Best EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) phlebologists: TOP 26 doctors

Dr. İlker Zan is a highly experienced vascular specialist with 10 years of experience in varicosis treatments, blood vessel repair, and more. He is a member of the Turkey National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Assosiation and the European Society For Vascular Surgery.

Dr. César García Madrid is a specialist in angiology, vascular and endovascular surgery and has over 25 years of experience. He is a pioneer in non-surgical treatments for varicose veins and has published over 200 papers devoted to endovascular surgery. He is a member of multiple professional societies and has been awarded multiple prizes.

The doctor studied at Ege University from 1997 to 2004, followed by a specialization in interventional radiology at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital from 2005 to 2010. He has since worked in a variety of hospitals as a diagnostic and interventional radiology specialist, and is a member of the Turkish Radiology Society, the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology, the Turkish Medical Association and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society.

Ivan Avgustinovich - vascular surgeon. Specialization:

• endovenous laser coagulation;
• radiofrequency ablation of veins;
• miniphlebectomy;
• sclerotherapy;
• open phlebectomy;
• reconstructive surgeries on the arteries of the lower extremities, carotid arteries, aorta:
• arterial bypass surgery;
• endarterectomy of carotid arteries;
• aortic prosthetics.

• Sclerotherapy.
• Endovascular laser coagulation.
• Miniphlebectomy of varicose veins.
• Phlebectomy.

Education

• 2002-2008 — Chernobyl Medical School, specialty "paramedic-obstetrician".
• 2007-2014 — National Medical University named after O. O. Bogomolets, specialty "pediatrics". Graduated with honors, entered into the Golden Book of Honor.
• 2014 — Internship at the Department of Vascular Surgery at the National Military Medical Clinical Center of the Main Military Clinical Hospital.

Professional biography

• 2014 - vascular surgeon at the Main Military Clinical Hospital of Kyiv.
• 2017-2018 — vascular surgeon at the Oxford Medical clinic.
• Since 2018 - vascular surgeon, phlebologist at the Med City laser medicine clinic.

Participation in conferences

• 2017 — Current issues of providing surgical care and anesthetic support in wartime and peacetime. Participant of the scientific and practical conference. Odessa, Ukraine.
• 2017 — Current issues of modern surgery. Participant of the scientific and practical conference. Kyiv, Ukraine.
• 2018 — Laser technologies in clinical medicine: modern development trends in Ukraine. Participant of the scientific and practical conference. Kyiv, Ukraine.
• 2018 — Current issues in phlebology. Participant of the scientific and practical conference with international participation. Yaremche, Ukraine.

Professional skills:

• endovenous laser coagulation;
• radiofrequency ablation of veins;
• miniphlebectomy;
• sclerotherapy;
• open phlebectomy;
• reconstructive surgeries on the arteries of the lower extremities, carotid arteries, aorta:
• arterial bypass surgery;
• endarterectomy of carotid arteries;
• aortic prosthetics, etc.

Services provided

Sclerotherapy

Endovascular laser coagulation

Miniphlebectomy of varicose veins

Phlebectomy

Irina Shevchenko is a vascular surgeon and phlebologist at the MED CITY clinic.

Services provided:

• Sclerotherapy.
• Endovascular laser coagulation.
• Miniphlebectomy of varicose veins.
• Phlebectomy.

Education

• 2004-2009 – A.A. Bogomolets National Medical University, specialty: general medicine.
• 2009-2012 – Internship in surgery at the National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology named after A.O. Shalimov, Department of Vascular Surgery.
• 2012-2014 – Clinical residency in surgery at the National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology named after A.O. Shalimov, Department of Vascular Surgery.

Scientific activity

Since 2014 – research fellow at the National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology named after A. O. Shalimov, Department of Vascular Surgery.

Author of a number of scientific works published in Ukrainian and European scientific journals.

Membership in associations

• European Society of Vascular Surgeons
• All-Ukrainian Society of Vascular Surgeons.

Professional skills

Diagnosis of vascular pathologies:

• arterial (atherosclerosis, endarteritis, functional disorders, etc.) – venous (varicose veins, acute phlebothrombosis, post-thrombophlebotic disease);
  
• lymphovenous pathology.
  

Conservative treatment of vascular pathology, including:

• trophic ulcers of various etiologies;
  
• atherosclerosis;
  
• venous insufficiency.
  

Surgical treatment of vascular pathology:

• treatment of trophic ulcers of various etiologies and at different stages of the disease;
  
• sclerotherapy;
  
• phlebectomy at all stages of the disease (including cosmetic miniphlebectomy from punctures under local anesthesia);
  
• endovenous laser coagulation.
  

• 2007 - he graduated as a master of medicine at the Medical University of Sofia
• acquired specialty in angiology - 2014
• 2014 - Certified specialist in ultrasound vascular diagnostics
• 2014 - specialization in the field of phlebology related to modern mini-invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins in the clinic of one of the leading Californian phlebologists, Dr. Khalil Fatahi, who introduced and patented the so-called foam washout sclerotherapy (Campbell, California, USA)
• 2015 - practical course for the treatment of venous diseases in the city of Limassol, Cyprus 
• 2015 - laser vein ablation course in Leipzig - Germany 
• 2016 - master course in aesthetic phlebology and modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins - Riga, Latvia
• 2017 - specialization at Capio Klinik im Park, Venenzentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen - Hilden, Germany
• 2018 - certification course in mechano-chemical vein ablation (MOCA – ClariVein), VP-Med Health Center and Education Center – Budapest, Hungary
• 2018 - Phlebology Ultrasound Vascular Diagnostics Certification Course at World Congress of Phlebology 2018, Melbourne, Australia
• 2018 - educational course in the clinic of one of the world's most authoritative experts in the field of venous diseases prof. Kurosh Parsi – Sydney Skin and Vein Clinic, Australia
• practical course (Berlin Workshop for Future Phlebology) at Angioclinic - one of the world's leading phlebology clinics - Berlin, Germany
• practical course (Workshop – EVF HOW 2018) – Thun, Switzerland
• master course (18th International Master Course in Phlebology, 14-15 December, 2018) - Riga, Latvia, Dr. Maurins Vein Clinic
• practical course (3rd International Workshop, Another Phlebology, 4-5 October, 2019) – Budapest, Hungary
• 2020 - master's degree in "PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT"
• 2022 - after passing a certification course, it will be introduced for the first time in Bulgariacryolaser cryosclerotherapy (CLaCS method)for the treatment of cosmetic veins and capillaries. Dr. Radev is the first and only doctor in our country who has undergone training at the clinic of Prof. Kazuo Miyake - Miyake Clinic in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil and acquired a qualification for the application of the high-tech method in Bulgaria
• qualification course in the clinic of prof. Alexander Flor - Veinsinternational, Vienna, Austria - 2023

Practical experience

• 2009-2010 and 2013-2014 - specialization in angiology at the National Cardiology Hospital, Clinic of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
• 2010-2011 - specialization in angiology at Tokuda Hospital, Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
• 2012-2013 - Central Research Center "Nadezhda", I sector
• 2013-2014 - physician-angiologist at MBAL "City Clinic", Clinic of Cardiology and Angiology, Department of Angiology and Phlebology
• 2014 - doctor-angiologist at "Nadezhda" Medical Center - creates the Department of Angiology and Mini-Invasive Treatment of Varicose Veins.
• 2019 - established the largest specialized clinic for the treatment of venous diseases in Bulgaria Varix Clinic– venous laser center
• Creator of the TASAR Cryo method (Tumescent Assisted Sclerotherapy with Augmented Reality)

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
• Treatment of venous wounds
• Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis                                                          

Membership in medical organizations

• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Angiology
• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Vascular Surgery and Angiology
• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)
• Member of the Balkan Venous Forum
• Member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society

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)

Education and specializations

• In 1999, he graduated as a Master of Medicine at the Medical University of Craiova, Romania
• He acquired a specialty in angiology in 2014 after specialization at UMBAL "St. Ekaterina" and MBAL "Tokuda"
• He has acquired a professional qualification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at MU-Sofia since 2014.
• He has a professional qualification and a certificate for invasive angiology at the SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
• He participated in many international congresses on angiology and vascular surgery in Bulgaria and abroad

Practical experience

• He has 5 years of experience as a general practitioner and 7 years of experience in the field of emergency medicine.
• He worked as an angiologist in the team of UMBAL "Ajibadem City Clinic - Cardiovascular Center" - Sofia from 2012-2021.
• He is a member of the commission for certification in ultrasound vascular diagnostics at SU "St. Kliment Ohridski"
• From 2021, 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

• Ultrasound diagnostics, prevention and treatment of arterial and venous diseases
• Screening and prevention of atherosclerosis 
• Modern minimally invasive methods for the treatment of varicose veins

                                                         
Membership in medical organizations

• Member of the Society of Angiology in Bulgaria
• Member of the Bulgarian Society of Endovascular Therapy
• Member of the Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS)

His extensive training includes qualifications that award him the specialisation in endovascular techniques relating to angiology, such as the certification to manage vascular laboratories and X- ray facilities with medical purposes granted by the Medical Physics Spanish Association, as well as numerous training positions in national and international medical centres and hospitals in France, the UK and the USA.

Dr Gallardo Pedrajas combines his medical practice with his teaching position as an Assistant in the Surgery Studies of the Malaga University and the European Society of Vascular Surgery (ESVS). He is also very active as a scientific researcher and proponent, with numerous research papers and projects being published in scientific journals of international reputation, and has been involved in more than 100 medical lectures and communications within his specialisation.

Professional experience

• Medical Residency in Angiology and Vascular Surgery, A Coruña University Hospital.( 2007-12).

• Consultant Doctor in Medicine, Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Santiago de Compostela University Hospital and A Coruña San Rafael Hospital (2012-15).

• Consultant Doctor in Medicine, Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Quirónsalud Marbella-Malaga Hospitals (2015-22).

• Head of the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Unit, Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital (2022- currently).

Member of Scientific Associations:

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the following:

American Cardiology JACC Journal and a revisor of the Board of Editors of JVET.

Secretary of the Andalusian Vascular Society and a member of the Committee of Directors of the Spanish Vascular Surgery Society (SEACV, in its Spanish abbreviation).

European Society of Vascular Surgery. A Professor of the ESVS Academy and Convenor for aorta and vascular access.

Vascular Surgery Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has a team of specialists in Angiology and Vascular Surgery, supported by a nursing team with large experience and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases and their potential complications. This healthcare multidisciplinary approach helps us offer premium quality medical assistance to our patients.

The Angiology and Vascular Surgery Unit stands out for the implementation and development of technologically-advanced techniques in the comprehensive treatment of artery and venous diseases, with special interest in minimally- invasive endovascular treatments, not only to solve varicose vein issues, but also aneurysm and obstructive artery disease.

Our healthcare professionals deal with the prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases such as artery, venous and lymphatic disease. Each patient is taken through a process of individualised rapid and coordinated assessment.

Diseases, treatments, techniques and multidisciplinary units

Artery disease: endovascular or surgical treatment of aneurism or supra-aortic trunks occlusive disease; visceral, renal, aortic and limb arteries

• Venous disease: haemodynamic surgery and sclerotherapy of varicose veins
• Treatment of venous thromboembolism
• Lymphatic disease: diagnosis and treatment
• Artery-vein malformation: diagnosis and treatment
• Our hospital is a reference in the salvage of limbs (diabetic foot and critical limb ischaemia).