About
Dr. Olga Pinkston is a board-certified rheumatologist practicing in Louisville, KY. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Her internal medicine residency took place at the University of Louisville Internal Medicine Residency Program. She then completed her rheumatology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.
Dr. Pinkston holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, and Lifestyle Medicine through the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She earned her Fellow designation from the American College of Rheumatology (FACR). She is completing an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine as a recipient of the Lovell-Jones Rheumatology Scholarship. Dr. Pinkston trained extensively in fibromyalgia through the Mayo Clinic Fibromyalgia Treatment Program. She is certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, trained by Alan Gordon, LCSW, and Howard Schubiner, MD. She also practices as an IFS-informed provider, a certified Life Coach, and a Trauma Coach, with additional training in CBT for depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Her clinical passions include fibromyalgia and central sensitization, hEDS, MCAS, musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, and the gut-joint axis. com. Dr. Pinkston is bilingual in English and Russian.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Louisville Medical School
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Louisville Internal Medicine Residency Program
Fellowship
Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic Rheumatology Fellowship Program - Jacksonville, FL
Additional Training
Integrative Medicine Fellowship, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Class of 2025 (Recipient of the Lovell-Jones Rheumatology Scholarship); Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy; IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed practitioner; Additional training in CBT for depression, anxiety, and chronic pain; Certified Life Coach and Trauma Coach; Mayo Clinic Fibromyalgia Treatment Program
Certifications
Languages
English, Russian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pinkston right for?
Dr. Pinkston is an excellent fit for adults managing complex or difficult-to-diagnose autoimmune conditions. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, hEDS, MCAS, fibromyalgia, or POTS benefit from her depth of training. She works especially well with patients who have seen multiple providers without clear answers. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause with new musculoskeletal symptoms find focused, knowledgeable care here. Patients interested in combining conventional treatment with evidence-based integrative and lifestyle medicine strategies thrive in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pinkston specializes in a wide range of complex autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions. These include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, and gout. She also has deep expertise in fibromyalgia, central sensitization, hEDS, hypermobility spectrum disorders, MCAS, POTS, musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, long COVID, CRPS, and chronic fatigue syndrome. She welcomes complex cases and second opinions.
Dr. Pinkston completed her rheumatology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville as well. She received additional fibromyalgia training through the Mayo Clinic Fibromyalgia Treatment Program.
Yes. Dr. Pinkston holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, and Lifestyle Medicine through the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, designated by the FACR credential.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy is an evidence-based approach that uses neuroplasticity techniques to help the brain unlearn amplified pain signals. Dr. Pinkston is certified in this therapy, trained directly by Alan Gordon, LCSW, and Howard Schubiner, MD. She integrates it into her care for patients with fibromyalgia, central sensitization, and chronic pain conditions.
Yes. Dr. Pinkston completes an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine as a recipient of the Lovell-Jones Rheumatology Scholarship. She addresses root drivers of inflammation including gut health, nutrition, sleep, and stress. She combines these evidence-based integrative strategies with conventional rheumatologic care.
Dr. Pinkston hosts "Mind Your Fibro," a globally top-rated podcast focused on fibromyalgia education and management. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. com. She uses the podcast to extend fibromyalgia education beyond the clinic.
Yes. Dr. Pinkston regularly evaluates patients whose standard lab work comes back normal despite ongoing symptoms. She investigates beyond standard inflammatory markers to evaluate for seronegative inflammatory arthritis and other conditions that standard testing may miss. Patients with unexplained pain, fatigue, or brain fog are welcome.
Dr. Pinkston is fluent in both English and Russian. Her therapy dog, Pasha, also responds to commands in both languages.
Yes. Dr. Pinkston welcomes second opinions and patients transferring their care from other providers. Her 60 to 75 minute new patient evaluation gives her time to review records thoroughly and develop a detailed, personalized action plan.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026