Dr. Zeljko Kucic

Dr. Zeljko Kucic is a general surgeon and trauma subspecialist who sees patients at Preventis Polyclinic in Zagreb. His clinical work includes surgical and non-surgical treatment of degenerative conditions of the hip and knee, as well as other painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Key facts

• Specialty: general surgery and traumatology
• Clinical focus: degenerative hip and knee conditions and other musculoskeletal problems
• Treatment experience: total hip and knee replacement, intra-articular injections, viscosupplementation, and PRP/ACP therapy
• Other conditions in his clinical scope: post-traumatic osteoarthritis, partial rotator cuff tears, intra-articular knee injuries, and overuse syndromes
• Current hospital role: Zabok General Hospital and the Croatian Veterans Hospital, where he has worked since 2022
• Patient setting: Preventis Polyclinic, Zagreb

Clinical focus and treatment options

Patients seeking care for hip pain or knee pain may need an assessment to understand the cause of their symptoms and discuss appropriate options. Depending on the clinical assessment, care may involve total hip replacement, knee replacement, or conservative approaches such as PRP therapy. The appropriate plan depends on the examination, imaging, diagnosis, and overall health.

Education and professional background

Dr. Kucic graduated from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine in 2005. He completed general surgery specialization and passed the specialist examination in 2013. In 2019, he passed the subspecialty examination in traumatology. Since 2022, he has worked at Zabok General Hospital and the Croatian Veterans Hospital, where his work includes operative and conservative treatment of hip and knee conditions.

For an inquiry, patients can prepare available imaging and reports, information about previous treatment, and a short description of their symptoms and how these affect daily activities. ZagrebMed can help direct the inquiry to the appropriate care pathway at Preventis.