Biography
Dr.Valentina Tranen
1897 – 1990
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Dr. Valentina Tranen was the first woman surgeon in Bulgaria and the first woman physician in the country to head a surgical department. She was a daughter of the Tranen family of physicians from Pleven.
Dr. Valentina Tranen (1897–1990) completed her medical studies in Zurich and Vienna. In 1924 she joined the clinic of Prof. P. Stoyanov in Sofia as an assistant surgeon. From 1930 to 1932 she headed the surgical department of the Pleven State Hospital, where she divided it into septic and aseptic sections, acquired new surgical instruments, modernized the operating rooms, and trained the resident physicians. She translated Smetana's anatomy. She was chair of the Pleven Women's Society. Later she moved entirely into private practice in Pleven and Sofia. In 1938 she purchased a building in Pleven and converted its second floor into a private surgical clinic. The authors describe the information found about her as scanty and incomplete.
Main contributions
- The first woman surgeon in Bulgaria
- The first woman physician in the country to head a surgical department
- Divided the surgical department of the Pleven State Hospital into septic and aseptic sections
- Modernized the operating rooms and acquired new surgical instruments
- Translated Smetana's anatomy and trained resident physicians
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Valentina Tranen known for?
Dr. Valentina Tranen was the first woman surgeon in Bulgaria and the first woman physician to head a surgical department in the country.
Where did Dr. Valentina Tranen study medicine?
Dr. Valentina Tranen studied medicine in Zurich and Vienna.
Where did Dr. Valentina Tranen work?
In 1924, Dr. Valentina Tranen joined the clinic of Prof. P. Stoyanov in Sofia as an assistant surgeon. From 1930 to 1932 she headed the surgical department of the Pleven State Hospital, and later moved into private practice in Pleven and Sofia.
What were Dr. Valentina Tranen's contributions?
As head of the surgical department of the Pleven State Hospital, she divided it into septic and aseptic sections, acquired new surgical instruments, modernized the operating rooms, and trained the residents. She also translated Smetana's anatomy.
What did Dr. Valentina Tranen establish in Pleven in 1938?
In 1938, Dr. Valentina Tranen bought a building in Pleven and turned its second floor into a private surgical clinic.
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See also
- Dr. Petko Ivanov Momchilov22 May 1893 – 23 January 1953
A surgeon, obstetrician-gynecologist and public figure from Yambol, who took part as a volunteer in three wars. Sentenced to death on political charges and posthumously rehabilitated.
- Dr. Toma Nenov14 August 1885 – 1963
A surgeon and chief physician of the Haskovo Hospital, known for pledging all of his property as security for a rescue loan for the hospital during the financial crisis of 1933.
- 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. Hristo Adzharov1871 – 1960
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".
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