Precision before shortcuts
The right decision is grounded in evidence, experience and a thorough examination.
MUDr. · PhD. · MHA · MPH
Medicine with
the courage to evolve.
I am Pavel Staško — a vascular surgeon, founder of AdNa and a firm believer that meaningful progress comes from combining expertise, technology and a genuinely human approach.
Košice · Slovakia© 2026
01 / About me
Not only to treat.
To move medicine forward.
For more than fifteen years, I have combined clinical practice with building modern healthcare. My aim is to make excellent medicine precise, understandable and accessible without unnecessary barriers.
Medicine in practice
In the operating theatre,
every detail matters.
Experience, composure and technology share one purpose — a safer procedure and a better outcome for the patient.
02
Personal philosophy
“Progress matters only when it improves the life of a real person.”
I do not settle for “this is how it has always been done.” I look for more precise methods, a better patient experience and solutions that remain effective long after the initial enthusiasm fades.
Technology in service of people
Innovation is not the goal. It is a tool for safer, better care.
Knowledge must be shared
Medicine advances when we pass on our experience and teach others.
03 / Experience
Experience.
Always evolving.
From a university hospital and emergency medicine to building my own modern clinical centre. Each stage has shaped the way I practise and think about medicine today.
Professional experience
AdNa s.r.o.
Medical director, managing director and vascular surgeon. Building an outpatient clinic and day-surgery centre focused on modern vascular treatment.
Emergency Medical Service Košice
Emergency physician — making responsible decisions in situations where every minute matters.
VÚSCH and UPJŠ Faculty of Medicine, Košice
Physician at the Department of Vascular Surgery and assistant professor at the UPJŠ Faculty of Medicine.
Education
Healthcare management
Master of Health Administration (MHA).
Vascular surgery
Specialist qualification in vascular surgery.
Doctoral studies
PhD in Surgery, UPJŠ Faculty of Medicine in Košice.
General medicine
MUDr., UPJŠ Faculty of Medicine in Košice.
04 / Podcasts
Medicine,
without barriers.
I talk about vascular health, treatment and clinical decisions in a clear, direct way. Episodes are in Slovak.
YouTube channel ↗
Episode 01 · SKMy journey as a vascular surgeon
Why I chose vascular surgery and what led me to establish my own clinic.
Watch in Slovak ↗
Episode 02 · SKCLaCS: laser, cooling and precision
How a modern treatment removes spider veins and smaller varicose veins.
Watch in Slovak ↗
Episode 03 · SKVaricose veins during pregnancy
Swelling, early vein changes and practical answers for expectant mothers.
Watch in Slovak ↗
Episode 04 · SKModern versus conventional treatment
A clear guide to EVLA, TEVLA and RFA — the procedure, benefits and clinical decisions.
Watch in Slovak ↗05 / Insights
Knowledge
that helps.
A selection of my articles on vascular health, prevention and modern treatment. Articles are currently available in Slovak.
All articles ↗Perspective01
Destigmatising varicose veins: why it matters
Varicose veins are neither a source of shame nor merely a cosmetic issue. Open communication encourages timely treatment.
Read in Slovak ↗Vascular health02
What are varicose veins?
How they develop, which symptoms should not be overlooked and when to consult a vascular surgeon.
Read in Slovak ↗Examination03
What to expect from your first vascular examination
How to prepare, what happens at the clinic and why early diagnosis can change the next step in treatment.
Read in Slovak ↗Innovation04
CLaCS treatment throughout the year
Cooling, laser and sclerotherapy combined for precise treatment of small veins, including during summer.
Read in Slovak ↗Prevention05
Factors that contribute to varicose veins
Genetics, work, movement and lifestyle — a practical view of risk factors that often act together.
Read in Slovak ↗Treatment06
Better-looking legs start in Košice
Modern minimally invasive treatment without hospitalisation, prolonged recovery or unnecessary barriers.
Read in Slovak ↗06 / Contact
Have an idea
worth discussing?
Write to me about professional collaboration, media enquiries or a project. I will reply personally by email.
stasko@adna.sk ↗Košice · SlovakiaProfessional collaboration · Media · Projects