Best EVLA (endovenous laser ablation) phlebologists: TOP 28 doctors

Dr. Ilker Zan is a vascular specialist with almost 15 years of experience. He focuses on varicose vein and capillary vein treatments, as well as advanced blood vessel repair. Dr. Zan is the founder and medical director of Vein Clinic Alanya and DR. ZAN Vein Clinics.

He is accredited by the Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the European Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Zan has treated thousands of patients in Turkey and abroad. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures that do not require surgical incisions, anesthesia, or hospital stays. His methods help lower patient risks and support faster recovery.

Dr. Gürhan Adam is a specialist in diagnostic and interventional radiology. He earned his medical degree from Ege University. He completed his residency at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. He later expanded his skills with fellowships at Ege University and Bursa Uludag University.

Dr. Adam has worked in leading hospitals in Turkey, including Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He has performed thousands of interventional radiology procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Radiology Society, Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology, Turkish Medical Association, and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society.

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.

Dr. Basheer Sheick-Yousif is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He has managed many complex cases in women's health. His work has led to high patient satisfaction and strong clinical results.

Dr. Sheick-Yousif uses advanced medical protocols and holds accreditation from top medical associations. He is dedicated to evidence-based care and ongoing professional development. This ensures his patients receive the best possible treatment.

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).

Dr. Angel Radev is a leading Bulgarian angiologist. He specializes in minimally invasive treatments for venous diseases. Dr. Radev created the TASAR Cryo method (Tumescent Assisted Sclerotherapy with Augmented Reality). This method was ranked among Bulgaria’s top 20 most innovative healthcare projects in 2021. He is the only doctor in Bulgaria certified to perform the advanced CLaCS (cryolaser cryosclerotherapy) method for cosmetic veins. He received training in this technique from Prof. Kazuo Miyake in Brazil.

Dr. Radev graduated from the Medical University of Sofia in 2007. He obtained his angiology specialty in 2014 and also holds a master’s degree in Public Health. He has completed advanced training in phlebology and vascular diagnostics in Europe, the USA, and Australia. In 2019, he founded Varix Clinic, which is now the largest specialized venous disease center in Bulgaria.

He is a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society and other respected vascular organizations. Dr. Radev was included in the “40 to 40” ranking by DARIK radio for his significant contributions to medicine and 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)

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.
  

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