Karlovo and central Bulgaria

Urologist in Karlovo

Dr Slavi Penev holds consultation days at Vita Med Medical Centre in Karlovo, so that patients from Karlovo, Sopot, Kalofer, Hisarya, Banya and Klisura do not have to travel to Plovdiv to see a urologist.

What is offered in Karlovo

  • Urological examinations and consultations for men, women and children.
  • Ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and testicles.
  • Diagnosis of kidney stones, urination problems, infections, blood in the urine, prostate problems and men's health problems.
  • Follow-up after treatment or surgery, second opinions and referral for tests.

When a procedure or operation is needed, Dr Penev plans it and performs it at the Department of Urology at Kaspela University Hospital (UMBAL Kaspela) in Plovdiv, and the follow-up consultations afterwards can again take place in Karlovo.

Address and booking

Vita Med Medical Centre – Karlovo
Karlovo, 18 Todor i Ana Pulevi St
Phone for appointments: +359 878 605 613

Consultation days by schedule. Book by phone to confirm the day. Open the address in Google Maps.

Prices

Initial consultation – €50, follow-up consultation – €30. Ultrasound is part of the consultation when it is needed for the diagnosis.

About Dr Penev

A specialist urologist with over 15 years of medical experience, part of the team at the Department of Urology at Kaspela University Hospital, Plovdiv, and a member of the European Association of Urology and the Bulgarian Urological Association. He specialises in endoscopic and laparoscopic stone treatment, prostate conditions and uro-oncology. Full biography.

Questions about consultations in Karlovo

Do I need a referral for a consultation in Karlovo?

It is not required. Dr Penev works with the NHIF (Bulgaria's National Health Insurance Fund) – if you have a referral (form No. 3) from your GP, mention it when you book. Without a referral, the consultation is paid. Bring any previous test results you have.

Is ultrasound available in Karlovo?

Yes, ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and testicles is done during the consultation. For an ultrasound of the bladder and prostate, come with a full bladder.

What happens if I need surgery?

Dr Penev plans and performs operations and endoscopic procedures at Kaspela University Hospital in Plovdiv. The follow-up consultations afterwards can be in Karlovo.

Vita Med Medical Centre in Karlovo

Do you have symptoms or a question for a urologist?

Book a consultation in Plovdiv or Karlovo. Dr Penev will examine you carefully, explain things clearly in English and suggest a treatment plan.

+359 878 605 613 Appointment request
Severe pain?

Severe pain?

What to do now

Choose the description that matches your situation.

Emergency

Call 112 or go to an emergency department if you have:

  • sudden severe pain in a testicle or the scrotum;
  • pain in the lower back or abdomen with a temperature above 38 °C or shivering;
  • you cannot pass urine and your lower abdomen is swollen and painful;
  • severe pain that does not ease after a painkiller;
  • heavy bleeding in the urine with clots.
Call 112

Today

Call the practice today if you have:

  • attacks of pain in the lower back that ease with a painkiller but keep coming back;
  • burning and frequent urination, especially with a slightly raised temperature;
  • blood in the urine without clots and without pain;
  • swelling or pain in a testicle that has come on gradually;
  • increasing discomfort or leakage around a catheter or stent.

The practice is open now. Call us and we will tell you when we can see you.

We are closed at the moment. If you have any of the signs on the red card, call 112. If it is not urgent, send a Viber message and we will call you back the next working morning.

+359 878 605 613 Viber

Routine

Book an appointment if:

  • your symptoms are mild or have lasted for weeks;
  • you have a raised PSA or an ultrasound finding;
  • a stone was found by chance and does not hurt;
  • you would like a preventive check-up.
Book an appointment First aid for renal colic

This is guidance, not a diagnosis. If you are unsure whether it is an emergency, call 112.