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DR PETAR DRAGIĆ

Surgeon vascular professional “Center of Excellence 2022”
Clinic “Dr Dragić”, Belgrade, Novi Sad and “In the 21st century, thanks to the cutting edge
Banja Luka, Serbia
laser technology, precision is measured in mi-
crons, and phlebology is experiencing a renais-
Dr Petar Dragić and his clinics are a highly specialized sance. I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to
establishment for the modern treatment of varicose be on the forefront of the field.”
veins and for vascular aesthetics. It consists of three
clinics located in Belgrade, Novi Sad and Banja Luka
and also the Europe Training Centre.
Dr Petar Dragić is a pioneer in laser vein surgery
with over 15.000 laser interventions, representing
one of the most extensive experiences and largest
series of operations in the world. Every technique
performed is state of the art, in order to achieve per-
fection in terms of safety, long-term results, recove-
ry and, finally, aesthetic results. He has contributed
to the development of phlebology and has educated
doctors from around the world.
On a daily basis he excels in the performance of
endovenous ablation, laser crossectomy (La cross) © Dr. Petar Dragić
and ultrasound monitoring of ablation (UGLA).

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