Our mission statement

The mission of "Spine Surgery Croatia" is to help all fellow spine patients by educating them about their disease, connecting them to leading spinal surgeons and helping them in choosing appropriate treatments considering their diagnosis. We offer caring and honest patient consulting and/or advocacy services. Range of our services includes connecting doctor and patient, translation services, documentation digitalization services, and full spectrum of services when you choose to be operated by one of our surgeons: managing visas and other documentation, airport or hotel pickup, accommodation, support line for family and friends back home.

With time, we have establieshed strong link and very friendly relationship with leading specialists in Croatia (neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, physiatrists), we continuously monitor new developments in world of spinal medicine and we regularly attend spinal surgeries as observers, and we regurarly attend spinal conferences in South Eastern Europe.

Spine surgery in Croatia - A true patient success story

Former administrator in Croatian National Tourist Board lived a normal life until five years ago. Then suddenly sciatica attacks begun. First, every 6 months, then regularly every month... She did not realized how serious problem that can be, and she ignored it, took pills, injections and other medications. She started to visit doctors: physiatrists, orthopedists, chiropractics... Nobody realized how serious her problem was. She had traditional big-incision spine surgery that almost ruined her life. She was depressed and without any hope until she met Dr. Robert Saftic, renowned spinal neurosurgeon from Croatia who made four new surgeries on her spine. Continue reading this interesting patient experience...

Second neurosurgical opinion for your disorder or disease

Based on your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT or CAT), myelogram and completed "Symptoms survey" form, you can get second neurosurgical opinion from our neurosurgeon, Dr. Robert Saftic. Please go to our contact page or write to us directly at info@spine-surgery-croatia.com. With second neurosurgical opinion, you can find out if you are a candidate for low-cost minimally-invasive spine surgery we perform in our clinic in Croatia.

Get your life back in three days and three easy steps

In only three easy steps you can get your life back. Please download PDF file describing each day and each step separately: Pain-free life in only three days.

Top-quality and modern clinic...

Our clinics are equiped with top quality and modern medical instruments and systems. Some of them included Richard Wolf endoscopic system, RF generator, laser device, tubular retractor system. Here are some images so you can see inside our clinic:

Entrance Ordination Surgery Room 2
Surgery Room Physical Therapy Room Waiting Room

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Why minimally-invasive spine surgery?

Using innovative techniques, cutting-edge technology, and evidence-based medicine, minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) may be a treatment option for your spinal disorder or chronic back and neck pain. There are several possible benefits of minimally-invasive spine surgery, compared to traditional big-incision open spine surgery. Some of them are:

  • Less post-operative pain
  • Quicker recovery
  • Reduced blood loss
  • Less soft tissue and muscle damage
  • Smaller surgical incisions
  • Less scaring
  • Quicker return to daily activities and jobs

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Why in Croatia?

Here in Croatia, we can offer you world-class neurosurgical techniques and services, for far less money then anywhere else in the world. Also, our minimally-invasive spine surgeons are young and capable of doing modern spine surgeries.

  • Save money - You can make significat savings compared to your country costs
  • Save time - You can beat national health care system waiting lists
  • Excellent quality - Our surgeons are world's best
  • Effective and seamless after care program
  • Treat yourself and your family member - You can even turn your trip into a holiday

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Why choose our team?

We know all about spine issues. Under unfortunate circumstances founder of this project became minimally-invasive spine surgery researcher, spine enthusiast and patient adviser. Currently he is developing web minimally-invasive spine center in Croatia, with aim to help and educate all spine-sick people on territory of former Yugoslavia.

  • The company has in-house spine experience
  • We are connected to world-leading young spine surgeons
  • We have visited and inspected hospitals where you can be treated
  • Our long-term experience gives you confidence

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