Assoc. Prof. Plamena Kabakchieva, MD, PhD
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Assoc. Prof. Plamena Kabakchieva, MD, PhD
Specialty:
Endocrinologist

Assoc. Prof. Plamena Kabakchieva, MD, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Plamena Kabakchieva is a specialist endocrinologist in Varna with over 10 years of experience. She works in the fields of thyroid disorders, diabetes, metabolic conditions, and reproductive hormonal imbalances in women, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She provides diagnostics and treatment for diseases of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, as well as disorders of lipid and calcium-phosphorus metabolism, making her a preferred choice for patients seeking a trusted endocrinologist in Varna.

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Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Kabakchieva began her professional career at the Clinic of Endocrinology at Alexandrovska University Hospital in Sofia, where she completed her specialty training and worked for six years. She later joined the team of the Naval Hospital in Varna and subsequently expanded her practice into outpatient care. Alongside her clinical work, she is part of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Medical University of Varna, where she is involved in teaching and research activities. During consultations, she takes a considerate, attentive approach and explains each step of the diagnostic and treatment process clearly, with a strong focus on personalized care and long-term health management for her patients.

Education:

Assoc. Prof. Plamena Kabakchieva graduated with honors from the Medical University of Sofia in 2011. She later completed her specialty in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases in 2019. In 2022, she successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), earning the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine.

She holds additional qualifications in neck ultrasonography and has participated in numerous scientific projects, publications, and screening programs in the field of endocrine disorders.


Qualifications:

  • Certificate in Neck Ultrasonography (Medical University of Sofia)
  • Signum Laudis Pro Scientiae Meritis Award for outstanding scientific research (Medical University of Sofia)
  • Participation in international projects focused on the prevention of type 2 diabetes and lifestyle-change training for prediabetes
  • Involvement in screening programs for thyroid disorders and diabetes
  • Author of publications in peer-reviewed journals with a total impact factor over 30 and more than 200 citations
  • Member of the Bulgarian Medical Association, the Bulgarian Society of Endocrinology, and the European Thyroid Association