Zeljko Kojadinovic — Curriculum Vitae

Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD

Consultant Neurosurgeon

Medical Education

• MD (MBBS) – University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia (1987–1993)
• MSc in Neurosciences – University of Belgrade, Serbia (1993–1997)
• Neurosurgery Board Certification – University of Novi Sad & Board of Neurosurgery of Serbia (1995–2000)
• PhD in Neurosurgery – Medical University of Novi Sad, Serbia (2000–2004)

Professional Experience

• Consultant Neurosurgeon – Hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) | 2019 – Present
• Consultant Neurosurgeon – Sveti Luka Special Surgical Hospital, Petrovaradin, Serbia | 2013 – 2019
• Consultant Neurosurgeon – University Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia | 2005 – 2013
• Board-Certified Neurosurgeon – University Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad | 2000 – 2005
• Resident in Neurosurgery – University Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad | 1995 – 2000
• Medical Internship – University Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad | 1994 – 1995

Surgical Expertise

• Brain Trauma Surgery
• Neuro-oncology (including skull base tumors)
• Stereotactic procedures
• Aneurysm and AVM surgery
• Hydrocephalus (shunt and neuroendoscopy)
• Surgery of congenital anomalies (Chiari, arachnoid cysts)
• Microvascular decompression (MVD)
• Spinal tumors (intra/extramedullary)
• Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disk surgery
• Peripheral nerve surgery
• Neuromodulation (spinal stimulators, pumps)
• Pain Management: modern pharmacological therapy, interventional pain procedures, and surgical treatment approaches

Academic Appointments

• Professor of Neurosurgery – Medical University of Novi Sad (Since 2009)
• Associate Professor – Medical University of Novi Sad (2004–2009)
• Assistant Professor – Medical University of Novi Sad (2000–2004)
• Senior Registrar – Medical University of Novi Sad (1997–2000)

Public Education & Digital Consultation

Author and founder of www.neurohirurgija.in.rs, an independent educational neurosurgery website launched in 2009. The platform provides clear explanations of the most common neurosurgical conditions and pain syndromes to patients worldwide, with emphasis on chronic neuropathic pain.

The website also offers structured second-opinion services through video consultations. These include detailed analysis of medical documentation, interactive patient interviews, and written medical reports. Consultations are conducted in English or Serbian.

Over 20,000 consultations have been conducted across Europe and the Middle East, focusing on complex chronic pain conditions, difficult diagnoses, and treatment guidance.

Fellowships & International Training

• 2000 – Fellowship, Freie Universität Berlin, Prof. M. Brock
• 2001 – Fellowship, International Neuroscience Institute (INI), Hanover, Prof. M. Samii

Advanced Training & Courses

• 2001 – Skull base & AVM surgery, Hanover, Germany
• 2003, 2007 – Cornell University CME Neurosurgery Program, Salzburg
• 2006 – Neuro-Oncology (Hamburg/Cleveland Clinic), Germany
• 2007 – Prestige 2 Cervical Disc Implantation, Poland
• 2008 – Medtronic Neurostimulation Course, Serbia
• 2010 – Intrathecal Pain Masterclass (EFIC), Austria
• 2011 – Neuropathic Pain Masterclass, Amsterdam
• 2012 – Endoscopic Endonasal Pituitary Surgery Course
• 2018 – Advanced Interventional Pain Management, University of Barcelona

Research & Publications

• D. Thesis: Surgical Protocol and Prognostic Factors in Malignant Astrocytomas
• MSc Thesis: Recurrent Lumbar Radiculopathies After Disc Surgery
• Participant in the VITATOPS Trial – Lancet Neurology, 2010
• Contributor to clinical trials on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Certified in ICH–GCP and clinical trial methodology (Quintiles)

📚 PubMed Author Page

📘 Author/co-author of 12 clinical textbooks