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Dr. Albena Dardzhikova

Ophthalmology Margate

Dr. Albena Dardzhikova

12 years of experience

4,834+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Albena Dardzhikova at a glance

Dr. Albena Dardzhikova is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Margate, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Margate, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Albena Dardzhikova is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in clinical and surgical glaucoma, currently serving as the Glaucoma Lead at East Kent University Hospital NHS Trust. Dr. Dardzhikova obtained her medical degree from the Medical Academy of Sofia, Bulgaria in 1989 and completed her Ophthalmology training at the same institution in 1996.
Following her training, she worked for seven years at a Military Hospital in Kuwait before moving to Canada, where she undertook a four-year Advanced Refractive Surgery and Research Fellowship at the Gimbel Eye Centre in Calgary under Professor Howard Gimbel. She then completed a one-year Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, under the supervision of Professor Mikelberg.
In 2011, Dr. Dardzhikova relocated to England, working as a Glaucoma Fellow for three years with Professor Ansari, followed by an additional year of Glaucoma and Cataract Fellowship at the University of Bristol under Professor Sparrow. In 2018, she began her role as a substantive Glaucoma Consultant with East Kent NHS Trust, where she holds Glaucoma and Glaucoma Laser clinics at several locations including Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, the Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury, Buckland Hospital in Dover, and William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. She also covers an urgent eye clinic weekly and conducts regular Glaucoma/Cataract Theatre sessions.
Dr. Dardzhikova has a special interest in managing all types of glaucoma—ranging from complex glaucoma, primary open angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma (including uveitis and neovascular types), to angle closure glaucoma. Her expertise extends to glaucoma surgery, trabeculectomy, glaucoma revision surgery, laser treatments (including YAG laser iridotomy and capsulotomy), and cataract surgery, making her a leading authority in general ophthalmology and specialised glaucoma care.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Albena Dardzhikova

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Margate (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Margate (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-415415 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-5BA601E8 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,690
Annual physical exam 99395 1,916
Vaccination administration 90471 172
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 635

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Albena Dardzhikova in consultation
IN OFFICE
Albena Dardzhikova with the team
WITH TEAM
Albena Dardzhikova at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Albena Dardzhikova

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Albena Dardzhikova, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5357/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31056410 · cited by 34
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Albena Dardzhikova, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7345/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39542562 · cited by 40

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Margate · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Margate · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · albena.dardzhikova@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Albena Dardzhikova's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Albena Dardzhikova treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Margate matters

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    Albena Dardzhikova specialises in Ophthalmology in Margate, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

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    Albena Dardzhikova speaks English.

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