Biography
Dr.Teodosi Smyadovski
Also known as: T. Smyadovski, Dr. T. Smyadovski
1909 – 1983
Listen to the biography
Natural English voice
The voice is generated by artificial intelligence (ElevenLabs).
Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski was the son of Dr. Stefan Smyadovski, a specialist surgeon who introduced major thoracic operations in Shumen. Together with Dr. Chankov, he performed the first right lobectomy for cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis.
Teodosi Smyadovski (1909–1983) was the son of Dr. Stefan Smyadovski. He graduated in medicine in Florence and specialized in surgery in Rome. From 1944 to 1951 he headed the tuberculosis pavilion in Shumen. He introduced major thoracic operations, and in 1954, together with Dr. Chankov, he performed, under local anesthesia, the first right lobectomy for cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis.
Main contributions
- Head of the tuberculosis pavilion in Shumen from 1944 to 1951
- Introduced major thoracic operations
- Together with Dr. Chankov, performed the first right lobectomy under local anesthesia for cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis (1954)
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski?
Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski (1909–1983) was a Bulgarian surgeon and the son of Dr. Stefan Smyadovski. He is known for introducing major thoracic surgery and for performing the first right lobectomy for cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis.
Where did Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski study medicine?
Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski graduated in medicine in Florence. He then specialized in surgery in Rome.
Where and when did Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski work?
From 1944 to 1951, Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski headed the tuberculosis pavilion in Shumen.
What were Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski's contributions?
Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski introduced major thoracic surgery. In 1954, together with Dr. Chankov, he performed the first right lobectomy under local anesthesia for cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis.
Who was Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski's father?
Dr. Teodosi Smyadovski's father was Dr. Stefan Smyadovski, a specialist surgeon. He introduced major thoracic surgery in Shumen.
The answers are drawn from the biography text.
See also
- Prof. Dr. Ivan Karamishev1910 – ?
A Bulgarian surgeon who worked chiefly in Pleven, known for introducing new operative methods and for his musical talents as a violinist.
- Dr. Georgi Popmarinov1905 – ?
Dr. Georgi Popmarinov was the founder of surgery in Kardzhali. He worked as head of the surgical department of the hospital in Kardzhali from 1945 until his retirement in 1963.
- Dr. Ivan Vladimirov Rumenov20 June 1914 – 28 March 1994
Bulgarian surgeon, known as "the surgeon of hopeless cases", author of operative methods in abdominal surgery and of 174 scientific publications. He worked in a number of hospitals across the country, including Pirogov and the Yambol Hospital.
- 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.
Share
The card appears automatically when you share the link.
