Management
Professor Ognyan I. Kolev, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc.
Curriculum Vitae
Professor Ognyan I. Kolev, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc.
Specialties: Neurology and Oto-neurology
Position: Head of the Diagnostic Block, Section of Otoneurology, MHATNP „St. Naum“
Leading Bulgarian otoneurologist with an international reputation.
Many years of clinical and research experience.
Specialized, worked and lectured at NASA, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, University of Texas, Pensacola Naval Base, USA, Munich and Freiburg Universities in Germany, Linkoping University in Sweden, College de France - France, Imperial College - England, Keio University - Japan and others.
Awards:
- Order Order of "Saints Cyril and Methodius" - necklace
- NASA Certificate for scientific achievements
- Medal of Munich University
- Awards from Defence Ministry of USA and from NASA
Interested in diseases of the vestibular system, equilibrium, different types vertigo, tinnitus and other diseases with similar symptomatic.
Languages: English and Russian
Elitza Leseva
Senior nurse
Curriculum Vitae
Elitza Leseva
Position: Senior nurse of the General Hospital and Medical Center at the St. Naum Hospital and Medical Center EAD.
from 18.06.2018 - …
Main activities: Development and implementation of the hospital's policy in the field of health care and the hygienic condition of the hospital facility. Organization, coordination and control of the economic efficiency and quality of health care, in accordance with the established standards and the hygienic condition of the General Hospital and Medical Center department. Interaction with all doctors, med. nurses and orderlies.
Position: Head nurse at SBALOT "Vitosha", Sofia.
from 14.01.2013 to 23.03.2015.
Main activities Planning, organizing, coordinating, motivating, controlling and evaluating the activities of healthcare specialists in the medical facility. Interaction with doctors, nurses. staff, orderlies and the "Administrative" department, the bodies of the Regional Inspectorate for Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Health, the National Health Insurance Fund, the Labor Inspectorate and other institutions related to the management of the health facility.
Position: Nurse at the "St. Panteleimon" Hospital, Plovdiv.
from 07.08.2008 to 18.07.2012.
Main activities: Intensive cardiology sector, care and resuscitation of seriously ill patients with the necessary responsibility for them; cardioversion, etc.
Position: Nurse at the 3rd City Hospital, Plovdiv.
from 16.09.1991 to 30.03.2006.
Main activities: Medical care for hypotrophic children from 0 to 1 year. Full medical care and responsibilities of children in a hospital ward.
Education: Medical University, Plovdiv - Medical College.
from 01.10.1989 to 01.07.1991.
Acquired qualifications: Higher education - req. qual. degree: specialist.
Specialty: Nurse
Education: Veliko Tarnovo University "St. St. Cyril and Methodius", Faculty of Economics.
from 01.10.2002 to 01.07.2004.
Acquired qualification: Higher education - req. qualification degree: bachelor.
Specialty: Social activities
Education: Plovdiv University "Paisiy Hilendarski", Faculty of Pedagogy.
from 01.10.2005 to 01.07.2007.
Acquired qualification: Higher education - req. qualification. degree: master.
Professional qualification: psychologist
Specialty: Social applied psychology
Education: Medical University, Sofia - Faculty of Public Health.
from 07.08.2013 to 05.02.2015.
Qualification acquired: Higher education - req. qual. degree: Master.
Specialty: Healthcare Management.
Membership:
Bulgarian Association of Healthcare Professionals - Sofia and MU - Department of Postgraduate Education and UBK (Membership Card UIN ¹50337/01.07.2005).
National Society of Psychology since 2012.
European Federation of Psychological Associations (EFPA)
World Union of Psychologists (IUPsys)
International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP)
European Prof. Certificate ¹BG-RP 1154 (personal ID number: BG-RP 0001)
Practice ISCO-2634-6001 Psichologist
Certification by the Bulgarian Academy of Medical Sciences: Certificate No. 15354/28.06.2014 from the Bulgarian Academy of Medical Sciences, VAT No. 50337
Qualification: Providing quality healthcare
Certificate No. 34087/06.01.2014
"Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation in the Surgical Clinic" (Cat. A, credit score – 24 points)
Certificate No. 34238/13.02.2014
"Rhythmic and conduction disorders – innovations in treatment. Specific healthcare during drug and electrical cardioversion" (Cat. A, credit score – 16 points)
Certificate ¹34249/17.02.2014
“Nursing care for a patient on artificial ventilation” (Cat. A, credit score – 36 points)
Certificate 09.09/09.09.2015
“Training of anesthesiology nurses in abdominal-thoracic surgery” (Cat. A and G, credit score – 67 points)
Certificate of 26.09.2023
“Burns – types, diagnostics, treatment” (Cat. A and G, credit score – 13 points)
Certificate of 26.11.2024
“Breast cancer – contemporary challenges” (Cat. A and G, credit score – 14 points
Certificate dated 20.05.2025
"Conflicts in the process of implementing and managing healthcare" (Cat. A and G, credit score - 11 points
Personal skills: Teamwork, adaptability, work capacity.
Technical skills: MS Office, Excel, Internet.
Operation and use of available electronic and monitoring equipment in the intensive care sector, defibrillators, perfusionists, intubators, etc.
Medical cabinets
Diagnostic and consultative office of neurology
Consultation of all types of diseases of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Expert medical examinations of patients with Parkinson`s disease and Epilepsy. Initial medical examinations of patients before hospitalization. The office works with NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund).
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 08:00 am - 02:30 pm
+359 2/ 9702 137 (11.30 am - 2.30 pm)
SCHEDULE for activities in the NEUROLOGY ADMISSION AND CONSULTATION OFFICE
From 08.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. - Admission of patients (emergency and included in the lists for planned admission)
From 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. - Outpatient examinations, planning for hospitalization and follow-up examinations
From 01:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. - Issuance of expert opinions and protocols and updating of lists for planned admission
Georgi Kesikov, MD
Resident doctor
Curriculum Vitae
Georgi Kesikov, MD
- Graduated:
- School of Medicine, University of Sofia - 1999
- Medical licensure:
- M.D. Degree, 1999.
- Board certified:
- in neurology - 2011.
- Training:
- Practical course in Doppler Sonography, Electroencephalography.
- Professional qualification:
- Higher qualification in ultrasound diagnostics of nerve diseases in 2014. Higher qualification in Electroencephalography in 2014
- Current position:
- Medical doctor at Clinic of intensive treatment of neurological diseases, MHATNP " St Naum " since 2010
- Professional experience:
- Medical doctor at Department of movement disorders, UH "St. Naum", Sofia, Bulgaria from 2007 to 2010
General practitioner from 1999-2007, Anton, Bulgaria - Professional affiliations:
- Member of the Bulgarian Society of Neurology, Bulgarian Medical Society
- Scientific affiliations:
- in the field of vascular neurology
- 1 scientific publication
- Language:
- English, French
Diagnostic and consultative office in Child Neurology
Diagnostic and consultative activities and acceptance of children with nervous system diseases.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Veselin Tomov, MD
Curriculum Vitae
Veselin Tomov, MD
- EEG;
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Scientific Society of Neurology, Psychiatry and Psychology of childhood development;
Bulgarian Doctor's Union.
Diagnostic and consultative office in Psychiatry
Consultation and treatment of patients with psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, dementias. Issue of psychology personal statements by area of residence.
Working hours from Monday to Friday:
- I-st shift: 08:00 am - 2:30 pm
- II-nd shift: 02:30 am - 8:00 pm
+359 2/ 9702 140; +359 2/ 9702 139
(No documents and certificates are issued after 3:00 PM!)
Assen Jivkov Karadaliev, MD
Curriculum Vitae
Assen Karadaliev, MD
Graduated:1995, Academy of Medicine, SofiaMedical licensure:MD degreeBoard certified:in psychiatry - 2003, Academy of Medicine, SofiaProfessional qualifications:Experience in long-term management of psychoses, affective and anxiety disordersCurrent position:1997 - Outpatients department MHATNP "St. Naum"Professional experience:- 1995 -1996 Blagoevgrad Psychiatric Clinic;
- 1996 - 1997 "Alexandrovska" University Hospital, Psychiatric clinic.
Bulgarian association for clinical researchScientific affiliations:Neuroleptics induced hyperprolactinaemia
Neuroleptic induced obsessive-compulsive symptomsScientific publications:10 papers in national psychiatry journals.Language:English fluent
Antoniya Zamfirova, MD
Resident doctor
+359 2/9702 140
Curriculum Vitae
Antoniya Zamfirova, MD
Graduated: M.D. - 1997, Medical University, SofiaMedical
Licensure: 1997 M.D. degree
Board certified: Psychiatry - 2007, Academy of Medicine, Sofia
Training: Psychiatry
- 2003 - WPA Educational program "Schizophrenia"
- 2004 - Interactive Educational Course for Young Psychiatrist and Investigators of the European College of Neuropsychofarmacology (ECNP)-Fenerite
- 2004 - Educational course "Contemporary treatment of substance dependence"
- 2005 - Educational course "Upgrade in research and clinical practice in organic psychiatric disorders and substance dependence".
- 2011 ECNP School of Neuropsychopharmakology, Oxford, UK
- 2012 Drugs and the Brain, Braga workshop, Braga Portugal
Ph. D. Degree: Cognitive and behavioral phenotype of children with some common dysmorphic syndromes. (2003)
Professional qualifications: Enperience in clinical practice active and long - term management of psychoses, affective and anxiety disorders.
Current position: MHATNP "St. Naum" Psychiatrist in Outpatient department.
Professional experience:
- 1999-2000 pediatrician, Sofia,Bulgaria
- 2005-2007 MHATNP "St. Naum", Outpatients department, Psychiatrist
- 2007-2012 MHATNP "St. Naum", Inpatient care unit
Scientific affiliations: 2 scientific publications in the field of genetic markers for early diagnosis of dementias, affective disorders in national journals.
Memberships: Union of Bulgarian medical Doctors. Bulgarian Psychiatric association.
Language:
English: written/spoken-satisfactory
German: written/spoken-satisfactory
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Diagnostic and consultative office in otoneurology
Diagnostics and treatment of vertigo, dizziness and balance disorder. Examination of the hearing, tinnitus, consultation of patients with neurological, psychological and ENT disorders. Videonystagmography. Video-oculography. Stabilometry. Functional tests for examination of the vestibular system (roatator and calorie).
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Examinations and research after prior appointment by phone.
Ivo Asenov, MD
Curriculum Vitae
Ivo Asenov, MD
Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology
Acquired specialty: 2005 - Otorhinolaryngology
Current position: Outpatient departament - Diagnostic and consultative office of Otoneurology
Professional experience (years): 30
Graduated: 1995 - Medical University, Sofia
Training:
- 2008 - Otoneurology - University Hospital "Tsaritsa Yoanna - ISUL"
- 2009 - Audiology - University Hospital "Tsaritsa Yoanna - ISUL"
Co-author of textbooks on neurology and otoneurology.
Foreign languages: English
Office of Neuro-Ophthalmology
The office has modern equipment for conducting examinations - OCT, perimeter, biomicroscope, etc.
The following are performed: examination, visual acuity with correction, fundus examination, perimetry, OCT - optical coherence tomography, oculomotor, anterior segment of the eye, etc.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 1.30 pm
Chief assistant prof. Ventsislava Nedeva, M.D.
Head of office
Curriculum Vitae
Chief Assistant Prof. Ventsislava Nedeva, M.D.
Titles and degrees: doctor, chief assistant
Specialty/s: neuro-ophthalmologist and ophthalmologist
Current position: Office of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Outpatient Department, MHATNP „St. Naum“
Professional experience: many years of experience - 50 years
Graduated: 1973 - Medical University, Sofia
Specialized in neuro-ophthalmology and ophthalmology in San Francisco, Tokyo, London, Germany.
Performs consultative examinations of patients with diseases of the optic nerves, double vision, multiple sclerosis - retrob. neuritis, nystagmus, eye involvement in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders, pediatric neuro-ophthalmological changes, etc.
Languages: Bulgarian, English, Russian
Online consultations: no
Internal medicine office. Electrocardiography (ECG) and echography
Consultative medical examinations of patients with diseases in the field of internal diseases. Gastroenterology, pulmonology, cardiology and endocrinology. ECG, abdominal ultrasound, bladder, thyroid, blood pressure holter.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Nikolay Neykov, MD
Head of Department, Internal Medicine
Curriculum Vitae
Nikolay Neykov, M.D.
- Graduated:
- 1992 - Medical University, Pleven
- Medical licensure:
- 1992 M.D. Degree
- Board certified:
- in internal medicine - 1999, Medical University, Sofia
- Training:
-
- 1998 - 1999 Pulmology in Vth Multiprofile hospital for active treatment, Sofia, Bulgaria
- 1999 - 2000 Diseases of metabolism in Vth Multiprofile hospital for active treatment, Sofia, Bulgaria
- 2000 - 2001 Ultrasound diagnostic in Institute of emergency medicine "Pirogov", Sofia, Bulgaria
- 2014 Abdominal ultrasound and surface structure in Multiprofile hospital "Tsaritsa Yoanna", Sofia, Bulgaria
- Professional qualifications:
- ECG, abdominal ultrasound, bladder, thyroid, blood pressure holter
- Current position:
- Head of emergency department in Multiprofile Hospital for active treatment in neurology and psychiatry "St.Naum", Sofia
- Professional experience:
-
- 1992 - 1996 Therapist in Multiprofile Hospital for active treatment "Dr. A.Peshev", Teteven
- 1996 - 1997 Therapist in Cardiology Rehabilitation Center, City of Bankya
- 1997 - 2004 Therapist / Ultrasound diagnostic of abdominal cavity diseases in Private Medical Stomatological Center "MEDIVA", Sofia
- 2004 - 2005 Specialist in internal diseases in Sofia City Cancer Center, Sofia
- Language:
- English
Multiple sclerosis and evoked potentials office
Ambulatory medical examinations of patients with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson`s disease, without regard to zoning. Commissions meetings for assessment of the need of expensive medicines, paid by NHIF. Neurophysiological examinations - visual and auditory evoked potentials. Equipment: Neuro physical equipment Teca Synergy.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dr. Paulina Ilieva-Nedeva
Neurology specialist
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Michaela Sergeeva
Neurology specialist
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Michaela Vladimirova Sergeeva, MD
Dr. Mihaela Sergeeva, MD is a specialist in General Neurology with over 10 years of clinical experience. She performs diagnostics, symptomatic treatment and long-term follow-up of patients with Multiple Sclerosis, vestibular disorders, Parkinson's disease, as well as general neurological problems.
She graduated from the Medical University of Sofia in 2010. As a doctor at the Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment in Neurology and Psychiatry «St. Naum», she acquired a specialty in Nervous Diseases, as well as a scientific and educational degree "doctor" after defending a dissertation.
In 2017, she started working in the Multiple Sclerosis and Evoked Potentials Department of the MHATNP «St. Naum».
2012 - 2017 - Clinic for Nervous Diseases for Movement Disorders, MHATNP «St. Naum».
2011 - 2012 - Department of Neurootology, MHATNP «St. Naum».
Office of Electroencephalography. Brain mapping. Epilepsy
Consultative examinations are performed for the diagnosis and treatment of Epilepsy.
An Electroencephalographic examination is performed for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Epilepsy.
A meeting of a committee to assess the need for expensive medications paid for by the NHIF.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Examinations and research - after registration - tel. +359 2/9702 121
Assoc. Prof. Pencho Kolev, M.D., Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Assoc. Prof. Pencho Kolev, M.D., Ph.D.
Occupational Medicine - 1984
- 1978 - 1980 Training Toxicology, Pleven, Bulgaria
- 1981 - 1984 Training and Degree of Occupational Medicine - National Center of Hygiene and Occupational Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria
- 1981 - 1982 Training clinical neurophysiology in Department of clinical Neurophysiology, University Clinic of Neurology "Alexsandrovska", Sofia
- 1984 - 1989 6 months specialization in the Department Neurophysiology and Psychophysiology, ZAM, Berlin, Germany
- 2005 - GCP Training organized by Bulgarian Association of Clinical Research and Institute of Clinical Research
Head of the Department Clinical Neurophysiology in Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment in Neurology and Psychiatry "St. Naum", Sofia
- 1978 - 1981 Toxicology, Pleven, Bulgaria
- 1981 - 2000 Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurophysiology and Psychophysiology, National Center of Hygiene and Clinic of Occupational Diseases
- 2001 - to present Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Multiprofile Hospital for active treatment in neurology and psychiatry "St. Naum", Medical University, Sofia
- 2003 - 2007 Head of the Local Ethic Committee
Member of International Organization of Psychophysiology (IOP)
Member of International Ligue against Epylepsy
Member of Bulgarian Society of Epilepsy
Member of Bulgarian Society of Neuroscience
Member of Bulgarian Society of Physiology
Member of Bulgarian Society of Hronobiology
Bulgarian Society of Hygiene and Occupational Medicine
Member of the Movement Disorders Society
Member of the Bulgarian Headache Society
Member of the Board of the Bulgarian Neurological Association
Member of the Bulgarian Scientific Society of EEG, EMG and Clinical Neurophysiology
Member of Bulgarian Association of clinical EMG and EP
Polysomnography and headache office. Video EEG
Consultations and examinations are performed (polysomnography and respiratory polygraphy) for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and sleep apnea.
Video EEG and consultations for the diagnosis and treatment of Epilepsy are performed.
Consultative examinations are performed for the diagnosis and treatment of headaches.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Assoc. Prof. Pencho Kolev, M.D., Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Assoc. Prof. Pencho Kolev, M.D., Ph.D.
Occupational Medicine - 1984
- 1978 - 1980 Training Toxicology, Pleven, Bulgaria
- 1981 - 1984 Training and Degree of Occupational Medicine - National Center of Hygiene and Occupational Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria
- 1981 - 1982 Training clinical neurophysiology in Department of clinical Neurophysiology, University Clinic of Neurology "Alexsandrovska", Sofia
- 1984 - 1989 6 months specialization in the Department Neurophysiology and Psychophysiology, ZAM, Berlin, Germany
- 2005 - GCP Training organized by Bulgarian Association of Clinical Research and Institute of Clinical Research
Head of the Department Clinical Neurophysiology in Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment in Neurology and Psychiatry "St. Naum", Sofia
- 1978 - 1981 Toxicology, Pleven, Bulgaria
- 1981 - 2000 Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurophysiology and Psychophysiology, National Center of Hygiene and Clinic of Occupational Diseases
- 2001 - to present Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Multiprofile Hospital for active treatment in neurology and psychiatry "St. Naum", Medical University, Sofia
- 2003 - 2007 Head of the Local Ethic Committee
Member of International Organization of Psychophysiology (IOP)
Member of International Ligue against Epylepsy
Member of Bulgarian Society of Epilepsy
Member of Bulgarian Society of Neuroscience
Member of Bulgarian Society of Physiology
Member of Bulgarian Society of Hronobiology
Bulgarian Society of Hygiene and Occupational Medicine
Member of the Movement Disorders Society
Member of the Bulgarian Headache Society
Member of the Board of the Bulgarian Neurological Association
Member of the Bulgarian Scientific Society of EEG, EMG and Clinical Neurophysiology
Member of Bulgarian Association of clinical EMG and EP
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Cabinet of Electromyography and Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Electromyographic testing, testing of the peripheral nervous system.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Anastasia Shokova, MD
Neurologist and electrophysiologist
Curriculum Vitae
Anastasia Shokova, MD
Education: Higher medical degree (1991) - doctor; Medical University, Plovdiv
Acquired specialty: Nervous diseases - 1999
License in clinical electromyography - 2009
Postgraduate specializations:
In the field of clinical neurology:
- Medical Academy, Sofia and "St. Naum" Hospital for Neurology, Sofia - basic course in neurology
In the field of electrophysiology:
- 2008 - Specialized Hospital for Electrophysiology "Tsarina Ioanna", Sofia;
- 2003 - "St. Naum" Hospital for Neurology, Sofia;
- 2002 - VMI, Plovdiv
Professional qualification and experience: specialist neurologist with over 25 years of medical and clinical experience in the field of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, peripheral nervous system, multiple sclerosis, pain, clinical electromyography.
- Clinical electromyography;
- Clinical neurophysiology.
Position held: Neurological doctor in the Department of Electromyography and Diseases of the Peripheral Nervous System - St. Naum Hospital
Membership in scientific organizations:
- Member of the Bulgarian Society of Neurology;
- Member of the Governing Board of the Society of Clinical Electromyography and Evoked Potentials.
Scientific interests: Her main interests are in the field of neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia gravis, diseases of the muscles, the peripheral nervous system, as well as motor disorders.
Foreign languages: English, Russian
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Cerebrovascular disease office. Doppler sonography
In the office is carried Doppler sonography of the major arteries of the head and of the basal cerebral arteries. The office works with NHIF.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
+359 2/ 9702 211; +359 2/ 9702 148
Equipment: MULTI DOP X 4 – Germany, Ultrasound Scanner Simens Sonoline.
Senior assistant prof. Petar Damyanov, MD
Curriculum Vitae
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Office in Neuropsychology
Psychodiagnostics of Central Nervous System disorders, neurodegenerative and other disorders related to the nervous system, mental diseases and social adaptation disorders are performed in the office. Consultations in age crisis, psychological traumas, developmental and behavioral disorders of children and adolescents are carried out. Expert psychological assessments of classified information and weapon possession, for occupational rehabilitation and expert medical commission on occupational health TELK, upon request of courts or notary for assessment upon bearing a legal responsibility or the ability to perform financial and legal transactions, for inclusion in an integrated form of learning in school or in the specialized schools are carried out.
The office performs speech diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders of childhood development, as well as diagnostics and speech rehabilitation of aphasia.
Working hours from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Silvia Shopova, Assoc. Prof. of Medical Psychology
Curriculum Vitae
Silvia Assenova Shopova, Assoc. Prof. of Medical Psychology
- Assoc. Prof. of Medical Psychology, Medical University Pleven - 2007
- Doctor of Medical Psychology, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" - 2003
- Specialist of Medical Psychology, Medical University Sofia - 1994
- Master of Psychology, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski " - 1979
- Medical University Pleven 2007-2009
- MHAT"Aleksandrovska" Sofia 2005-2007
- University Pediatric Hospital Sofia 1990-2005
Psychiatry and Psychology;
Bulgarian Society of Human Genetics.
- 1 monograph
Adelina Dimitrova
Psychologist
Curriculum Vitae
Movement Disorders office
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Examinations and researches - after prior appointment by phone +359 2/9702150.
Registration will only be held on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the specified phone number.
Anastasia Shokova, MD
Neurologist and electrophysiologist
Curriculum Vitae
Anastasia Shokova, MD
Education: Higher medical degree (1991) - doctor; Medical University, Plovdiv
Acquired specialty: Nervous diseases - 1999
License in clinical electromyography - 2009
Postgraduate specializations:
In the field of clinical neurology:
- Medical Academy, Sofia and "St. Naum" Hospital for Neurology, Sofia - basic course in neurology
In the field of electrophysiology:
- 2008 - Specialized Hospital for Electrophysiology "Tsarina Ioanna", Sofia;
- 2003 - "St. Naum" Hospital for Neurology, Sofia;
- 2002 - VMI, Plovdiv
Professional qualification and experience: specialist neurologist with over 25 years of medical and clinical experience in the field of neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, peripheral nervous system, multiple sclerosis, pain, clinical electromyography.
- Clinical electromyography;
- Clinical neurophysiology.
Position held: Neurological doctor in the Department of Electromyography and Diseases of the Peripheral Nervous System - St. Naum Hospital
Membership in scientific organizations:
- Member of the Bulgarian Society of Neurology;
- Member of the Governing Board of the Society of Clinical Electromyography and Evoked Potentials.
Scientific interests: Her main interests are in the field of neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia gravis, diseases of the muscles, the peripheral nervous system, as well as motor disorders.
Foreign languages: English, Russian
Departments
Imaging Diagnostics Department
The activity of the department - conventional radiology and computer tomography
SIGNA™ Voyager 1.5T SCANNER CAPABILITIES
- High-quality diagnosis of multiple diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS) - MS and other demyelinating diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, brain tumors, vestibular syndromes, dementias, extrapyramidal diseases, childhood diseases of the CNS, diseases of the spine and spine brain
- Precise diagnosis of patients with MS and other demyelinating diseases, thanks to highly specialized magnetic resonance protocols and standardized algorithms.
- Use of highly specialized submethods (4D-angiography, magnetic resonance spectroscopy), providing qualitative diagnosis of cerebrovascular diseases, intracranial tumors and dysmetabolic diseases of the central nervous system.
- Accurate diagnosis of patients with epilepsy, including children with brain malformations and therapy-resistant epilepsy.
- Possibility of diagnosis of the entire spine with one examination.
- Qualitative study of knee and hip joints.
OPPORTUNITIES OF 64-series computer thomograph - Revolution EVO model
- High-speed computer tomograph, allowing short-term studies of patients with unclear consciousness, claustrophobia and involuntary movements.
- Computer tomograph with innovative x-ray dose reduction technology during the study.
- Apparatus capable of CT angiography of cerebral vessels and carotid and vertebral arteries.
- Possibilities for low-dose CT examination of paranasal cavities.
- Possibilities of low-dose CT scan of the skull in children with craniosensinoses.
- Possible low-dose KT high-resolution lung tests.
The departments works 24 hours for the needs of the hospital. Patients directed by NHIF are accepted, as well as paid patients.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Assoc. Prof. Nickolay Lazarov Topalov, MD, PhD
Head of department
Curriculum Vitae
Assoc. Prof. Nickolay Lazarov Topalov, MD, PhD
Graduated:Medical University Sofia 1993Medical licensure:MDBoard certified:in neurology - 2000in radiology - 2007Ph. D. Degree:Thesis - "Epidemiological research of multiple sclerosis in Bulgaria", 2000, Medical University SofiaProfessional qualification:Board certified in neurology and radiologyCurrent position:Chief doctor of neuroradiology department in University hospital of neurology and psychiatry "St. Naum", associate professor in Chair of neurology to Medical University Sofia.Member of the:
- Bulgarian society of neurology;
- Bulgarian society of headache and pain;
- Bulgarian society of neurorehabilitation;
- Bulgarian association of movement disorders;
- Bulgarian association of multiple sclerosis;
- European association of neuroradiology;
- European association of radiology.
Ana Tzvetkova, MD
Radiology Physician
Curriculum Vitae
Senior radiology technician
Nuclear Medicine Department
Performance of radioisotope diagnostic scanning with SPECT gamma camera. Diagnostics of Parkinson`s disease, bone scintigraphy, lung scintigraphy, thyroid scintigraphy, kidney scintigraphy.
Working hours from Monday to Friday: 7:30 am -2:00 pm Examinations and research without prior appointment - +359 2/9702 152
Senior assistant prof. Nikolay Mlachkov, MD, PhD
Head of department
Curriculum Vitae
Assistant prof. Nikolay Mlachkov, MD, PhD
Graduated: Medical University of Sofia - 1986.
Medical licensure: M.D. degree - 1986.
Board certified in nuclear medicine: Medical University of Sofia - 1992.
Ph.D. Degree: Thesis - "Diagnostic capabilities of 3-phase bone scintigraphy in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head" - 1993.
Professional qualification: Board certified in nuclear medicine.
Current position: Head of department of nuclear medicine in University multiprofile Hospital for active treatment in neurology and psychiatry "St. Naum", assistant professor in Clinical center of nuclear medicine and radiotherpy in Medical university-Sofia.
Professional experience: in diagnostic nuclear medicine.
Professional affiliations: Memberships: Bulgarian association of radiology (BAR), European association of nuclear medicine (EANM).
Scientific affiliations:
- Scientific publications in the field of SPECT scintigraphy with 123I-Ioflupane(DATSCAN) in Parkinsonism.
- co-author in textbook for students "Fundamentals of nuclear medicine" - 2006, 2011.
Language: English fluent.
Laboratory
Clinical and Liquorological Laboratory
General Overview
The Clinical Laboratory at University Hospital "St. Naum" - Sofia is a highly specialized diagnostic center serving inpatient clinics, outpatient practices, and external patients. The main focus is on neurological and psychiatric diagnostics, while the laboratory also provides a broad range of routine and specialized tests.
By combining modern equipment with an experienced team, the laboratory ensures fast, accurate, and clinically relevant results to support timely therapeutic decisions.
Main Areas
- Clinical chemistry and electrolytes - Cobas Integra 400 Plus
- Immunology and hormones - Finecare FIA Plus
- CSF diagnostics - isoelectric focusing, immunofixation, IgG index calculation, Reiber diagrams
- Serum and urine electrophoresis - Sebia
- HPLC analyses - therapeutic drug monitoring and vitamins (Hitachi Chromaster 5420 UV-VIS)
Team and Organization
The laboratory team consists of clinical laboratory physicians, a chemist, and medical laboratory technicians with many years of experience. The laboratory operates 24/7, with on-duty staff ensuring uninterrupted service for emergency diagnostic needs.
Collaboration
- Neurology Clinics - diagnostics of a wide range of neurological diseases
- Psychiatry Clinics - metabolic screening, vitamin deficiencies, monitoring of pharmacotherapy
- Sleep and Sleep Apnea Unit - laboratory markers for sleep hypoxemia, chronic inflammation, and metabolic syndrome
- Intensive Care Clinic
- Pediatric Neurology Clinic
Additional Capabilities
- Consultations on complex laboratory cases
- Customized diagnostic panels upon clinician request
- Full integration with electronic medical records and the hospital information system
- Support for interdisciplinary diagnostics and research projects
Working hours:
The laboratory operates 24/7, with on-duty staff ensuring uninterrupted service for emergency diagnostic needs.
Phones:
+359 2/9702 158 - Head of Laboratory +359 2/9702 159 - Hematology +359 2/9702 160 - BiochemistryMartin Georgiev Gerganov, Ph.D
Curriculum Vitae
Martin Gerganov, MD
- Graduated:
- Medicine in 1994
- Specialty:
- Clinical laboratory, Homeopathy, Healthcare Management
- Professional qualification:
- Physician specializing in clinical laboratory, homeopathy and health management
- Professional experience:
- >27 years
- Current position:
- Deputy Director of Medical Activities - MBALNP St. Naum, Sofia
Head of the Clinical and Liquorological Laboratory, MBALNP St. Naum, Sofia - Online consultations:
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- Languages:
- English and Russian
Dr. Gerganov graduated in Medicine in 1994 and began his career as a general practitioner.
He subsequently specialized in Internal Medicine, and in 2018 obtained a qualification in Homeopathy from the European Society of Homeopathy.
In 2024 he completed his specialization in Clinical Laboratory Medicine.
Since January 2, 2025, he has been Head of the Clinical and Liquorology Laboratory at St. Naum University Hospital for Neurology and Psychiatry, Sofia.
He is a member of the Bulgarian Society of Neurology and the Bulgarian Society of Clinical Laboratory Medicine.
His professional interests are focused on liquorology and modern laboratory methods for CSF analysis, including agarose electrophoresis and isoelectric focusing with immunofixation.
Emilia Boyanova Gyoreva - Hristova
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
Curriculum Vitae
Emilia Gyoreva - Hristova
Education:
- 2007 - Medical University, Sofia, Bachelor of Health Care Management
- 1993 - Medical College „Y. Filaretova“, Sofia - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Professional Experience:
- 2006 - Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant at the MHTNP „St. Naum“
- 1996 - 2005 - Medical Laboratory Assistant at the MHTNP „St. Naum“
- 1994 - 1995 - Medical Laboratory Assistant at the Community Health Center - Bankya
- 1993 - 1994 - Medical Laboratory Assistant at the Diagnostic Consultative Center V – Sofia
Position held: Senior medical laboratory assistant in the Clinical and CSF Laboratory at the St. Naum Hospital
Other professional interests and participations: Experience as a Research nurse in over 18 clinical studies.
Microbiology Laboratory
Rumyana Nenova, M.D.
Director
Curriculum Vitae
Rumyana Nenova, M.D.
Education: Higher medical school - doctor; 1986 - Medical Academy, Sofia
Specialty: 1990 - Medical Microbiology
Specializations and training: 1997 - 1998 - Universidad de Navarra, Spain
2009 - Robert-Koch Institut, Germany
2011 - WHO - Biorisk Management Training Program, Czech Republic
2012 - Instituto Nacional de Saude Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), PortugalProfessional experience: 1986-1989 - microbiologist at the Hygienic and Epidemiological Inspectorate, Blagoevgrad
1989-1995 - microbiologist at the Metropolitan Hygienic and Epidemiological Inspectorate, Sofia
1995 - to the present - Head of the Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Position: Physician in the Microbiological Laboratory at the St. Naum Hospital
Memberships: Bulgarian Association of Microbiologists; Union of Scientists in Bulgaria
Scientific publications: 30 issues in foreign and Bulgarian journals
Participation in international scientific projects:
- 2008-2011 ã. - EU BT project Establishment of Quality Assurance Schemes for the Detection of Highly Pathogenic Bacteria - EQADeBa
- 2011-2014 ã. - Quality Assurance Exercises and Networking on the Detection of Highly Infectious Pathogens - QUANDHIP
- 2015-2018 ã. - Efficient response to highly dangerous and emerging pathogens at EU level - EMERGE
Languages: English, Russian
Gergana Mihaylova - MCS
Biologist
Curriculum Vitae
Gergana Mihaylova - MCS
- Education:
- Biologist - 2002, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
- Acquired specialty:
- Master's degree "Genetic and Cellular Engineering"
- Professional qualification and experience:
- Many years of experience in the field of clinical microbiology.
International experience: IHMA - International Health Management Associate Inc - 2 years as a microbiologist - an international company in Chicago (USA).
Work on scientific international projects from global pharmaceutical companies in the field of testing their new antibiotics against pathogenic microorganisms. Tracking gene expression of resistance.
Specialist in microbiological and molecular genetic diagnostics of human pathogenic microorganisms. Isolation, identification and testing antibiotic resistance.
Diagnosis of tuberculosis infections. - Position held:
- Since April 2015 - biologist at the Microbiology Laboratory at the St. Naum Hospital
- Scientific interests:
- New methods for rapid diagnosis in the field of microbiology. Tracking and development of acquired microbial resistance.
- Scientific publications:
- in various laboratory journals, as well as participation in international congresses.
- Foreign languages:
- English, Russian
Blood test/analysis results
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Pharmacy
Parvoleta Koleva
Manager
Curriculum Vitae
Ivelina Gecheva
Pharmacist
