"Dr. Shterev" Hospital is founded by Prof. Atanas Shterev, the specialist who first did a procedure of in vitro fertilization in Bulgaria in 1987. Being consistent in following his mission for giving life, in 2003 Prof. Shterev opened a clinic in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Today, the hospital has evolved into a modern medical complex that anchors family planning unit (male and female reproductive medicine), in vitro fertilization unit, pregnancy follow-up unit, fetal medicine ward, unit for oncologic prevention in gynecology, delivery ward, operative gynecology ward, physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit and pediatrician unit. The hospital also houses a modern ward in operative gynecology, focused in endoscopic surgery, which offers trained specialists, cutting edge equipment and comfortable environment for post-operative recovery. Special attention has also been devoted to regenerative medicine. The hospital have a well-equipped and hi-tech cryo premises as well as labs for scientific research and stem cells preservation and application. The infertility treatment and the implementation of assisted reproductive technologies is the line, developing at the fastest pace in the hospital. Due to the cutting age equipment and practice of most advanced techniques, the team of “Dr. Shterev” Hospital has increased the clinical pregnancy success rates after in vitro fertilization in patients with poor ovarian response, repeated implantation failure, male infertility, etc. Besides from the investments in the IVF unit, serious attention has been paid to the Fetal and Prenatal Medicine ward where precise prenatal screening and specialized fetal tests and invasive interventions are conducted. “Dr. Shterev” Hospital's team is a pioneer of implementation of intrauterine fetal surgery in Bulgaria.
