completing her training.
Dr. Ihnatsenka brings nearly 20 years of clinical and teaching experience to her work at Empower Lifestyle Medicine. She earned the UF Health Physicians Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award in 2018 and ranks in the top 1% nationally for patient satisfaction. She is passionate about identifying the root causes of chronic disease and helping patients make lasting lifestyle changes to reduce their need for medications. Outside medicine, she hosts cooking classes for colleagues and friends, has completed open water swims and triathlons, and pursues hiking, travel, and photography.
Education & Training
Medical School
Grodno Medical School, MD, 1995
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Florida, completed (accepted 2005)
Additional Training
Practiced internal medicine in Belarus 6 years; certified behavioral analyst; ECFMG certification; clinical faculty at University of Florida Community Health and Family Medicine Department
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ihnatsenka right for?
Dr. Ihnatsenka is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions who want a physician focused on root causes rather than medication management alone. Women dealing with genitourinary syndrome of menopause, low libido, vaginal dryness, or insulin resistance benefit from her specialized menopause knowledge. Patients with hypertension, anxiety, depression, or cardiovascular risk who want a lifestyle-first approach will find her clinical style well-matched. Her nearly 20 years of experience and top 1% national patient satisfaction rating reflect her patient-centered approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ihnatsenka treats menopause and perimenopause, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, low libido, vaginal dryness, obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, cardiovascular disease risk, anxiety, and depression. She focuses on identifying root causes of chronic disease and building individualized lifestyle plans.
Yes. Dr. Ihnatsenka holds board certification in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and holds ECFMG certification.
Dr. Ihnatsenka earned her medical degree from Grodno Medical School in Belarus in 1995 and practiced internal medicine there for six years. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Florida and later joined UF as clinical faculty in the Community Health and Family Medicine Department.
Dr. Ihnatsenka has nearly 20 years of combined clinical and teaching experience in the United States, in addition to six years of internal medicine practice in Belarus. Her career spans family medicine, academic teaching, and lifestyle-focused care.
Dr. Ihnatsenka addresses menopause through a comprehensive lens that includes genitourinary health, sexual health, metabolic changes, and cardiovascular risk. She became a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner to bring evidence-based hormonal and non-hormonal options to her patients navigating this transition.
Yes. Dr. Ihnatsenka earned the UF Health Physicians Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award in 2018. She also ranks in the top decile nationally for patient satisfaction, placing in the top 1% of physicians in the country.
Yes. As a board-certified Obesity Medicine physician, Dr. Ihnatsenka uses medication when clinically appropriate as part of a broader weight management strategy. She pairs medication with nutrition, exercise, and behavioral change to support lasting metabolic health.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026