Assoc. Prof. Georgi Iliev is an established specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) with extensive clinical, academic, and surgical experience. His practice covers the full spectrum of diagnostics, state-of-the-art conservative treatments, and surgical procedures for disorders of the upper respiratory tract, auditory system, and neck in both adult and pediatric patients.

He holds a Recognized Doctorate (PhD) in Medicine and plays an active role in medical education, resident training, and clinical research in the field of ENT.

Specializations and Clinical Interests

• Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery:

  • Ear microsurgery and hearing restoration

  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps

  • Bloodless and laser-assisted procedures for tonsil and adenoid removal

• Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of enlarged adenoids ("third tonsil") in children

  • Management of recurrent otitis media and middle ear effusion (tympanostomy tubes)

• Diagnostics and Audiology:

  • Comprehensive assessment of hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and vertigo/dizziness

  • Diagnostic endoscopy of the nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx

• Head and Neck Surgery:

  • Treatment of benign conditions and lesions of the head and neck

Education and Academic Background

• Academic Title (Associate Professor): Department of Otorhinolaryngology

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Medicine): Doctoral dissertation successfully defended in the field of ENT

• Specialty Certification: Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

• Medical Degree (MD): Medical University — Master of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA)

• Bulgarian National Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

• European Rhinologic Society (ERS)

International Training and Continuing Education

• Specialized hands-on courses in endoscopic sinus surgery and otologic microsurgery

• Active participation and lectures at national and international medical congresses

Patient Care & Consultations

Assoc. Prof. Georgi Iliev provides consultations and surgical evaluations for:

• Patients funded by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) (with a specialist referral)

• Patients with voluntary private health insurance

• Self-paying patients

Dr. Nikolay Georgiev is a specialist gastroenterologist in Varna with over 10 years of medical experience. His clinical interests focus on ultrasound and endoscopic diagnostics of the gastrointestinal tract, interventional endoscopy, diagnosis, therapy, and emergency endoscopic hemostasis in acute GI bleeding, GI polyp removal, balloon dilatation of stenotic segments, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), diagnosis and treatment of liver and pancreatic diseases, biohacking, gut microbiome, and bariatric endoscopy.

Education

• 2012: Graduated in Medicine from the Medical University of Varna.

• 2017: Acquired his specialty degree in Gastroenterology.

• 2018: Enrolled as a full-time PhD candidate at the Medical University of Varna with a doctoral thesis topic: "Non-invasive markers in portal hypertension".

Professional Qualifications & Certifications

• Level I: Conventional Abdominal Ultrasound and Superficial Structures

• Level II: Abdominal Doppler Ultrasound

• Level I: Conventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with Biopsy

• Level II: Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

• Level III: Interventional and Endoscopic Abdominal Ultrasound in Gastroenterology

Biography

Dr. Georgiev is a frequent guest lecturer, delivering training courses for physicians, pharmacists, and dentists. Since 2019, he has maintained strong scientific interests, research projects, and publications in the fields of food allergies, food intolerances, and the gut microbiome.

He served as a faculty lecturer teaching both Bulgarian and international medical students at the Medical University of Varna until January 2022. Over the course of his career, he has been part of the medical teams at Medical Center "Klinika Nova Varna", UMBAL "St. Marina" Varna, Medical University of Varna, Medical Center "Hygia Varna", and MBAL Varna.

Since 2023, Dr. Georgiev has been serving as the Head of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at MBAL Varna - Transport Hospital.

Dr. Georgi Kesov, MD, PhD is a specialist in general and thoracic surgery based in Sofia. His professional interests focus on providing comprehensive solutions for oncology patients, expeditionary medicine, and medical management in resource-limited environments. He performs Doppler sonography of peripheral vessels, abdominal organs, superficial structures, breasts, muscles and joints, the urogenital system, as well as thoracic/pleural and thyroid imaging. He is the recipient of several international NATO and EU awards for his innovative work. His clinical focus includes breast surgery, thyroid surgery, and laser aesthetic surgery.

Education

• 1998: Graduated in Medicine from the Medical University of Sofia.

• 2007: Acquired his specialty degree in General Surgery from the Medical University of Plovdiv.

• 2014: Acquired his second specialty degree in Thoracic Surgery from the Medical University of Sofia.

• PhD Degree: Awarded the educational and scientific degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) following the successful defense of his doctoral dissertation titled "Thoracic trauma during special combat operations. Training modules for the medical element of SOTG (Special Operations Task Groups)".

Professional Qualifications & Memberships

• Successfully completed numerous specialized professional courses and continuous medical education programs.

• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA).

• Participant in numerous national congresses and seminars in his fields of expertise.

• Scientific Director of the Pleyadesmedical project — a handbook for expeditionary and maritime medicine, telemedicine, and telepsychological support.

Biography

From 2008 to 2014, Dr. Kesov served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Military Medical Academy (MMA), and for the following 4 years, he headed the Breast Surgery Unit within the same department. In 2017, he served as Chief Surgeon at the DSC EUTM Surgical Hospital in Mali, and until 2021, as Chief Surgeon at the KFOR Surgical Hospital in Pristina, Kosovo. Until 2025, he served as a trusted physician for EU diplomatic missions, embassies, and consular services of EU member states, the UK, Japan, and others in the Republic of Kosovo. He has also participated in numerous overseas missions with the Bulgarian Armed Forces and the EU. He is fluent in English, Serbian, and Russian.

Specialties

• General Surgeon

• Thoracic Surgeon

• Breast Specialist / Mammologist

Dr. Nikolay Mladenov, MD, PhD is a specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care. He graduated in Medicine from the Medical University of Varna "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov" in 2013. In 2018, he acquired his specialty degree in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care.

In 2021, he was awarded the educational and scientific degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine after successfully defending his doctoral thesis titled "Ultrasonic Evaluation of the Optic Nerve in Patients with Clinical and Imaging Evidence of Increased Intracranial Pressure".

He has served as a Chief Assistant Professor at the Medical University of Varna "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov", leading academic courses in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine for both Bulgarian- and English-language medical programs.

Dr. Nikolay Mladenov serves as the Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care (ICU) at MBAL Varna - Transport Hospital.