Dr. Katarina Horvat

Dr. Katarina Horvat is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb — Croatia's largest and most prestigious academic hospital. With 15 years of clinical experience, she is one of Zagreb's most accomplished obstetricians, managing complex high-risk pregnancies and a comprehensive gynaecological surgery practice.

Croatia is a well-established European medical tourism destination, attracting patients — particularly from Germany, Austria, and the UK — for high-quality specialist care at significantly lower costs than Western European private hospitals. Dr. Horvat has experience managing international patients alongside her Croatian patient population.

She completed her PhD in reproductive medicine and holds EBCOG (European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) specialist certification, reflecting her alignment with the highest European standards in obstetrics and gynaecology. Her clinical interests span high-risk obstetrics, laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and fibroid disease, and reproductive medicine.

She consults in Croatian, English, and German, making her particularly accessible to Central European patients travelling to Croatia for gynaecological care.

Dr. Horvat completed her MD at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine — Croatia's oldest and most prestigious medical school. She undertook her obstetrics and gynaecology specialty training at Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb and earned her PhD in reproductive medicine from the University of Zagreb. She completed an advanced laparoscopic surgery training fellowship at a leading German gynaecology centre (University Hospital Mainz), gaining expertise in complex endometriosis surgery, fibroid laparoscopy, and hysteroscopic procedures. She holds EBCOG (European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) specialist certification and is a member of ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology).

Dr. Horvat's obstetric practice covers all aspects of high-risk pregnancy management including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders (preeclampsia, HELLP), multiple pregnancies, foetal growth restriction, and antiphospholipid syndrome. She manages normal vaginal deliveries, operative deliveries, and caesarean sections.

In gynaecological surgery, her laparoscopic expertise covers endometriosis staging and surgical treatment (including deep infiltrating endometriosis), ovarian cyst removal, laparoscopic myomectomy for uterine fibroids, and laparoscopic hysterectomy. She performs hysteroscopy for endometrial pathology and uterine septum treatment.

For reproductive medicine, she provides fertility assessment, PCOS management, and coordination with the hospital's IVF unit for patients requiring assisted reproduction. She has published research on endometriosis surgical outcomes and reproductive medicine in Croatian and European journals.

Croatia is an established EU medical tourism destination, particularly for German, Austrian, British, and Scandinavian patients. Dr. Horvat offers video consultations for international patients considering gynaecological surgery or fertility treatment in Zagreb. She consults in Croatian, English, and German. Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb's international patient coordination service assists with appointments, accommodation, and documentation. Croatia offers high-quality EU-standard gynaecological care at costs 30-50% lower than UK, German, or Austrian private hospitals.

Dr. Horvat is an EBCOG-certified specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, reflecting her commitment to European standards of excellence. She has been recognised by the Croatian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology for her contributions to high-risk obstetrics and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. She presents at EBCOG congresses and the Croatian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology annual meeting. Her PhD research on reproductive medicine has contributed to the scientific literature on endometriosis and fertility.