Dr. Sipka Balázs

Dr. Balázs Sipka

vascular surgeon, varicose vein specialist

Introduction

I graduated from medical school in 2011, then trained as a facial, jaw, and oral surgeon, and later as a general surgeon. Since my university days, I have been most interested in surgery within the field of medicine, and my work with the national ambulance service and private ambulance services, as well as my work as a medical assistant alongside my university studies, had a great influence on me in learning how to treat patients with compassion. During my training, I was fortunate to learn from excellent teachers. As a university student, I became interested in modern catheter varicose vein surgery, so I chose this as the topic of my thesis. Since graduating, I have been expanding my theoretical and practical knowledge in this field through special courses and training programs, in addition to my work in the public health sector. I treat hundreds of patients every year, but I always strive to devote enough time to each one and answer all their questions. In addition to my medical work, I enjoy participating in social projects and free screening tests. My current personal project aims to establish a culture of social responsibility among private healthcare providers in Hungary. In addition to my medical and community work, I am actively trying to improve Hungarian medical training with the experience I gained from my previous advocacy work in the Hungarian Resident Association.

I am married and the father of one child.

Doctor-patient confidentiality agreement

“The most important moment in our lives: The one we are currently experiencing. The most important person in our lives: The one standing right in front of us. And the most important feeling is love.”

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The goal of all healthcare is to solve the patient’s problem as effectively as possible, i.e., to ensure that the intervention results in the fastest possible recovery time, the least possible pain, the best possible outcome, and the lowest possible chance of recurrence. The two most important factors in this are the doctor and the patient.

It is easy to see that the intervention will be most successful if both sides are as well prepared as possible for the date of the intervention. In developing our clinic, selecting our staff, providing training, and purchasing equipment, we always keep in mind that we want to treat our patients with the latest equipment and the best-trained staff available.

The other most important factor is the patient, i.e. your cooperation. Every person comes to us in a different physical and mental state, with different comorbidities and different types of problems, so it is important to discuss on an individual basis exactly how to prepare for a procedure and what you can and cannot do after surgery or laser treatment, for example. Therefore, an important part of success is that you follow our recommendations and advice after the examination or procedure.

What has been described so far may be true for any service. Today’s times suggest that even healthcare or health is just a “service” that can be purchased, where demand, supply, results, and money determine how things work.

However, there is something extra in the doctor-patient relationship, because when someone decides to be examined or operated on by a doctor, a contract is formed between them. This contract is not only about results, risks, and price, but above all about something unspoken: trust, because the patient entrusts us with their greatest treasure, their health.

The patient allows the doctor to touch, for example, their leg—something we would not allow just anyone to do—or to share confidential information about themselves.

The doctor respects the patient’s requests, keeps their secrets, tries to resolve their complaints, and helps them heal. This cannot be a one-sided “service”; it takes two people. It is this human connection that helps the patient overcome obstacles, fear, anxiety, and unpleasant moments in such an unusual situation. It is this trust that gives medicine the quality we truly love, because it makes our success a shared one. Trust cannot be bought, and it is difficult to earn, but we sincerely strive to deserve it. That is why no one leaves us feeling let down or with unanswered questions.

Best regards,

The VeinStream Clinic Team