Dr Lazo Kirov, well-known Shtip orthopaedist, dies
The city and patients mourn a physician whose decades-long work left a lasting mark on local healthcare.
Dr Lazo Kirov, one of Shtip's best-known orthopaedists, has died, leaving behind a long medical career and a significant legacy among his patients and colleagues.
The news was shared in an emotional online post that paid tribute to his decades of service and the trust many placed in his care.
In the tribute the post said: "With great sadness we say goodbye to Dr Lazo Kirov, one of the most well-known orthopaedists in Shtip, who through his many years of work and dedication left an indelible mark on medicine and in the lives of many people. May he rest in peace. God bless him."
Legacy in the community
Throughout his career Dr Kirov worked in Shtip's health sector, providing treatment and support to a large number of patients. He was remembered for his professional approach, medical knowledge and personal dedication to those who entrusted him with their care.
His passing provoked sorrow across Shtip: patients, colleagues and residents have posted messages of condolence on social media and shared final farewells to the respected physician. Many recalled the help he provided over the years and said his name will remain closely associated with orthopaedics in the city.
The departure of Dr Kirov is a loss for his family and close ones, and for the wider medical community in the city where he lived and worked. May he rest in peace.
Photo: press material from the event
