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Dr. Aleksandar Nikolić

Neurosurgery

Spinal SurgeryBrain Tumor SurgeryNeurotrauma

Military Medical Academy Belgrade — Belgrade, Serbia

21+ years of experience

Languages: SerbianEnglish

Overview

Dr. Aleksandar Nikolić is a consultant neurosurgeon at Military Medical Academy (VMA) in Belgrade, one of Serbia's most advanced and prestigious hospitals. With 21 years of specialist experience, a PhD, and the European Board of Neurological Surgery qualification, he specialises in spinal surgery, brain tumour surgery, and neurotrauma. The Military Medical Academy is a comprehensive tertiary referral centre equipped with advanced neurosurgical infrastructure including neuronavigation, intraoperative neurophysiology, and dedicated neuro-ICU. Dr. Nikolić's European Board qualification places him among an elite tier of neurosurgeons assessed to the highest European standards, and his academic PhD reflects sustained research contribution to neurosurgery.

Education Training

Dr. Nikolić completed his MD at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, one of Serbia's premier medical institutions, followed by neurosurgery residency training at the Military Medical Academy. He earned his PhD, reflecting substantial independent research in neurosurgery, and achieved the European Board of Neurological Surgery qualification — a rigorous credential awarded by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), requiring written examination, operative logbook verification, and expert assessment. He has completed training in advanced spinal instrumentation, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, and neuronavigation-guided surgery, and participates in EANS and WFNS educational programmes.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Nikolić's neurosurgical practice encompasses spinal, cranial, and trauma neurosurgery. His spinal surgery expertise covers cervical and lumbar disc disease including microdiscectomy and ACDF, degenerative spinal stenosis decompression, spinal fusion and instrumentation for instability, and spinal cord tumour surgery. His brain tumour practice includes glioma resection using neuronavigation and 5-ALA fluorescence guidance, meningioma surgery, acoustic neuroma approaches, and pituitary adenoma surgery. His neurotrauma expertise covers surgical management of traumatic brain injury including decompressive craniectomy, evacuation of intracranial haematomas, and complex spinal trauma stabilisation.

International Patients

The Military Medical Academy in Belgrade is an internationally recognised tertiary hospital offering advanced neurosurgical care at competitive European prices. Serbia is attracting increasing numbers of medical tourists from the Middle East, Russia, and the wider European region seeking high-quality specialist surgical care. Dr. Nikolić consults in Serbian and English, and the hospital can provide English-language medical documentation for international referrals. Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport provides direct connections to major European cities, and Serbia's EU candidacy has supported investment in healthcare infrastructure aligned with EU standards.

Awards Recognition

Dr. Nikolić holds the European Board of Neurological Surgery qualification — a prestigious credential recognising neurosurgical excellence assessed by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. His PhD from the University of Belgrade reflects peer-evaluated research contribution. He has been recognised by the Serbian Association of Neurosurgeons for clinical excellence and has been invited to present at EANS Congress and regional neurosurgery meetings. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on spinal surgery outcomes and brain tumour surgery in the Serbian and international literature.

Key Procedures

CraniotomySpinal FusionMicrodiscectomyBrain Tumor ResectionLaminectomy

Conditions Treated

Brain TumorsSpinal Disc HerniationSpinal StenosisHead TraumaHydrocephalus

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Nikolić treats brain tumors, spinal disc herniation, spinal stenosis, head trauma, and hydrocephalus, with expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and neuronavigation-guided tumor resection.
Yes. He speaks English and offers video consultations for MRI review and second opinions. The Military Medical Academy provides English-language reports.
He holds an MD and PhD from the University of Belgrade, completed a neurosurgical fellowship at Hannover Medical School, and holds certification from the European Board of Neurological Surgery.

References

  1. MyMedicPlus Editorial Research, 2026
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