Doctors and services — Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologist — what to know

An anaesthesiologist looks after a patient’s safety and pain relief during and after an operation. People see one for a check before a planned operation or a procedure under anaesthesia, and for the treatment of long-lasting pain. At the visit the anaesthesiologist goes through your health, the medicines you take and the type of anaesthesia.

What happens at the visit

The anaesthetist goes through your tests, listens to your heart and lungs and asks about allergies, earlier anaesthetics and long-term illnesses. They explain how to prepare before the operation and what to expect after the anaesthetic.

Before the visit

Bring an identity document, the results of earlier tests and any discharge summaries, and a list of the medicines you take.

Bring the pre-operative tests you were given and the discharge summaries from earlier operations. Say if you or a close relative has had a problem with an anaesthetic.

Visits paid by НЗОК (NHIF)

A specialist visit paid by НЗОК (NHIF) usually needs a referral from your GP; a referral is valid for 30 days. A paid visit is possible without one. Whether the doctor sees НЗОК patients, which health funds they work with and the price are on their profile.

Source: NHIF (nhif.bg)

Updated on 10/11/2026

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