Andrej Šikovec, MD, MSc

Dr. Šikovec held the positions of Chief Vascular Surgeon at the Novo Mesto Hospital and Chief Surgeon in Celje Hospital, before starting up his own private practice. Currently the position of Assistant Professor on the Cathedra for Surgery at the Ljubljana University Medical Faculty, and is considered a leading vascular surgeon in Slovenia. Dr. Šikovec performs vascular laser surgery procedures on a daily basis and has experience performing these procedures using various laser sources as well as radio-frequency technology. Having performed over 300 procedures in a two year period, he is one of only a few surgeons worldwide who are able to objectively compare surgical treatment modalities. In June 2006 Dr. Šikovec opened Avelana, his own clinic for vascular surgery. Dr. Šikovec often holds presentations on university lectures, seminars and congresses; both domestic and international, and has had more than 30 scientific articles published in Slovenian and international medical journals. He is a member of various domestic and international professional organizations and has completed additional professional trainings in the UK and the Czech Republic.