Team

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.

Dr. Radko Georgiev Kesov - Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging / Radiologist

Professional Profile:

Dr. Radko Kesov is an experienced radiologist specializing in diagnostic imaging with extensive clinical background in both hospital and outpatient medical care. He provides accurate and timely imaging diagnostics across conventional radiography, fluoroscopy, and computed tomography (CT scanning).

Clinical Focus & Services:

• Digital X-ray imaging of the musculoskeletal system and chest

• Computed Tomography (CT) scans

• Diagnostic Ultrasound

• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA)

Dr. Radko Kesov serves as the Head of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at MBAL Varna - Transport Hospital.

Dr. Polina Ivanova, MD, PhD, is a resident in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) in Varna. She performs diagnostics, as well as conservative and surgical treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases, oncological conditions, and emergency cases involving the ear, nose, and throat. Dr. Ivanova also conducts endoscopic examinations using a rigid video-endoscope. She treats both pediatric and adult patients.

She specializes in plastic-reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and performs surgical procedures using the Coblator II system.

Education

• Graduated with honors from the Medical University of Varna in 2019.

• Completed her residency in Otorhinolaryngology at St. Anna University Hospital in Varna (2020–2026).

• Awarded a PhD degree in 2025 following the defense of her doctoral thesis titled "Postoperative Period in Rhinosurgery – Tamponades, Splints, and Postoperative Nose Care: Types, Necessity, and Effectiveness".

• Currently works in the ENT Department at MBAL Varna.

Qualifications Member of:

• Bulgarian Medical Association;

• Bulgarian National Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery;

• European Rhinologic Society.

Additional Qualifications:

• International Course in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Facial and Nasal Surgery, Netherlands, 2022;

• Active participant in numerous national and European conferences and congresses in the field.

Biography Dr. Ivanova has previously worked at St. Anna University Hospital Varna. She is currently part of the medical team at MBAL Varna. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Languages Spoken English

Specialties ENT / Otorhinolaryngology

Dr. Elizabet Angelova is an ENT resident practicing at the ENT Department of MBAL Varna (Transport Hospital). She offers private consultations, diagnostic assessments, and surgical treatments for conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat.

Education

• Graduated from First Language High School – Varna with German and English proficiency.

• Graduated with honors from the Medical University of Varna in 2024.

• Currently part of the ENT team at MBAL Varna – Transport Hospital.

Professional Interests

• Pediatric ENT — diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for young patients.

• Modern approaches to diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses.

• Post-rhinosurgery conditions and Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) — recipient of an honorary award from the Bulgarian Rhinologic Society for an innovative treatment study based on regenerative medicine (co-authored with Assoc. Prof. G. Iliev).

• Advanced endoscopic diagnostics of the upper respiratory tract (including adenoid evaluations).

• Hearing disorder diagnostics: Tympanometry (evaluating middle ear fluid and eardrum mobility) and Audiometry.

Surgical Procedures

• Adenoidectomy using the Coblator II System — a gentle, bloodless method ensuring rapid recovery and increased patient comfort.

• Paracentesis (drainage of middle ear fluid).

• Lingual and labial frenulotomy.

• Septoplasty and turbinoplasty.

Qualifications & Memberships

• Completed the specialized international CEORL-HNS Academy Course in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA).

Location

• MBAL Varna – Transport Hospital

Dr. Yanka Shtiliyanova is a pediatrician with years of experience, practicing at MBAL Varna. As a specialist in child health, Dr. Shtiliyanova focuses on monitoring physical and neurodevelopmental growth, as well as diagnosing and treating pediatric diseases.

She also performs abdominal ultrasound examinations and treats patients aged 0 to 18.

Qualifications & Services

• Prescribes tailored medical treatments

• Monitors and manages chronic health conditions

• Orders necessary diagnostic tests and lab work

• Provides home visits when necessary

• Conducts preventive check-ups for children and adults

• Provides well-child care and developmental consultations

Dr. Petko Iliev is an ENT specialist in Varna with over 39 years of medical experience. He provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.

Education

• Graduated from the Medical University of Varna in 1985.

• Completed his specialty in Otorhinolaryngology at the Medical University of Sofia in 1992.

Qualifications

• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Association;

• Regular participant in national and international ENT congresses and seminars.

Biography

Dr. Iliev is currently part of the medical specialist team at MBAL Varna (Transport Hospital).

Specialties

ENT / Otorhinolaryngology

Dr. Mihaela Malcheva is the newest addition to the Gastroenterology Department team at MBAL Varna. She is a highly resourceful and dedicated physician who views medicine, and gastroenterology in particular, not just as a career path, but as a true calling.

Education

• Graduated from the Medical University of Varna in 2024.

Biography

• Began her professional journey in the Emergency Department at St. Anna Hospital.

• Advanced her clinical interest in gastroenterology through an internship at the specialized clinic of St. Marina University Hospital.

• Driven by her strong professional qualities, quick decision-making, and deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Malcheva is now an official member of our medical staff.

Dr. Stoyan Kolev Stoyanov is an Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) specialist practicing at MBAL Varna.

He provides diagnostics and treatment for acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, general ear, nose, and throat disorders, as well as ENT emergency cases.

Dr. Tatyana Atanasova Tocheva is the Head of the Neurology Department at MBAL Varna. She is a senior neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Clinical Focus & Services:

• Electroencephalography (EEG)

• Cerebrovascular disorders and strokes

• Epilepsy

• Headache and vertigo disorders

• Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease

• Dementia and cognitive impairment

• Polyneuropathies