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About Private Hospital Vita
Private Hospital Vita is a modern, multidisciplinary hospital with over 15 departments across two facilities, 200 beds, and 9 operating rooms. The hospital emphasises on Bariatric/Metabolic, Orthopedic, Plastic, and Aesthetic surgery. Established in 1991, Vita was the first private health facility in Sofia, founded by two specialist doctors. Since then, it has evolved into the city's first private multidisciplinary hospital for active treatment.
Staff

Dr Spas Ivanov
- Surgeon Doctor
Treatments
Biography: 01.06.2020 - Attendant surgeon in Vita Hospital, Sofia, Department of Surgery, Division of minimally-invasive colorectal surgery23.09.2019 - 30.05.2020 - Chief attendant surgeon in Univesity Hospital Pirogov, Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Surgery03.07.2016 - 20.09.2019 - Surgeon in Universtity Hospital Tsaritsa Joanna - ISUL, Sofia, Bulgaria, Department ot Surgery02.02.2015 – 01.04.2017 - Surgeon in Universtity Hospital St. Ivan Rilski, Sofia, Bulgaria, Department ot Surgery01.01.2015 - Specialist in General Surgery01.07.2009 – 30.06.2014 - Residency in General Surgery University Hospital Tsaritsa Joanna – ISUL, Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of SurgeryEducation:09.09.2002 – 19.12.2008 - Medical education – Medical University Sofia, BulgariaAdditional qualification:November 2017 - Sertificate “Basics of laparoscopic surgery”, Military medical academy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Prof. N. Vladov

Dr Radostina Dukovska
- Doctor
Treatments
Biography: Dr. Radostina Dukovska is an abdominal surgeon with over 14 years of experience gained in several hospitals in Germany. She graduated medicine in 2009 at the Sofia University, and briefly worked in the biliary-hepatic and pancreatic surgery clinic of the Sofia Academy of Medical Sciences. In 2012, she continued her specialization in a clinic in Germany, and in 2016 she received an invitation to move to one of the leading hospitals in North Rhine Westphalia, where in 2020 she acquired a specialty in General Surgery and became the chief physician in the bariatric surgery department. She continued his qualifications, acquiring a specialty in Visceral Surgery in 2024, and six months later in Special Visceral Surgery.In 2022, she acquired a specialty in nutrition medicine.Dr. Dukovska has interests in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, and is certified as a console surgeon in Da Vinci robotic surgery. Since the beginning of November, Dr. Dukovska has been part of the Department of Surgery at VITA Hospital.She speaks German, English and Russian

Prof Radosvet Gornev
- Surgeon Doctor
Treatments
Biography: Prof. Dr. Radosvet Gornev graduated from the Medical University in Sofia in 1990. He obtained a specialty in general surgery in 1996. Prof. Dr. Gornev has consistently specialized in leading clinics in Bulgaria, Europe and the USA in the field of biliary-hepatic and pancreatic surgery, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.In 2003, he was a scholarship holder of the Cleveland Clinic - USA, under the supervision of Prof. Steven Wexner. In 2006, he obtained a master's degree in health management at UNSS, Sofia. In 2010 he specialized in laparoscopic hernioplasty in Södertälä, Sweden. In 2011, he underwent a live donor liver transplant course in Istanbul, Turkey. In 2011, he participated in an individual program in biliary-hepatic, pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgery at the Clinical Center in Ljubljana, Slovenia.In the period 1991–2008, he worked as a resident surgeon at the First City Hospital in Sofia. From 2008 to 2023, Prof. Dr. Gornev heads the General Surgery Clinic at Lozenets General Hospital. Since 2011 is a teacher at the Faculty of Medicine of the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". In 2016, he was elected associate professor of surgery at the University of St. Kliment Ohridski". Since 2019, he is the Head of the Department of Surgical Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology.He has experience in stomach and duodenum-resection and plastic surgery, liver and biliary system surgery, including liver transplants, pancreatic surgery, colorectal surgery, plastic-reconstructive surgery for abdominal wall hernias, mammary gland surgery for benign and malignant lesions with axillary lymph dissection in breast carcinoma, surgical treatment in diabetic foot and HANC, emergency surgery, laparoscopic surgery.

Dr Chanko Chankov
- Doctor
Treatments
Biography: 2006 – Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Vita Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria 1999 - 2008 - Orthopedist at "Pirogov", 3rd Clinic in Orthopedics and Traumatology - Sofia, Bulgaria 1999 - 2000 - Scholarship at Alfred Medical University - Melbourne, Australia (Department of Orthopedics) - Endoprosthetics and emergency traumatology1998 - 1999 - Scholarship at Darwin Royal Hospital, Darwin - Australia - Flinders Medical Center - Adelaide, Australia - Arthroscopic surgery and Endoprosthesis of large and medium joints 1997 - 1998 - Postgraduate student at Hadassah University Hospital - Jerusalem, Israel - Department of trauma surgery 1989 - 1996 - Orthopedist at the "Clinic of Sports Traumatology "Dianabad" - Sofia, Bulgaria 1987-1989 - Orthopedic assistant at the Academy of Medical Sciences - Sofia, Bulgaria Education: University, Medical Academy - Sofia, 1986Specializations and recognized majors: 2008-2010 - Keynote speaker of the European Online Ortho Project Description: Developed as part of the Leonardo da Vinci project of the European Union for training and dissemination of modern aspects of minimally invasive surgery in the public health sector, in response to the European health strategy. - "Cartilage restoration in the knee and ankle"2006 - specialization in Cantonal Hospital - Freiburg, Switzerland, with Prof. Ronald Jacob - Knee surgery / corrective osteotomies, cartilage transplants and chondroplasty/ January - December 1999 - Scholarship for specialization in Orthopedic Trauma - The Alfred Hospital - Melbourne, Australia, under Prof. John HartJanuary - December 1998 - Scholarship for specialization in "Arthroscopy and joint prosthetics" - Medical Center Flinders, - Adelaide, Australia, with Prof. Krishnan 1997 – 1998 - Specializations in "General Orthopedics" and "Surgery" on the shoulder" - Jerusalem, Israel, with Prof. David Segal and Prof. Charles MailgramMarch - June 1994 - Course on "Arthroscopy of large joints" - Clinic of Orthopedics at "La Sapienza" Medical University – Rome, Italy, with Prof. P.P. Mariani1994 - 1996 - Course "Arthroscopy" - AESCULAP - Medical academy - Sofia, BulgariaMember of the Bulgarian Society of Sports Medicine - BSSMMember of the Bulgarian Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology - B.O.T.A. Member of the European Society of Knee Surgery and arthroscopy - ESSKA Member of the International Medical Association - IMA Member of the European Association of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - EFOST

Desislava Ivanova
- Doctor
Treatments
Biography: 30.01.2014 Graduate of renowned Medical University in Pleven03.02.2014 Starts practicing at multidisciplinary Hospital for active treatment “Dr. Stefan Cherkezov” in Veliko Tarnovo 01.02.2015 – 01.05.2019 Specialty in endocrinology with an emphasis on Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy syndrome, Metabolic, pituitary and adrenal diseases, whilst also working in the Hospitals emergency ward. Participation in scientific congresses and symposia:ultrasound courses 2019 and 2020 Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endocrinology Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union Certificate - "4th EASD Postgraduate Course on Clinical Diabetes and its Complications". April 20-22, 2017. Sofia, Bulgaria

Mrs Denitsa Anastasova
- Consultant
Treatments
Biography: Denitsa Anastasova is a clinical psychologist at Vita Hospital with professional experience in the field of addictions and healthy eating. She graduated with a master's degree in "Clinical and Counseling Psychology" from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and a bachelor's degree in "Psychology" from VTU "St. St. Cyril and Methodius”.She was trained in the method of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and applies an integrative approach in her work. She has experience in counseling adults, teenagers and their families with various problems - anxiety, depression, addictions, existential crises (interpersonal conflicts, loss, separation, traumatic experiences), etc.)

Dr Zhivko Kanev
- Doctor
Treatments
Biography: 2004 – Plastic surgeon at Vita Hospital Since 1999 he works as a freelancer at: -"Borola" Ltd., Sofia - "Medix" Multidisciplinary Hospital - Varna - "R. Angelova" Ltd. Multidisciplinary Hospital For Active Treatment - Pernik – Burns and Plastic Surgery 1991 -1996 – Intern in the Surgery Department of County Hospital - Yambol Education: Higher medical, Medical University - Sofia, 1988 Specializations and recognized specialties: 1. Acquisition of specialty Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - 1999; - 1997 - 1999 - specializing in aesthetic and plastic surgery at the "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" clinic in MA - Sofia 2. Acquisition of major general and abdominal surgery - 1995 3. Specialization at the "Burn and Plastic Surgery" clinic of Pirogov 4. Specialization in upper limb surgery in the department of orthopedics and traumatology - Gorna Banya 5. Specialisation in Maxillo-Facial Surgery at the Faculty of Dentistry of MA - Sofia Member of the Bulgarian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Dr Elena Benkova
- Doctor
Treatments
Biography: Dr. Elena Benkova is part of the team of specialists of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Vita Hospital since August 2021. Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and Abdominal Surgery.From May 2018 to August 15, 2021 - Doctor, Head of the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery for Adults - "N.I. Pirogov" in Sofia. From June 2013 to May 2018 - Doctor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Burns and Plastic Surgery Hospital, Department of Burn and General Surgery for Adults - "N.I. Pirogov" in SofiaFrom June 2007 to June 2013 - Doctor, surgeon - Burns and Plastic Surgery Clinic, Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery for Adults, "N.I. Pirogov" in Sofia From August 2004 - to May 2007 - Doctor, surgeon, X DCC Sofia,2009 - 2013 Sofia University, Specialist in plastic-reconstructive and aesthetic surgery 1997 - 2002 Sofia University, Specialist in Surgery 1989 - 1996 VMI Pleven, Specialty "Medicine"

Dr Natalia Nenkova
- Doctor
Treatments
Biography: Dr. Natalia Nenkova:Dr. Natalia Nenkova graduated from Varna Medical University in 2008. She was awarded a scholarship program for specialization in Israel - Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, Jerusalem, where she practiced until September 2009. In 2018 Dr. Nenkova specialized in Plastic Surgery.She has almost 12 years of experience in the treatment of burns and in the field of reconstructive surgery. From 08.01.2010 until 04.01.2022 she worked in the Clinic for Thermal Trauma, Plastic-Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery in the Medical Center-VMA, Varna.She is a participant in numerous national and international courses and congresses. She has certificates for the application of dermal fillers, mesotherapy, plasma therapy and meso-threads. Member of BAPREH, BLS and ISAPS.Awards: Annual Award for 2008 of the International Medical Association "Bulgaria" and Honorary Consulate of the State of Israel in Bulgaria: Scholarship and Specialization in Reconstructive Surgery for academic year 2009 at Hadassah University Hospital Jerusalem - Israel Distinction Silver Badge of Medical University - Varna "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov" for high achievements in international scientific performance. From October 2019 has a private practice in MC "Mother Dom" Varna. Since March 2022, he has been part of the team of specialists at MBAL and DCC Vita.

Prof Lyudmila Ivanova
- Dietician
Treatments
Biography: 1979 - Graduates Medical university in Sofia, Bulgaria1986 - Specialty in nutrition and dietetics, as well as hygiene toxicology 1992 - Defends a dissertation on the topic: Experimental studies on the effect of combined supplementation of calcium and zinc in cadmium intoxication. She has conducted specializations at the Center for Disease Control in the USA, Jagiellonian University in Poland, Karolinska University, Center Novum.2004 - 2007 Works as a nutrition expert for UNICEF Ukraine 2007 – Associate Professor in “Neofit Rilski” University in Blagoevgrad and Professor in the Medical faculty of “Sv. Kliment Ohridski” University. Professor Ivanova is fluent in English, German and Russian Prof. Lyudmila Ivanova has been part of the VITA DCC team since March 2022. She is a specialist in nutrition and dietetics with over 42 years of medical experience. Applies diet therapy to adult patients and children with various chronic diseases, after operative interventions and states of nutritional deficiency. Develops individual nutritional regimens, to reduce body weight and improve nutritional status, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. We also work with patients, without health problems and with pregnant women, to establish a healthy eating model, consistent with physical activity and physiological state.
Specialties
Treatments
- Bariatric Surgery Consultation (30 mins) 15850 $
- Duodenal Switch (4 hours) 18600 $
- Gastric Balloon (15 mins) 10300 $
- Gastric Band Adjustment (1 hour 50 mins) 13050 $
- Gastric Bypass (2 hours) 15850 $
- Gastric Sleeve (1 hour 30 mins) 18600 $
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery (2 hours) 10300 $
- Stomach Stapling (1 hour 30 mins) 13100 $
- Areola Reduction 15850 $
- Breast Implants (The price of the implants is not included) 18600 $
- Breast Reconstruction 10300 $
- Breast Reduction 13100 $
- Brow Lift 15850 $
- Blepharoplasty 18600 $
- Gynecomastia 10350 $
- Plastic Surgeon Consultation 13100 $
- Rhinoplasty 15850 $
- Thigh Lift 18650 $
- Tummy Tucк 10350 $
- Mole Removal 13100 $
- Diagnostic Imaging Consultation 15850 $
- Medical X-Ray 18650 $
- Ultrasound 10350 $
- Blood Pressure Monitoring 13100 $
- Blood Test 15900 $
- Cancer Screening 18650 $
- Breast Check 10350 $
- Cervical Check 13100 $
- Prostate Screening 15900 $
- Children's Health Consultation 18650 $
- Cholesterol Testing 10350 $
- Diabetes Consultation 13150 $
- Diabetes Treatment 15900 $
- Type I Diabetes 18650 $
- Type II Diabetes 10350 $
- Dietician Consultation 13150 $
- Health Check 15900 $
- Mammogram 18650 $
- Mantoux Test 10400 $
- Maternity Consultation 13150 $
- Menopause Care 15900 $
- Men's Health Consultation 18650 $
- Minor Surgery Consultation 10400 $
- Nutrition Counselling 13150 $
- Occupational Health Consultation 15900 $
- Pre-Employment Medicals 18700 $
- Sexual Dysfunction Treatment 10400 $
- Sexual Health Advice 13150 $
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Testing 15950 $
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment 18700 $
- Stitches Removal 10400 $
- Urine Test 13150 $
- Vaccination 15950 $
- Weight Control 18700 $
- Weight Loss Consultation 10400 $
- Women's Health Consultation 13200 $
- Ankle Injury Treatment 15950 $
- Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery 18700 $
- Myomectomy 10400 $
- Natural Childbirth 13200 $
- Obstetrician / Gynaecologist Consultation 15950 $
- Pregnancy Test 18700 $
- Ear Infection Treatment 10450 $
- Sleep Apnea 13200 $
- ACL Reconstruction 15950 $
- Arthroscopy 18700 $
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery 10450 $
- Hip Replacement 13200 $
- Joint Replacement Surgery 15950 $
- Knee Reconstructive Surgery 18750 $
- Knee Replacement 10450 $
- Meniscus Repair 13200 $
- Orthopaedist Consultation 15950 $
- Rotator Cuff Repair 18750 $
- Shoulder Replacement 10450 $
- Colonoscopy 13200 $
- Gastroenterologist Consultation 16000 $
- Gastroscopy 18750 $
- Haemorrhoids Treatment 10450 $
- Hernia Repair 13250 $
- Rectal Prolapse Repair 16000 $
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- Accessible to Disabled People
- Public Transport Access
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
- Access Without Steps
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- Patient Bathroom
- On-Site Pharmacy