About
Ana Ivanova, MD, FAAFP, trained at the Academy of Medicine in Sofia, Bulgaria before completing her internship and residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She then pursued a fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Ivanova holds board qualifications from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Geriatric Medicine. She also holds certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and fellowship status in the American Academy of Family Medicine. Her clinical expertise spans family medicine, geriatric care, and end-of-life medicine. She speaks English and Bulgarian fluently.
Education & Training
Medical School
Academy of Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Louisville
Fellowship
Geriatrics, University of California, Irvine
Certifications
Languages
English, Bulgarian
Who is Dr. Ivanova right for?
Dr. Ivanova is an excellent fit for older adults managing complex or age-related conditions. Patients dealing with multiple chronic illnesses benefit from her combined geriatric and family medicine training. She is particularly well-suited for patients and families navigating hospice or palliative care decisions. Those who prefer a physician fluent in Bulgarian will feel at ease in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ivanova specializes in family medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine. Her training covers the full continuum of adult care, from preventive wellness through end-of-life planning.
Dr. Ivanova holds board qualification from the American Board of Geriatric Medicine as well as the American Board of Family Medicine. She completed her Geriatrics fellowship at the University of California, Irvine.
Yes. Dr. Ivanova holds certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She works with patients and families facing serious illness and supports advance care planning and end-of-life decisions.
Dr. Ivanova completed both her internship and residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She followed that training with a Geriatrics fellowship at the University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Ivanova speaks English and Bulgarian fluently. Patients who prefer to speak Bulgarian during their appointments can do so comfortably.
Dr. Ivanova sees adult patients across the lifespan, with a particular focus on older adults and those with complex chronic conditions. She also cares for patients and families navigating hospice and palliative medicine decisions.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026