Dr. Ivan Inkov has dedicated his career to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the mammary glands, with an emphasis on breast cancer. He has completed numerous specializations in Bulgaria and abroad and has gained practical experience in leading medical institutions. Dr. Inkov's main focus is providing comprehensive consultation and care of patients with mammary gland problems, including benign diseases and cancer prevention.
Consultations and diagnosis of diseases of the mammary glands:
Dr. Inkov offers detailed consultations and diagnostic examinations related to breast diseases using the most advanced imaging methods such as 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS). He performs a complete assessment of breast cancer risk factors and provides personalized prevention, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. Each consultation includes:
- Evaluation of family and medical history
- Diagnosis and follow-up of benign and malignant breast tumours
- Planning personalized prevention and screening strategies
Specialties:
- In 2022, Dr. Inkov obtained a Diploma of Competence in Breast Cancer with an Academic Degree CAS from the University of Ulm, Germany. This specialized program provides him with an in-depth knowledge of the biology, genetics, diagnosis and prevention of breast cancer, as well as the management of early, advanced and metastatic breast cancer.
- Thoracic Oncology at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, in 2022, with a focus on lung cancer and other thoracic oncologies.
- Inkov's professional interests are further supported by a number of training courses: in breast disease diagnostics in Athens and Istanbul, in benign diseases, pre-cancer and early breast cancer in Montpellier, in oncology in Lisbon, in breast cancer prevention in Hasselt and in sentinel lymph node biopsy in London. He specialized in "Oncology and Breast Reconstructive Surgery" at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan.
Scientific activities and International presentations:
- Dr. Inkov has dozens of publications in the field of oncosurgery, benign breast diseases and breast cancer.
- Participated as an author in 4 books - Diseases of the mammary gland I and II edition; Diseases of the Breast in Man and Guide to Diseases of the Lungs.
- He is the editor-in-chief of the specialized publications for surgery and medicine:
- International Journal of Surgery and Medicine
- International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports
- Journal of Surgery and Medicine – MySurgery.bg
Member of:
- Bulgarian Medical Association
- Ambassador of the European School of Oncology for Bulgaria since 2023 – ESO
- European Society of Brest Imaging – EUSOBI
- Oncoplastic Breast Consortium – OPBC
Education:
- Specialization in Thoracic surgery – Faculty of Medicine, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski” and Military Medical Academy Sofia
- Certificate of Advanced Studies UZH in Lung Cancer – University of Zurich
- Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer – University of Ulm
- International Mediterranean Diploma of Mastology – University of Montpellier
- College of the European School of Oncology
- Medical University – Pleven
Child consultation:
Fluent in:
- English language
- Russian language
