Biography
Dr.Hristo Adzharov
Also known as: Hristo Gochev Adzharov
1871 – 1960 · born: Kalofer
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Physicians from KaloferSurgeonsPhysicians Born in the 19th Century
Plovdiv surgeon, head of the surgical department of the Plovdiv State Hospital for almost three decades. A participant in three consecutive wars and founder of the Plovdiv Masonic lodge "Sun".
Born into a well-to-do family in Kalofer in 1871, Hristo Gochev Adzharov grew up in Plovdiv after the burning of Kalofer and the plundering of his father's trading office in Constantinople (1877). He graduated with distinction from the Boys' Gymnasium and, as a state scholarship holder, studied medicine in Vienna, graduating in 1895. He specialized in surgery under Prof. Albert and in obstetrics under Prof. Chrobak. Upon his return, he undertook to work exclusively in state health institutions. He worked successively in Pleven and as manager of the Vidin Hospital, and from 1901 to 1928 he headed the surgical department of the Plovdiv Hospital. He took part in the Balkan War, the Inter-Allied War and the First World War as a divisional surgeon with the rank of major. From 1928 he was a member of the Supreme Medical Council in Sofia until its dissolution after 9 September 1944. He was the author of 16 scientific works. He died at about 90 years of age in 1960, embittered by his persecution as a Freemason.
Main contributions
- Headed the surgical department of the Plovdiv State Hospital from 1901 to 1928 and created a school of surgeons
- Performed the first two pericardial operations in Bulgaria
- Introduced strict antisepsis and was the first in Plovdiv to apply novocaine solution and lumbar anesthesia
- Author of 16 scientific works, including on pericardiotomies and splenectomies
- Founded a committee for an anti-tuberculosis hospital and personally donated 10,000 gold leva (1918)
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Hristo Adzharov born?
Dr. Hristo Adzharov was born in 1871 in Kalofer, into a wealthy family. After Kalofer was burned down, he grew up in Plovdiv.
What is Dr. Hristo Adzharov known for?
Dr. Hristo Adzharov was a Plovdiv surgeon who for almost three decades headed the surgical department of the Plovdiv State Hospital. He also founded the Plovdiv Masonic lodge "Sun".
Where did Dr. Hristo Adzharov study and work?
He graduated from the Boys' High School in Plovdiv and studied medicine in Vienna, where he received his degree in 1895. He worked in Pleven, managed the Vidin Hospital, and from 1901 to 1928 headed the surgical department of the Plovdiv Hospital. From 1928 he was a member of the Supreme Medical Council in Sofia.
What were Dr. Hristo Adzharov's contributions to medicine?
He performed the first two pericardial operations in Bulgaria and introduced strict antisepsis. He was the first in Plovdiv to use novocaine solution and lumbar anesthesia, created a school of surgeons, and authored 16 scientific works.
Which wars did Dr. Hristo Adzharov take part in?
Dr. Hristo Adzharov took part in the Balkan War, the Second Balkan War (Inter-Allied War), and the First World War. In them he served as a divisional surgeon with the rank of major.
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See also
- Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov30 January 1871 – 14 November 1940
Bulgarian physician, founder of modern surgery and marine medicine (thalassotherapy) in Bulgaria, and the first professor of surgical propedeutics at the Faculty of Medicine in Sofia. Besides being a physician, he was also a local historian, mountaineer, photographer and public figure.
- Dr. Veneta Kamburova17 July 1871 – ?
Dr. Veneta Kamburova is a native of Veliko Tarnovo who graduated in medicine in France, worked at the Rousse State Hospital, and remained its only physician during the Balkan War and the First World War.
- Dr. Hristo Momchilov24 December 1873 – 20 August 1928
A physician from Elena, educated in France, who worked as a district physician and surgeon in his native region. He is cited as the prototype of literary characters by Emilian Stanev.
- Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov5 July 1868 – 11 February 1927
A physician and politician from Gorna Oryahovitsa, a participant in the Serbo-Bulgarian War, a member of parliament and deputy speaker of the National Assembly, and an honorary citizen of his native town.
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