1983–1989. – Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade
1989–1990. – compulsory medical internship
1990–1995. – General Surgery residency at the First Surgical Clinic in Belgrade, mentored by Prof. Dr. Zoran Gerzić
1995. – obtained the title of General Surgery Specialist
Work Experience
Since 1990 – employed at the First Surgical Clinic in Belgrade, University Clinical Center of Serbia
Since 1995 – General Surgery Specialist at the First Surgical Clinic of the University Clinical Center of Serbia
Worked as a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon and laparoscopic surgery instructor
Collaborated professionally with several private healthcare institutions in Belgrade, including "Bel Medic," "Arheus," "Galathea," "MS," "Aurora," and "Una"
2015–2025. – Surgeon at Sørlandet sykehus hospital, Arendal, Norway
While working in Norway, he specialized in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.
Professional Engagement
Co-founder of the Yugoslav Association for Endoscopic Surgery (JUEH)
As a JUEH instructor, he participated in the training of surgeons at healthcare centers in Zrenjanin, Kruševac, Čačak, Novi Pazar, Jagodina, Surdulica, Aranđelovac, and Cetinje.
Participated in the introduction of laparoscopic surgery at the University Children's Hospital in Tiršova.
At the Center for Endocrine Surgery of the Second Surgical Clinic, in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Ivan Paunović, he participated in the introduction of laparoscopic adrenal gland operations.
Since 2016 – active in the Serbian Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (UEHS) as a member of the International Cooperation Committee and an invited lecturer.
Areas of Expertise
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Surgical Treatment of Obesity
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Surgery
Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
Emergency Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Operations
Bariatric Procedures
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass
Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
Memberships
Yugoslav Association for Endoscopic Surgery (JUEH) – Co-founder
Association of Endoscopic Surgeons of Serbia (UEHS)
Member of the Committee for International Cooperation of the Association of Endoscopic Surgeons of Serbia
Professional Papers and References
Laparoscopic Surgery Instructor
Participated in the education of surgeons and the introduction of laparoscopic procedures in several healthcare centers in Serbia and Montenegro
Invited lecturer at professional meetings of the Association of Endoscopic Surgeons of Serbia
Extensive international experience in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
