Best Varicosity phlebologists in Bulgaria: TOP 3 doctors

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Angel Radev
Vascular surgeon
15 years of experience
Bulgaria, Sofia
Varix Clinic - venous laser center

Angel Radev

Vascular surgeon
15 years of experience
  • 2007 - he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia
  • acquired specialty in angiology - 2014
  • 2014 - Certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics
  • 2014 - specialization in the field of phlebology related to modern mini-invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins in the clinic of one of the leading Californian phlebologists, Dr. Khalil Fatahi, who introduced and patented the so-called foam washout sclerotherapy (Campbell, California, USA)
  • 2015 - practical course for the treatment of venous diseases in the city of Limassol, Cyprus 
  • 2015 - laser vein ablation course in Leipzig - Germany 
  • 2016 - master course in aesthetic phlebology and modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins - Riga, Latvia
  • 2017 - specialization at Capio Klinik im Park, Venenzentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen - Hilden, Germany
  • 2018 - certification course in mechano-chemical vein ablation (MOCA – ClariVein), VP-Med Health Center and Education Center – Budapest, Hungary
  • 2018 - Phlebology Ultrasound Vascular Diagnostics Certification Course at World Congress of Phlebology 2018, Melbourne, Australia
  • 2018 - educational course in the clinic of one of the world's most authoritative experts in the field of venous diseases prof. Kurosh Parsi – Sydney Skin and Vein Clinic, Australia
  • practical course (Berlin Workshop for Future Phlebology) at Angioclinic - one of the world's leading phlebology clinics - Berlin, Germany
  • practical course (Workshop – EVF HOW 2018) – Thun, Switzerland
  • master course (18th International Master Course in Phlebology, 14-15 December, 2018) - Riga, Latvia, Dr. Maurins Vein Clinic
  • practical course (3rd International Workshop, Another Phlebology, 4-5 October, 2019) – Budapest, Hungary
  • 2020 - master's degree in "PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT"
  • 2022 - after passing a certification course, it will be introduced for the first time in Bulgariacryolaser cryosclerotherapy (CLaCS method)for the treatment of cosmetic veins and capillaries. Dr. Radev is the first and only doctor in our country who has undergone training at the clinic of Prof. Kazuo Miyake - Miyake Clinic in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil and acquired a qualification for the application of the high-tech method in Bulgaria
  • qualification course in the clinic of prof. Alexander Flor - Veinsinternational, Vienna, Austria - 2023

Practical experience

  • 2009-2010 and 2013-2014 - specialization in angiology at the National Cardiology Hospital, Clinic of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
  • 2010-2011 - specialization in angiology at Tokuda Hospital, Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
  • 2012-2013 - Central Research Center "Nadezhda", In Vitro sector
  • 2013-2014 - physician-angiologist at MBAL "City Clinic", Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
  • 2014 - doctor-angiologist at "Nadezhda" Medical Center - creates the Department of Angiology and Mini-Invasive Treatment of Varicose Veins.
  • 2019 - established the largest specialized clinic for the treatment of venous diseases in Bulgaria Varix Clinic– venous laser center
  • Creator of the TASAR Cryo method (Tumescent Assisted Sclerotherapy with Augmented Reality)

Scientific and practical interests

Membership in medical organizations

  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Angiology
  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
  • Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
  • Member of the Balkan Venous Forum
  • Member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society
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  • 2007 - he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia
  • acquired specialty in angiology - 2014
  • 2014 - Certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics
  • 2014 - specialization in the field of phlebology related to modern mini-invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins in the clinic of one of the leading Californian phlebologists, Dr. Khalil Fatahi, who introduced and patented the so-called foam washout sclerotherapy (Campbell, California, USA)
  • 2015 - practical course for the treatment of venous diseases in the city of Limassol, Cyprus 
  • 2015 - laser vein ablation course in Leipzig - Germany 
  • 2016 - master course in aesthetic phlebology and modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins - Riga, Latvia
  • 2017 - specialization at Capio Klinik im Park, Venenzentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen - Hilden, Germany
  • 2018 - certification course in mechano-chemical vein ablation (MOCA – ClariVein), VP-Med Health Center and Education Center – Budapest, Hungary
  • 2018 - Phlebology Ultrasound Vascular Diagnostics Certification Course at World Congress of Phlebology 2018, Melbourne, Australia
  • 2018 - educational course in the clinic of one of the world's most authoritative experts in the field of venous diseases prof. Kurosh Parsi – Sydney Skin and Vein Clinic, Australia
  • practical course (Berlin Workshop for Future Phlebology) at Angioclinic - one of the world's leading phlebology clinics - Berlin, Germany
  • practical course (Workshop – EVF HOW 2018) – Thun, Switzerland
  • master course (18th International Master Course in Phlebology, 14-15 December, 2018) - Riga, Latvia, Dr. Maurins Vein Clinic
  • practical course (3rd International Workshop, Another Phlebology, 4-5 October, 2019) – Budapest, Hungary
  • 2020 - master's degree in "PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT"
  • 2022 - after passing a certification course, it will be introduced for the first time in Bulgariacryolaser cryosclerotherapy (CLaCS method)for the treatment of cosmetic veins and capillaries. Dr. Radev is the first and only doctor in our country who has undergone training at the clinic of Prof. Kazuo Miyake - Miyake Clinic in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil and acquired a qualification for the application of the high-tech method in Bulgaria
  • qualification course in the clinic of prof. Alexander Flor - Veinsinternational, Vienna, Austria - 2023

Practical experience

  • 2009-2010 and 2013-2014 - specialization in angiology at the National Cardiology Hospital, Clinic of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
  • 2010-2011 - specialization in angiology at Tokuda Hospital, Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
  • 2012-2013 - Central Research Center "Nadezhda", In Vitro sector
  • 2013-2014 - physician-angiologist at MBAL "City Clinic", Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
  • 2014 - doctor-angiologist at "Nadezhda" Medical Center - creates the Department of Angiology and Mini-Invasive Treatment of Varicose Veins.
  • 2019 - established the largest specialized clinic for the treatment of venous diseases in Bulgaria Varix Clinic– venous laser center
  • Creator of the TASAR Cryo method (Tumescent Assisted Sclerotherapy with Augmented Reality)

Scientific and practical interests

Membership in medical organizations

  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Angiology
  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
  • Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
  • Member of the Balkan Venous Forum
  • Member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society
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Sofia Antonova
Vascular surgeon
12 years of experience
Bulgaria, Sofia
Varix Clinic - venous laser center

Sofia Antonova

Vascular surgeon
12 years of experience

Education and specializations

  • in 2012 he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia - Sofia
  • in 2013, after passing a competitive exam, she was enrolled as a specialist in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • in 2021 he acquired a specialty in vascular surgery
  • certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics - 2022
  • internship at Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2009.
  • internship at CHU Centrale, Nancy, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2011.

Practical experience

  • 2013-2021 - specialization in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • 2021-2022 - vascular surgeon at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • From 2022, he is part of the team of the largest clinic for minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins in Bulgaria "Varix Clinic" - venous laser center

Scientific and practical interests

Membership in medical organizations

  • Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
  • Member of the Bulgarian National Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
  • Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)
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Education and specializations

  • in 2012 he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia - Sofia
  • in 2013, after passing a competitive exam, she was enrolled as a specialist in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • in 2021 he acquired a specialty in vascular surgery
  • certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics - 2022
  • internship at Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2009.
  • internship at CHU Centrale, Nancy, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2011.

Practical experience

  • 2013-2021 - specialization in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • 2021-2022 - vascular surgeon at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • From 2022, he is part of the team of the largest clinic for minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins in Bulgaria "Varix Clinic" - venous laser center

Scientific and practical interests

Membership in medical organizations

  • Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
  • Member of the Bulgarian National Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
  • Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)
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Antoan Spasov
Vascular surgeon
25 years of experience
Bulgaria, Sofia
Varix Clinic - venous laser center

Antoan Spasov

Vascular surgeon
25 years of experience

Education and specializations

  • In 1999, he graduated as a Master of Medicine at the Medical University of Craiova, Romania
  • He acquired a specialty in angiology in 2014 after specialization at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina" and MBAL "Tokuda"
  • He has acquired a professional qualification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at MU-Sofia since 2014.
  • He has a professional qualification and a certificate for invasive angiology at the SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
  • He participated in many international congresses on angiology and vascular surgery in Bulgaria and abroad

Practical experience

  • He has 5 years of experience as a general practitioner and 7 years of experience in the field of emergency medicine.
  • He worked as an angiologist in the team of UMBAL "Ajibadem City Clinic - Cardiovascular Center" - Sofia from 2012-2021.
  • He is a member of the commission for certification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
  • From 2021, he is part of the team of the largest clinic for minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins in Bulgaria "Varix Clinic" - venous laser center


Scientific and practical interests

  • Ultrasound diagnostics, prevention and treatment of arterial and venous diseases
  • Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis 
  • Modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins

                                                         
Membership in medical organizations

  • Member of the Society of Angiology in Bulgaria
  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
  • Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
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Education and specializations

  • In 1999, he graduated as a Master of Medicine at the Medical University of Craiova, Romania
  • He acquired a specialty in angiology in 2014 after specialization at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina" and MBAL "Tokuda"
  • He has acquired a professional qualification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at MU-Sofia since 2014.
  • He has a professional qualification and a certificate for invasive angiology at the SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
  • He participated in many international congresses on angiology and vascular surgery in Bulgaria and abroad

Practical experience

  • He has 5 years of experience as a general practitioner and 7 years of experience in the field of emergency medicine.
  • He worked as an angiologist in the team of UMBAL "Ajibadem City Clinic - Cardiovascular Center" - Sofia from 2012-2021.
  • He is a member of the commission for certification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
  • From 2021, he is part of the team of the largest clinic for minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins in Bulgaria "Varix Clinic" - venous laser center


Scientific and practical interests

  • Ultrasound diagnostics, prevention and treatment of arterial and venous diseases
  • Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis 
  • Modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins

                                                         
Membership in medical organizations

  • Member of the Society of Angiology in Bulgaria
  • Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
  • Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
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