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Dr. Albena Dardzhikova

Oculistica Margate

Dr. Albena Dardzhikova

12 anni di esperienza

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 Oculistica practitioner based in Margate, Regno Unito, 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, Regno Unito and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Informazioni

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

Istruzione e formazione

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

Carriera e incarichi

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

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

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

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of Oculistica
#EB-5BA601E8 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

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

Servizi e prezzi

ServizioDurataModalitàPrezzo
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

Studio, team e in pratica

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

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Ricerca e pubblicazioni

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

Conferenze su invito

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

Premi e affiliazioni

Premi

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

Iscrizioni a società

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

Articoli di questo medico

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oculistica 2026-03-08 · 11 min di lettura
  • Awareness When should you see a oculistica? 2026-01-08 · 10 min di lettura

Per pazienti internazionali

Coordinatore
Patient liaison · albena.dardzhikova@euroclinics.example

Posizione

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Recensioni recenti

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato
    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 Regno Unito doctors offering the same care.

Oculistica

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

Dr. Albena Dardzhikova is one of 1,382 oculistica doctors indexed in Regno Unito. Browse oculistica doctors in Regno Unito →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Margate matters

Medical practice in Regno Unito is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Regno Unito medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Margate carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Albena Dardzhikova specialise in?

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

  • What conditions does Albena Dardzhikova treat?

    Albena Dardzhikova treats conditions within Oculistica. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Albena Dardzhikova practise?

    Albena Dardzhikova practises in Margate, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Albena Dardzhikova speaks English.

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