healthcare in Bulgaria

Do you remember the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror and liked what you saw? When was the last time you truly felt in control of your body? When movement did not mean feeling pain, and going for a walk was not all about searching for a bathroom?

Wholly AGain is a clinic that helps you rediscover yourself – and the joy of life. Its team of experienced doctors and medical professionals gives you the opportunity to solve seemingly unsolvable problems using cutting-edge technologies based on high-frequency electromagnetic waves, approved for use by the FDA.

The practice of orthodontists Dr Filip Ivanov and Dr Maria Batselova-Ivanova provides patients with just that – modern and competent treatment in a friendly ambiance.

Why did you decide to specialise in orthodontics?

When Dr Ivaylo Kamenov started specialising in orthopedics and traumatology, almost 20 years ago, he had a clear idea of what his professional future should be. He was striving to become a specialist fluent in the traditional and innovative ways of diagnosis and treatment, and to be someone who patients deservedly trust. Now he is one of the leading professionals in his field in Bulgaria and has a PhD in innovative treatment of tibia fractures.

The idea of a pair of strong, sculpted legs with smooth, unblemished skin is one of the most sustainable aesthetic notions in the history of humankind. Unfortunately, in reality we way too often face not just the unsightly, but also health-related problems linked to the appearance of varicose capillaries and veins on the legs’ surface. For generations of people this has always been a part of life - something they had to get used to. Modern medicine, however, is changing this.

Neoclinic Centre for Diagnosis and Consultation has the ambition to be leader and innovator in the comprehensive process of diagnosis, treatment and care for the patient. Neoclinic works with high professionalism and modern technology in compliance with the latest international standards. The centre offers competent and modern outpatient healthcare and medical testing in a wide range of medical fields. One of the focuses of Neoclinic is pelvic floor therapy - a problem that affects many women and men. Dr Milena Tsolova-Komarova, obstetrician, shares more.

Dr Lyubomir Atanasov is a respected orthopedist and traumatologist, and the manager of a medical centre that bears his name and shares his values of high professionalism, holistic treatment and personalised approach towards the patient. Logically, Dr Atanasov is often present in the annual list "Doctors that Bulgarians trust" compiled by 24 Hours newspaper.

Why is a complex approach important for proper patient treatment?

The strive towards perfectionism is a must for good dentists. At DENTAL CLINIC EXPERT RUSSE it is part of everyday work. This is why for over 12 years now the clinic has been the first choice of residents and visitors of Russe, Bulgaria's largest city on the Danube, who seek top professionalism from dental professionals and impeccable results from their treatment. Dr Katya Kinova, founder of the practice, tells more.

Ever since, St Petka has been known for its striving to offer the best of modern eye care. The clinic now has six locations in Varna, Veliko Tarnovo, Shumen, Dobrich and Plovdiv. Assoc. Prof. Daniela Mitova elaborates.

St Petka is famed as a pioneer in implementation of new medical treatment technologies in Bulgaria. What are the latest novelties at the clinic?

Orthopedics and traumatology are a true art – only professionals with a sense for the movement of the limbs and the complex balance in the human body can properly treat the diseases that increasingly affect younger patients. Dr Marin Benkin is among the best. He has specialised knee, shoulder and ankle surgery in Germany and Switzerland, and uses in his practice arthroscopic surgery. He consults and is author of some of the programmes in the innovative site for rehabilitation Play Reha.

Created in 1948 as a medical facility for the Bulgarian political elite, throughout its history University Hospital Lozenetz has been an example for quality, impeccable professionalism and high results. Located amid a splendid green park, today the hospital is for everyone who values not just modern healthcare, but also comfort, professional approach, and effectiveness.

Haelan is a healthcare provider of integrated medical services for you and your family. Combining medical centers, mobile medical units, social care services and telemedicine, Haelan not only cater to the individual health needs of patients, but also provide specialized and integrated healthcare solutions for corporate clients.

DNA information that is coded in our genes holds the key to our health – when it is read and analysed by professionals it can tell us whether we are carriers of rare and severe hereditary diseases, what are the risks of developing cancer, what should be our optimal nutrition in order to keep healthy weight, which medicines and in what doses will work best for us and even how to train more effectively. In short – the personalised treatment based on individual DNA analysis is the treatment of the future.

For adults and children who seek quality dioptric eyeglasses and sunglasses it holds special meaning – this August one of Sofia's most loved and renowned optics, Friends Optics, celebrated its 7th anniversary on the market.

A healthcare system without inequalities, where all services and products are consistent, intelligently budgeted and dedicated to the patients' comfort: value-based healthcare sounds like a utopia. But it is possible, with the right combination of policy changes, visionary healthcare stakeholders and smart technological solutions that enable the needed transformation. MY Synergy is an award-winning health-tech company headquartered in Bulgaria and focused on transforming the healthcare system for better patient outcomes.

Imagine a space that smells divine of the finest natural perfumes on Earth, a place that emanates tranquillity and welcomes you with warmth and kindness. A space, where you are going to discover a solution for big and small woes that might seem impossible to resolve, but can be actually treated in a gentle, natural way: from unexpected hair loss to weight gain and more.

The Lavender Room is this space. There, the power of essential oils is unleashed to help us look and feel better and healthier.

We take our cardiovascular health as given until we realise that our heart might have some problems. Luckily, modern echocardiography is more than capable of helping. When qualified professionals are using the most advanced technologies in this field, correct diagnosis and proper treatment are possible.

Dr Marta Doncheva, co-founder of Mclinic, is a specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics with 30 years of experience. Her professional interests are in the field of endoscopic methods for diagnosis and treatment; she performs minimally invasive surgeries on a daily basis. In obstetrics she supports natural birth but, of course, respects her patients' choice, showing empathy and giving them all the attention they need.

Oncological diseases are one of the things that wreak havoc into the lives of the patient and their family, causing immense physical and psychological strain on them. However, Dr Rossitza Krasteva, manager of Uni Hospital's Oncology Center, knows that thanks to the progress of medicine cancer can become a chronic disease and can be put under control while the patient continues with their usual lives.

Drugs in the pharmacies have gone a long way before reaching us and improving our health. To a significant extent, this is thanks to the work of companies such as PharmDedict. Since 2007, the consultancy has connected drug manufacturers and distributors with Regulatory Authorities in EU to ease the process of introducing new drugs on the local market. As co-founder of PharmDedict and its General Manager, Gergana Semova is responsible for the company's successes and future projects.

What does it take to make healthcare better and patients – healthier? Servier knows the answer. The French-based pharmaceutical company present in 150 countries worldwide is managed by a non-profit foundation. This "foundation" operating model makes Servier different because it gives it a high degree of independence and allows it to put patients' interests at the centre of its activities, rather than shareholder or short-term financial interests. That is why the Group invests 20% of its revenues in research and development.