Prof. Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic is a neurosurgeon consultant based in Novi Sad, Serbia specializing in minimally invasive neurosurgery, spinal surgery, neurooncology, cerebrovascular surgery, hydrocephalus, neurotrauma, and pain management. He received his PhD from the University of Novi Sad in 2004 and has over 20 years of experience working in neurosurgery in Serbia. He is currently a consultant neurosurgeon at Sveti Luka Hospital and has held teaching positions at the University of Novi Sad Medical Faculty.

1. Prof. Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic
NEUROSURGEON CONSULTANT
Citizenship: Bosnian and Serbian | Novi Sad, Serbia | Licensure: Serbian Medical Chamber
zkoja@yahoo.com | +381 63 7160227 | www.neurohirurgija.in.rs
Areas of
Specialty
· Minimally Invasive
Neurosurgery
· Spinal Surgery
· Neurooncology
· Cerebrovascular
· Hydrocephalus and congenital
· Neurotrauma
· Nerves and pain
Education PhD
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
“Determination of Surgical Protocol and Prognostic
Factors at Malignant Astrocytomas of Brain”
May, 2004
Masters
Institute for Multidisciplinary Research Neurosciences,
University of Belgrade
“The Recidive Compressive Radicilopathies of The
Lumbar Region After Disk Surgery”
May, 1997
Bachelor of Medical Science
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
September, 1987 - May, 1993
Neurosurgery Training Program Certification
FreiUniversitat Berlin, Germany Benjamin Franklin
Kampus, Neurosurgical department at Prof. Mario Brock
January, 2000
Neurosurgery Training Program Certification
International Neuroscience Institute and Medical
University, Hanover, Germany, Department of
neurosurgery at Prof. Madjid Samii
January, 2001
Work History SVETI LUKA HOSPITAL, Petrovaradin, Serbia
Neurosurgeon Consultant
June,2013 – Present
NEUROSURGICAL UNIVERSITY CLINICAL
CENTER, Novi Sad, Serbia
Neurosurgeon Consultant
May, 2005– May, 2013
NEUROSURGICAL UNIVERSITY CLINICAL
CENTER, Novi Sad, Serbia
Neurosurgeon Specialist
October, 2000 – May, 2005
NEUROSURGICAL CLINIC, UNIVERSITY
CLINICAL CENTER, Novi Sad, Serbia
NEUROSURGICAL CLINIC, UNIVERSITY
CLINICAL CENTER, Belgrade, Serbia
Resident Neurosurgery
April, 1995 – October, 2000
NEUROSURGICAL CLINIC, UNIVERSITY
CLINICAL CENTER, Novi Sad, Serbia
Internship
August, 1994 – April, 1995
MEDICAL FACULTY UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD,
Novi Sad, Serbia
Professor of Neurosurgery
March, 2009 – June, 2013
MEDICAL FACULTY UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD,
Novi Sad, Serbia
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
October, 2000 – September, 2004
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2. Experience Neurotrauma.
Neuro-oncology: brain tumors of all locations and skull base tumors. 10 years participation in
neuro-oncology multimodal treatment group.
Stereotaxy with frame.
Aneurysm surgery: more than 150 clipped aneurysms of all locations.
AVM surgery: urgent and elective.
Hydrocephalus surgery: shunt and neuroendoscopy.
Surgery of congenital anomalies in adults: Chiari, Arachnoid cysts.
MVD of cranial nerves.
Spinal tumors: tumors of the spinal canal (intra and extramedullar).
Disk surgery: cervical (anterior and posterior approach with artificial disk replacement),
thoracic and lumbar region. Failed back treatment.
Nerve surgery: entrapements and trauma.
Diagnosing and treatment of pain (medical, invasive procedures, surgery). Trained in courses
for the usage of spinal stimulation and spinal pumps.
Training and
Courses
2001Continual project of Clinical neurosurgery; meningeomas and endovascular treatment of
brain aneurysms and AVM-s. Hanover, Germany (Prof. dr M. Samii) 2001.
2003 and 2007 Weill Medical College, Cornell University, Steig Phillip, Continuing Medical
Education in Neurosurgery, Salzburg, Austria.
2006 Neuro–Oncology Current Concepts. Universitat Hamburg and the Cleveland Clinic.
Hamburg.
2006 Neuroendoscopy Hand–on Workshop. Westphal M. Universitat Hamburg, Germany.
2007 Course of Anterior Cervical Disk Prothesis Prestige 2 Implantation, Dariusz L. Opole,
Poland.
2008 Neurostimulation Symposium, Medtronic certificate, Belgrade, Serbia.
2008 Contiunuing Medical Education – Perspective in Central Nervous System Malignacies,
Bent M, Young W.K.A. Berlin, Germany.
2010 IntraThecal EFIC Masterclass on Pain. Professor Hans G. Kress. Vienna, Austria
2011 Neuropathic Pain Masterclass. International Coalition on Neuropathic Pain. Amsterdam,
Netherlands.
2011 Fluorescence – guided resection using Gliolan. Steven D.V. Department of neurosurgery,
Genk, Belgium.
2012 Educational course. Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Pituitary Tumors. Vulekovic P,
Castelnuovo P, Locatelli D. Novi Sad, Serbia.
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3. Publications Author or a coauthor of 150 scientific and professional papers www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?
term=Kojadinovic+Z
Kojadinović Z, Vuleković P, Jajić D, Cigić T, Papić V, Djilvesi D, HorvatI,Karan M. The
evaluation of malignant astrocytoma score (MAS). Vojnosanit Pregl. 2013 May;70(5):452-6.
Juković M, Kojadinović Z, Popovska B, Till V. Complete spontaneous resolution of
compressive chronic subdural hematoma in a patient with liver failure. Med Glas (Zenica).
2012 Aug;9(2):417-20.
Vuleković P, Nikolić-Đorić E, Kojadinović Z, Papić V, Karan M, Dóczi T. A temporal pattern
in the occurrence of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the Province of Vojvodina,
Serbia. ActaNeurochir (Wien). 2011 Jun;153(6):1313-9; discussion 1319. doi: 10.1007/s00701-
011-1017-2. Epub 2011 Apr 17.
Djilvesi D, Vuleković P, Cigić T, Kojadinović Z, Papić V, Horvat I. Association of post-traumatic
communication of endocranium and nasal cavity with recurrent meningoencephalitis
without rhinorrhea. Vojnosanit Pregl. 2010Nov;67(11):945-8. Serbian.
Vulekovic P, Karan M, Kojadinovic Z, Papic V, Djilvesi D, Mitic G. Spontaneous thrombosis
of basilar artery aneurysm after subarachnoidal hemorrhage in a patient with thrombophilia and
recurrent deep venous thrombosis. ClinApplThrombHemost. 2011 Aug;17(4):348-51. doi:
10.1177/1076029610366435. Epub 2010 Jun 13.
Dilvesi D, Vuleković P, Cigić T, Kojadinović Z, Horvat I, Karan M. [Treatment of recurrent
chronic subdural hematoma in a patient with arachnoid cyst]. Med Pregl. 2009 Sep-Oct;62(9-
10):469-72. Serbian.
Vuleković P, Simić M, Misić-Pavkov G, Cigić T, Kojadinović Z, Dilvesi D. [Traumatic brain
injuries--forensic and expertise aspects]. Med Pregl. 2008 Sep-Oct;61(9-10):471-7. Review.
Serbian.
Sveljo OB, Koprivek KM, Lucić MA, Prvulović MB, MinićLj, Kojadinović Z.[Functional
magnetic resonance imaging in brain tumour neurosurgical resectionrisk assessment].
ActaChirIugosl. 2009;56(4):31-6. Serbian.
Kojadinovic Z, Papic V, Cigic T, Vulekovic P, Popovic Lj, JajicDj. A new scoring system for
malignant astrocytomas. ZentralblNeurochir. 2008 May;69(2):65-70. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-
1004579. Epub 2008 Apr 29.
Kojadinović Z, Momcilović A, Popović L, Jajić D, Cigić T, Vuleković P. [Brain concussion--a
minor craniocerebral injury]. Med Pregl. 1998 Mar-Apr;51(3-4):165-8. Croatian.
Cigić T, Momcilović A, Popović L, Jajić D, Vuleković P, Kojadinović Z, Papić.V. [Surgical
treatment of compressive lumbar radiculopathy]. Med Pregl. 1996;49(9-10):389-93. Croatian.
Vuleković P, Momcilović A, Popović L, Gvozdenović L, Kojadinović Z. [Early aggressive
treatment in severe craniocerebral injuries]. Med Pregl.1996;49(5-6):206-10. Croatian.
Kojadinović Z, Momcilović A, Kaurinović B, Popović L, Jajić D, Cigić T, Vuleković P. [A
completely organized extracerebral hematoma--case report]. Med Pregl. 1995;48(9-10):339-41.
Croatian.
Kojadinović Z, Rimski Z. [Prognostic significance of morphologic and morphometric
characteristics of communicating hydroceles in boys]. Med Pregl.1992;45(11-12):455-8.
Croatian.
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4. Research Clinical Research and ICHGCP for Investigators in organization of Quintiles
The VITATIOPS Trial Study Group. B vitamins in patient with recent transient ischaemic
attack or stroke in VITAmins TO Prevent Stroke (VITATOPS) trial: a randomized, double-blind,
parallel, placebo-controlled trial. In: Lancet Neurology, August, 2010; 9: 855-65.
Vitatops collaborating centers.
Randomized trial of clazosentan in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
undergoing endovascular coiling.
Memberships Serbian Medical Chamber
Serbian Association of Neurosurgeons
EANS European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
UITBS Society for The Research and The Treatment of Pain of Serbia
EFIC The European Federation of IASP® Chapters
Languages English
German
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