About us

Vertebris International Spine Hospital together with its international brand Spinal Surgery Croatia was founded early in year 2010. Our mission is simple and consists of offering information and education about spinal disorders and minimally-invasive surgical options, second neurosurgical opinion and in the end possible surgical treatment in Croatia. 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 dr. Robert Saftic and this can include managing visas and other documentation, airport or hotel pickup, accommodation, support line for family and friends back home, etc.

We are successfully applying most advanced most innovative methods in minimally-invasive spinal neurosurgery. During years of our work and existence as one of the world’s top destination and hospitals for treating spinal disorders and diseases with minimally-invasive surgical techniques, we have treated patients from all over the world, including patients from Spain, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, Egypt, Romania, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia…

What makes us unique?

Our work is transparent
Our spinal neurosurgeons are educated in world leading centers
We focus only on most advanced minimally-invasive treatment options
We offer full logistic support for patients abroad
We offer complete service package including travel, airport pickup, translation services, etc.
We have experience in field of medical tourism and managing patients from abroad

Our team

Robert Saftic – MD, MS, Neurosurgeon

Fellowship trained and board certified spinal neurosurgeon. Pioneer of minimally-invasive spinal surgery in Croatia and south-eastern Europe. Special interests include minimally-invasive spinal surgery with philosophy of choosing most effective and least invasive methods. Internationally accepted and known expert in field of laser, endoscopic and micro-endoscopic spine neurosurgery which is proved by invitations to all leading spinal congresses and by publishing results in medical journals. Educated at School of Medicine at the University of Zagreb, Croatia. Additional education and training at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York with Roger Hartl MD, International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS) with Hansjörg F. Leu MD, Laser Spine Center in Italy with Gian Paolo Tassi MD, St. Anna Hospital in Germany with Sebastian Ruetten MD, Orthopedic Clinic Munich with Michael H. Mayer MD, Word Congress of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Techniques (WCMISST) with Anthony Yeung MD… Memberships at European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), World Federation of Neurological Societies (WFNS), Society for Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS), International Intradiscal Therapy Society (IITS), International Musculoskeletal Laser Society (IMLAS), American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Specialists (AAMISS), International Neurotrauma Research Organization (IGEH/INRO), International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery (ISMISS).

Roberto Posavec – International patient coordinator, Spineuniverse approved patient adviser and advocate

Born and living in Vinkovci, Croatia. Educated at the Economics School in Vinkovci, where he took the degree in year 2006 and same year applied for University of Economics, in Osijek, Croatia. Currently he is undergraduate eligible for his degree finals. Founder of several successful projects in field of medical tourism, economy and telecommunications. Currently serves as secretary at Information Society Vinkovci (Croatia), patient adviser-advocate at Spinal Surgery Croatia and president at Society for Spine Diseases (Croatia). He is considered as one of the pioneers of medical tourism in Croatia.

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