Hill Clinic

Hill Clinic is a private medical center established in 2009 in Sofia, Bulgaria. It operates across three specialized locations, including dedicated centers for urology and dermatology. A team of 32 doctors provides multi-specialty care to about 9,000 patients every year.

Accreditations and Professional Training

The clinic holds ISO 9001 certification for standardized quality management across all departments. Beyond patient care, it serves as an international training hub through its HoLEP Academy. Surgeons from Brazil, Iraq, Chile, and Greece travel here for live surgical sessions.

Specialists actively participate in global knowledge exchange. In August 2026, the center hosted the International Laser Enucleation Training program. These academic activities focus on refining reproducible, evidence-based outcomes in laser urology.

Laser Urology and Prostate Care

The urology department focuses on minimally invasive laser treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary stones. Surgeons use three laser platforms: GreenLight, Holmium, and Thulium. The clinic houses Bulgaria's only Green laser system.

For patients with an enlarged prostate, the clinic offers several options:

• HoLEP and MiLEP holmium laser enucleation
• Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP)
• HIFU – high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation
• Green laser therapy for bloodless prostate tissue removal

These methods avoid traditional skin incisions or open surgery. With Green laser treatment, the catheter is typically removed the next day. This reduces blood loss and speeds up return to daily activities.

Dr. Georgi Georgiev leads the urology team with over 18 years of experience. He has personally treated more than 5,000 patients using laser techniques. The department also performs laser circumcision for phimosis. This outpatient procedure causes less bleeding and swelling than classical surgery.

Urolithiasis and Stone Treatment

Specialists treat all types of stones in the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. They report a success rate exceeding 95% for laser stone removal. The team uses the Mega Pulse Holmium Laser to break down stones regardless of location.

• Laser lithotripsy for immediate relief without open surgery
• Flexible ureteroscopy for stones throughout the urinary tract
• Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for complex kidney stones

These laser methods allow minimal hospital stays and rapid recovery. Dr. Sevdelin Manchev and Dr. Georgi Georgiev oversee stone-clearing procedures.

Additional Medical Specialties

The dermatology department offers aesthetic procedures such as Thread Lift and dermal fillers. Specialists use ELOS technology for skin rejuvenation and StarLux 500 for laser stretch mark treatment. Dr. Eleonora Valyanova and Dr. Rumyana Kozhuharova lead the aesthetic team.

The ENT department treats snoring, tonsil diseases, and voice disorders. Prof. Dr. Rumen Benchev heads this team. Surgeons use radio-frequency thermo-therapy to tighten soft palate tissue, which helps resolve snoring without traditional surgery.

The dietology and endocrinology unit manages metabolic health under Dr. Maria Nikolova. Services include food intolerance testing and body composition measurements. Patients receive individual dietetic programs to monitor and prevent endocrine system diseases.

Specialized Medical Technology

Hill Clinic uses specialized diagnostic and surgical equipment:

• BiopSee – MR-TRUS fusion system for targeted prostate biopsies
• REDPINE – single-use flexible cysto-nephroscope for high-resolution imaging
• Philips HD11 XE – 4D ultrasound scanner
• eMatrix and Reverso – radiofrequency technologies for skin remodeling

The in-house laboratory provides full testing, including genetic screenings and the PCA3 tumor marker test. This allows rapid diagnosis and treatment planning within the same facility.

Services for International Patients

An English-speaking team coordinates all logistics for medical travelers. Patients receive a consultation response within 24 hours after submitting documents. If medically suitable, treatment can often be scheduled for the following week.

The clinic arranges airport pickup and hotel bookings. Staff assist with hospital planning and structured patient pathways. This ensures continuity of care from initial assessment through post-operative monitoring.