Dr. Marija Lukavac

Dr. Marija Lukavac is a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist with 28 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree in 1993 from the Medical University in Pristina and completed her pediatric residency in Belgrade in 2000, followed by neonatology fellowship training at Belgrade University in 2008. Most recently, she earned a Master's degree in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality from Johns Hopkins University in 2021, reflecting her commitment to continuous professional development.

Dr. Lukavac has built extensive expertise across multiple leading institutions, including the Institute for Neonatology in Belgrade, Al Seef Hospital in Kuwait (where she established the neonatology department), and visiting scholar positions at major teaching hospitals in Austria, the United States (Salt Lake City, New York Presbyterian Columbia, and University of Iowa). She specializes in caring for preterm and critically ill newborns, with particular expertise in both invasive and non-invasive ventilation support, brain protection strategies (neuroprotection and therapeutic cooling), specialized nutrition, and management of high-risk deliveries.

Dr. Lukavac integrates patient safety and healthcare quality principles into her daily practice. She is experienced in supporting families through prenatal consultations and postnatal care, combining technical expertise with compassionate family-centered care.