Dr. Luka Novosel
Dr. Luka Novosel, MD, PhD, is a specialist in radiology and subspecialist in interventional radiology, currently employed at the University Hospital Centre Sestre milosrdnice in Zagreb. He is recognized as a leading expert in interventional radiology in Croatia. His focus is on minimally invasive procedures, particularly embolization techniques for treating chronic pain, inflammatory, and degenerative musculoskeletal conditions such as knee osteoarthritis. With extensive training in leading European centers, he provides modern solutions that enable faster recovery without traditional surgery.
Qualifications
Dr. Novosel is at the forefront of interventional radiology in Croatia, with a special emphasis on innovative and minimally invasive methods such as MSK embolization, positioning him as one of the top doctors in pain management without surgery.
Experience
Dr. Novosel works at the University Hospital Centre Sestre milosrdnice, a leading institution for diagnostic and interventional radiology in the region. He also follows clinical cases in private settings. During his PhD studies at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, he researched microwave ablation of kidney tumors. He regularly participates in international training programs, including CIRSE scholarships and advanced courses in Paris and Strasbourg.
Publications
Dr. Novosel has authored numerous scientific and professional papers published in peer-reviewed international journals and has presented over 30 conference abstracts. His doctoral thesis focuses on percutaneous microwave ablation in the treatment of kidney cancer.
Membership
He is an active member of the Croatian Society of Radiology (HDSR), SIRCRO, and CIRSE, where he promotes the development of minimally invasive techniques in the region.
Certificates
He has received multiple scholarships from the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE), is a board member of SIRCRO (Croatian Section for Interventional Radiology), and serves as the national representative in the CIRSE ETF (European Trainee Forum).