Dr. Andjelka Ilieva

Dermatologist with more than 10 years of clinical experience in clinical dermatology, dermoscopy, trichoscopy, chronic wound management, and aesthetic dermatology.
Currently serving as Head of the Dermatology Department at Zan Mitrev Clinic, North Macedonia. Extensive expertise in melanoma surveillance, skin cancer diagnostics, advanced dermoscopy, inflammatory skin diseases, and aesthetic dermatology.
Internationally trained through clinical and research fellowships at Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece, under the supervision of Professor Aimilios Lallas, one of the world’s leading experts in dermoscopy and skin cancer diagnostics.
Active researcher in skin cancer with a particular focus on epigenetic biomarkers, liquid biopsy technologies, cfDNA multiomic assays, and predictors of immunotherapy response in melanoma.
Board Member and National Representative of the International Dermoscopy Society (IDS), international lecturer, trainer, faculty member, and key opinion leader in dermoscopy and aesthetic dermatology.

• Melanoma Surveillance
• Skin Cancer Diagnostics
• Advanced Dermoscopy
• Digital Mole Mapping
• Trichoscopy
• Clinical Dermatology
• Inflammatory Skin Diseases
• Autoimmune Skin Disorders
• Pigmentary Disorders
• Hair Disorders
• Chronic Wound Management
• Aesthetic Dermatology
• Injectables and Facial Harmonization
• Laser Dermatology
• Microfocused Ultrasound (MFU-V)
• Complication Management

Head of Dermatology Department & Consultant Dermatologist Zan Mitrev Clinic, Skopje, North Macedonia
2017 – Present
Responsibilities
• Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, infectious and neoplastic skin diseases • Advanced dermoscopy and trichoscopy • Melanoma surveillance and skin cancer diagnostics • Digital monitoring of high-risk patients • Management of pigmentary and hair disorders • Multidisciplinary management of oncologic patients • Participation in skin cancer research

Consultant for Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Screening United States Embassy, Skopje
2019 – Present

Founder and Medical Director
Derma Care Private Dermatology Practice
Shtip, North Macedonia
2020 – 2024

Head, Center for Pressure Ulcers and Chronic Wounds PHI Hospital for Geriatric and Palliative Medicine “13 Noemvri”
Skopje, North Macedonia
2012 – 2017
Responsibilities
• Management of complex chronic wounds
• Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment • Multidisciplinary patient care • Professional education and training • Dermatologic care in geriatric and palliative patients

PhD Candidate in Dermatology and Skin Cancer Epigenetics Goce Delcev University Stip, North Macedonia
2022 – Present
Research Focus
• Epigenetic biomarkers in skin cancer
• Multiomic diagnostics
• Liquid biopsy technologies
• cfDNA analysis
• Melanoma diagnostics

Specialist in Dermatovenerology
Faculty of Medicine
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
Skopje, North Macedonia
2011 – 2015
Board Certified Dermatovenerologist (2015)

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Medical University of Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
2008

FELLOWSHIPS AND ADVANCED TRAINING
Clinical and Research Fellowship in Dermato-Oncology First Department of Dermatology Aristotle University School of Medicine Thessaloniki, Greece
2024

Supervisor:
Professor Aimilios Lallas

Dermoscopy Fellowship
First Department of Dermatology
Aristotle University School of Medicine
Thessaloniki, Greece
2022

Dermoscopy Fellowship
First Department of Dermatology
Aristotle University School of Medicine
Thessaloniki, Greece
2019
Supervisor:
Professor Aimilios Lallas
Advanced training in:
• Dermoscopy
• Melanoma diagnosis
• Non-melanoma skin cancer
• Complex pigmented lesions

PhD Research Project
Epigenetic Biomarkers and Multiomic Approaches in Skin Cancer Research interests:
• Melanoma
• Epigenetics
• Liquid biopsy
Multiomic cfDNA Assay Development for Skin Cancer Collaborating Institutions:
• Zan Mitrev Clinic
• Goce Delcev University
• Fingerprint Diagnostics LLC
Melanoma Immunotherapy Research
Focus:
Chromatin regulator mutations, tumor mutational burden, and response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in melanoma.

Oral Presentation
Development of a Molecular Assay for Multiomic Detection of cfDNA Signals in Blood Samples from Skin Cancer Patients 22nd Congress of the Serbian Association of Dermatovenerologists Belgrade, Serbia
2025

Scientific ePoster
Melanomas with Mutations in Chromatin Regulators Are Associated with Higher Mutational Burden and Improved Response to Checkpoint Immunotherapy EADV Spring Symposium Athens, Greece
2026

Invited Speaker
iCAMP Sofia, Bulgaria
Complications from facial aesthetic injectables
2026

Speaker
IMCAS Paris, France
Lecture:
Role of Total Body Dermoscopy with FotoFinder in Early Detection of Melanoma
2023

Invited Speaker
VII Congress of Dermatologists with International Participation Ohrid, North Macedonia
Lecture:
Epigenetics in Skin Cancer
2022

Faculty Lecturer
International Dermoscopy Society (IDS)
2026
Lectures:
• Benign Melanocytic Lesions
• Dermoscopic Features of Melanocytic Lesions

Organizer and speaker
7th International Symposium for Aesthetic Medicine ZEM, Skopje, North Macedonia
2026

Trainer and Mentor
Galderma – Restylane®
Mentor Trainer for Macedonia
Training Areas:
• Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
• Botulinum Toxin
• Injection Safety
• Complication Management

Faculty Member and Trainer
Merz Aesthetics
• Belotero®
• Radiesse®

Trainer, Mentor and Key Opinion Leader
Sinclair®

Memberships

Board Member & National Representative
International Dermoscopy Society (IDS)
2025- Present
• National Representative for North Macedonia

Founder, General Secretary and Board Member Association for Aesthetic Medicine (ZEM)
2021 – Present

Executive Board Member
Serbian Society of Interdisciplinary Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine (SESIAM)
2021 – Present

• International Dermoscopy Society (IDS) • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) • European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO) • Association of Dermatovenerologists of Macedonia • Doctor’s Chamber of North Macedonia • Bulgarian Dermatology Association • SESIAM

1. Papageorgiou C, Spyridis I, Manoli SM, Ilieva A, et al. JAAD, 2020.
2. Lallas K, Arceu M, Martinez G, Ilieva A, et al. Dermatology, 2021.
3. Bittencourt FV, Ilieva A, Lallas A. Springer Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases, 2020.
4. Damevska K, Neloska L, Ilieva A, et al. JAAD, 2016.
5. Damevska K, Neloska L, Ilieva A, et al. JDDG, 2017.
6. Neloska L, Damevska K, Ilieva A, et al. Global Dermatology, 2016.
7. Damevska K, Neloska L, Ilieva A, et al. Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016.
8. Development of a molecular assay for multiomic detection of cfDNA signals in blood samples from skin cancer patients A. Ilieva, S. Mehandziska, M. Gjorgjievska, G. Kungulovski, A. Lallas

• Dermoscopy and Digital Mole Mapping
• FotoFinder Systems
• Microfocused Ultrasound (MFU-V / Ultherapy) • Laser Dermatology • Candela Laser Systems • Scar Revision and Scar Management • Vascular Laser Treatments • Energy-Based Devices • Combination Rejuvenation Procedures

• Botulinum Toxin
• Full-Face Assessment and Treatment Planning • Hyaluronic Acid Fillers • Facial Harmonization • Collagen Stimulators • Radiesse® • Lanluma® • Biostimulatory Treatments • Complication Prevention and Management

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