Sofia Antonova

Education and specializations

• in 2012 he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia - Sofia
• in 2013, after passing a competitive exam, she was enrolled as a specialist in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• in 2021 he acquired a specialty in vascular surgery
• certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics - 2022
• internship at Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2009.
• internship at CHU Centrale, Nancy, France, Department of Internal medicine – 2011.

Practical experience

• 2013-2021 - specialization in vascular surgery at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• 2021-2022 - vascular surgeon at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina", Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• From 2022, he is part of the team of the largest clinic for minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins in Bulgaria "Varix Clinic" - venous laser center

Scientific and practical interests

• Application of modern minimally invasive methods for treatment of varicose veins
• Ultrasound diagnostics, prevention and treatment of arterial and venous diseases
• Wound treatmentof vascular origin
• Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis                                                          

Membership in medical organizations

• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
• Member of the Bulgarian National Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)