Dr Kopcheva

If you need an experienced rheumatologist in Veliko Tarnovo

Svetla Kopcheva, MD

Rheumatology and Internal diseases

Dr. Svetla Kopcheva is a rheumatologist who practices at City Polyclinic – Veliko Tarnovo. She is experienced in the field of inflammatory joint diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout), connective tissue diseases (including lupus, scleroderma, myositis, vasculitis, etc.), degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis, spondylosis, etc.) and miscellaneous conditions such as osteoporosis and fibromyalgia. Special imaging modalities, such as musculoskeletal ultrasonography and capillaroscopy, are also performed at her practice (by Dr. Aleksandar Kopchev, MD, PhD, from Sofia).

Booking an appointment

Dr. Kopcheva works every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 14:30 to 19:00, and on Fridays from 8:30 to 13:00. Dr. Aleksandar Kopchev sees patients according to a non-fixed schedule. Appointments can be booked via the calendar on the homepage (in Bulgarian, you can use Google Translate). For Dr. Aleksandar Kopchev, you can also book via Viber/WhatsApp: 0886 367 360. Dr Kopcheva works with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) or accepts direct payment (card or cash). Dr Aleksandar Kopchev accepts only cash or card payments.

Some clarifications

Please be aware that communication with Dr. Kopcheva is in Bulgarian. If you do not speak Bulgarian, please bring your own translator. If you have documents in a language other than Bulgarian, translated copies are required. If you experience issues with the online booking calendar and have someone with you who speaks Bulgarian, you may also book an appointment by phone: +359 62 660 209 (during working hours only). Dr Kopchev is fluent in English.

Fees

  • Initial visit: 60 lv
  • Follow-up visit: 40 lv
  • Joint injection: 50 lv
  • Ultrasound examination of the joints: 60 lv – one joint area, 30 lv for each subsequent area
  • Capillaroscopy: 60 lv
  • General physical examination and capillaroscopy or ultrasound by Dr. Aleksandar Kopchev: 80 lv.

Location

Dr. Kopcheva’s practice is located at:
City Polyclinic, Veliko Tarnovo
Marno Pole 21, ground floor, room 129 (Google Maps link).