Bulgarian Medical Union names Kaloyan Davidov Doctor of the Year 2026

The Bulgarian Medical Union held its annual awards ceremony to celebrate the ‘Doctor of the Year 2026’ and mark the 125th anniversary of the organization. Professor Kaloyan Davidov, head of the Urology Clinic at SofiaMed, received the highest distinction, the Golden Prize, presented by Vice President Iliana Yotova. Davidov is recognized as a pioneer in laser and robotic surgery in Bulgaria, having performed over 1,700 robotic operations.

Other regional and specialized awards were presented across the country. In Plovdiv, doctors from St. George University Hospital, including Assoc. Prof. Petar Uchikov and Prof. Gencho Nachev, were honored for their surgical and cardiothoracic contributions. In Veliko Tarnovo, infectious disease specialist Dr. Maya Popova-Barzenska received the regional award. Additionally, Prof. Mitko Mitkov from Pulmed Plovdiv was honored at the Chilova Academy in Pamporovo for his contributions to internal medicine and endocrinology.

During the ceremony, Vice President Yotova emphasized that society must protect the authority of doctors and ensure they have adequate working conditions and healthcare funding. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev also called for continuous dialogue between the state and the medical community to address healthcare organization and financing.