Doctors and services — Vascular Surgeon

Vascular Surgeon — what to know

A vascular surgeon deals with the arteries and veins. People see one for varicose veins, swollen or heavy legs, leg pain when walking, leg wounds that do not heal, and after a thrombosis. The visit often includes a Doppler ultrasound of the vessels.

What happens at the visit

The vascular surgeon looks at your legs, checks the pulses in the arteries and asks when the pain or swelling appears. After the scan of the vessels they explain whether medicines and compression stockings are enough or a procedure is needed.

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 earlier Doppler scans and say if you take blood-thinning medicines. Wear clothes that allow your legs to be examined.

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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