Biography
Dr.Boyan Nikolov Chakalov
Also known as: Boyan Chakalov
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Dr. Boyan Chakalov was a surgeon who established a practice in Pavlikeni after returning from Geneva, and the founder of the second People's Cooperative Hospital in Bulgaria.
Boyan Chakalov came from well-known Tarnovo–Pavlikeni families – those of Kiryak Smilov and Nikola Chakalov. His father was a subscriber to the printed publications of Georgi S. Rakovski in the 1870s, and his brother Hristo Chakalov was for many years Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (1903–1920). Boyan was the first of three physicians of that name in the family – grandfather, father and grandson. He graduated in medicine in Geneva and specialized in surgery. After returning to Bulgaria in 1901, he settled in Pavlikeni, where he worked as a district physician. From 1914 he opened a private medical establishment with 18 beds and specialized consulting rooms. On his initiative, the second People's Cooperative Hospital in Bulgaria was founded on 8 May 1934, and he himself was chairman of its initiative committee and its first manager. The hospital grew into a surgical and general medical center for the Veliko Tarnovo and Pleven regions. It was closed in 1948. By a decision of the Municipal Council in 1998, he was elected an honorary citizen of Pavlikeni.
Main contributions
- Founder and first manager of the People's Cooperative Hospital in Pavlikeni (1934), the second of its kind in Bulgaria
- From 1914, opened a private medical establishment with 18 beds and specialized consulting rooms in Pavlikeni
- Worked as an operating surgeon (intermediate and minor surgery) in the hospital
- Turned the hospital into a surgical and general medical center for the Veliko Tarnovo and Pleven regions
- Elected an honorary citizen of Pavlikeni by decision of the Municipal Council in 1998
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Boyan Chakalov known for?
Dr. Boyan Chakalov was a surgeon who established a practice in Pavlikeni after returning from Geneva. He was the founder of the second People's Cooperative Hospital in Bulgaria.
Where did Dr. Boyan Chakalov study?
Dr. Boyan Chakalov graduated in medicine in Geneva and specialized in surgery.
Where did Dr. Boyan Chakalov work?
After returning to Bulgaria in 1901, he settled in Pavlikeni, where he worked as a district physician. From 1914 he opened a private medical facility there with 18 beds and specialized clinics.
When and how did Dr. Boyan Chakalov found the People's Cooperative Hospital in Pavlikeni?
On his initiative, the second People's Cooperative Hospital in Bulgaria was founded on 8 May 1934. He was chairman of the initiative committee and its first manager. The hospital grew into a surgical and general medical center for the Veliko Tarnovo and Pleven regions and was closed in 1948.
What family did Dr. Boyan Chakalov come from, and who were his relatives?
Dr. Boyan Chakalov came from well-known Tarnovo-Pavlikeni families, those of Kiryak Smilov and Nikola Chakalov. His brother Hristo Chakalov was long-serving governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (1903–1920), and his father was a patron of the printed publications of Georgi S. Rakovski.
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See also
- Dr. Alexander Marinov Nedyalkov7 March 1879 – 1967
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- Prof. Dr. Boycho Boychev Boychev12 June 1902 – 13 December 1971
Boycho Boychev was one of the founders of Bulgarian orthopedics and traumatology. He was director of the first independent clinic of orthopedics and traumatology in Bulgaria and the creator of his own scientific school.
- Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich1820 – 1905
One of the first Bulgarian physicians, a military surgeon, a participant in three wars, and the first diplomatic agent of the Principality of Bulgaria in Serbia.
- Dr. Dimitar Petkov Milev1898 – ?
A Bulgarian surgeon who survived a death sentence during the Vladaya Uprising, later known as an excellent diagnostician and a versatile surgeon.
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