Dr. Milena Popović

Dr. Milena Popović is a medical oncologist at the Clinical Centre of Montenegro in Podgorica. With 13 years of clinical oncology experience, she is a key member of the oncology team at Montenegro's primary tertiary hospital. She completed advanced oncology training at the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia in Belgrade and undertook ESMO-affiliated continuing education programs. She is committed to implementing evidence-based European oncology guidelines in Montenegro's small but developing oncology service. She participates in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and is known for her patient-centered approach and clear communication.

Dr. Popović obtained her MD from the University of Montenegro Faculty of Medicine in 2008. She completed her oncology residency at the Clinical Centre of Montenegro and undertook advanced oncology training at the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade (2013–2014). She holds an MSc in Clinical Oncology from the University of Montenegro in 2016. She is an ESMO member and is certified by the Medical Chamber of Montenegro in clinical oncology.

Dr. Popović manages breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, and lymphoma. She designs and administers chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapy where available, and hormone therapy. She participates in multidisciplinary oncology tumor board reviews and manages treatment toxicities. She provides palliative oncology care for advanced disease and collaborates with surgical and radiation oncology colleagues.

Dr. Popović has published articles in Montenegrin and regional oncology journals focusing on breast cancer epidemiology in Montenegro and oncology service development. She collaborates with oncologists in Serbia and participates in Balkan oncology education networks.

Dr. Popović speaks Montenegrin and English and sees diaspora patients and international patients. Video consultations are available for second opinions. She assists patients in coordinating referrals to larger regional oncology centers when more specialized treatment is needed.

Dr. Popović received the Montenegro Society of Oncology Young Clinician Award in 2017. She was recognized by the Clinical Centre of Montenegro for her contributions to oncology multidisciplinary team development.