‍Education

• 1984 – Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb
• 1986 – Passed professional examination
• 1990 – Completed specialization in general surgery, Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb – Rebro
• 2010 – Awarded the professional title of Primarius by decision of the Ministry of Health of Montenegro's commission

Work Experience

• 1984–1986 – Intern and physician, Tivat Health Center
• 1986–2024 – Employed at Kotor General Hospital in roles as a general surgery specialist and in management positions
• 1990–2011 – Departmental surgeon, Kotor General Hospital
• 2001–2011 – Head of the Operating Block, Kotor General Hospital
• 2011–2020. – Head of Surgical Department, General Hospital Kotor
• 2015–2020. – Director, General Hospital Kotor
• 2020–2024. – Department Surgeon, General Hospital Kotor

Professional Development

• Completed a basic course in laparoscopic surgery in Belgrade and obtained a license for independent laparoscopic operations
• Underwent professional training at surgical clinics and hospitals in Switzerland and Japan
• Completed an advanced course in colorectal surgery in the United Kingdom
• Participated in professional workshops on laparoscopic surgery in Croatia and Greece

Areas of Expertise

• General Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
• Surgical treatment of malignant colon tumors
• Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
• Acute and Elective Abdominal Surgery

Professional Roles and Engagements

• Performed the first laparoscopic surgeries for malignant colon tumors in Montenegro
• Organized the first professional workshop on laparoscopic hernia surgery in Montenegro
• Mentored residents in general surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade
• Organized several professional meetings for the Montenegrin Surgeons' Section

Foreign Languages

• EnglishB2 level

Professional Papers and References

• As first author, published 25 professional papers presented at national and international conferences

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