Trpimir Vrdoljak, M.D.

We take care of the health of Jusuf Nurkić, the Bosnian and Herzegovinian basketball player who currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA and represents the Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team.

St. Catherine Specialty Hospital provides patients with state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation approaches at the level of leading global healthcare institutions.

For athletes, rapid response and timely diagnosis by experienced doctors are of great importance, and at our Hospital, we work daily with both professional and recreational athletes.

In the photo with our Trpimir Vrdoljak, M. D., Orthopedic Surgeon.

"I have known about the St. Catherine Specialty Hospital for a long time, as some of my acquaintances have successfully undergone treatment at this institution. First and foremost, there is Dr. Vrdoljak, whom I know and trust. I also personally researched the success rates and possibilities of revision surgery at St. Catherine Hospital. From the moment I received information about the procedure and its expected outcome, through the scheduling of the surgery, and up to the end of my hospital treatment, I have been immensely satisfied and grateful for the entire service. It is difficult to single out just one person in this process. At the forefront is the entire surgical and anesthesiology team, whose immense care and attention before and during the operation were outstanding. I would especially like to thank Mirjana Mirić, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology and intensive care treatment, subspecialist in intensive care treatment and Milana Jelisavac, M.D., specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology and intensive care medicine, subspecialist in intensive care medicine, without whom this operation would not have been successful. The postoperative care and rehabilitation also went smoothly, with the dedicated attention and care of the medical team in the department. I am particularly pleased with and grateful for Dr. Vrdoljak’s professional, relaxed, and above all, humane approach, which meant a lot to me and my family during such a difficult time. With a carefully selected surgical technique, calmness, persistence, composure, and professionalism, he successfully brought this long, difficult, and exhausting procedure to a successful conclusion, much to our satisfaction. Now, a demanding period of postoperative treatment and rehabilitation lies ahead of me. However, just knowing that everything has gone well so far gives me confidence that my recovery will also be successful. I feel good and at peace because I know that all of you are there for me if anything goes wrong, and for that, I am immensely grateful!"

The patient underwent revision surgery of total hip arthroplasty with direct anterior approach. The procedure was performed by Trpimir Vrdoljak, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon.

„I started considering St. Catherine Hospital as the hospital where I would undergo my procedure based on the recommendation of a friend who had surgery of both of her hips and was extremely satisfied. After my consultation with dr. Vrdoljak, I made my final decision and managed to arrange everything within a week. I am very happy about it because I was impressed with everything, from the first step of communication to the recovery after the procedure. After my consultation with dr. Vrdoljak, I felt as if we had known each other all our lives—he is very approachable, straightforward, and professional. As for the nurses, physiotherapists and cleaning staff in the department, I simply have no words—they are such polite, cheerful, professional and empathetic people. St. Catherine is definitely my recommendation to anyone with similar health concerns.“

The patient underwent total hip replacement by direct anterior approach. The procedure was performed by Trpimir Vrdoljak, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon.

In the photo with the nurse Valentina Belačić Mikac.

The head coach and also the longest-serving and most trophy-winning Croatian football coach with two world championship medals, Zlatko Dalić, decided to undergo total replacement of hip by direct anterior approach ("bikini incision") at the St. Catherine Specialty Hospital. The procedure was performed by Dr. Trpimir Vrdoljak, an orthopedic specialist.

After the surgery, Mr. Dalić was discharged from the hospital on the second postoperative day and is undergoing physical rehabilitation.

In the photo with our Trpimir Vrdoljak, M. D., Orthopedic Surgeon.

„I have had major hips problems since childhood, which is why I decided to have hip surgery. However, when I found out that there is a minimally invasive technique for hip surgery and the possibility of bilateral hip replacement at the St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, I no longer hesitated and waited - I decided to come here. Almost immediately after the surgery, I can say that I am very satisfied with the procedure, the next day I was already walking with the help of crutches. I am also very satisfied with the complete service and approach of the hospital's staff. Everyone is very kind and approachable. Everything was excellent and I really want to thank Dr. Vrdoljak, who operated on me, as well as all the nurses and physiotherapists in the department. My recommendations to everyone for St. Catherine Hospital.“

The patient underwent total replacement of both hips by direct anterior approach. The procedure was performed by Trpimir Vrdoljak, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon.

In the photo with the head nurse of the department Jasminka Stanić, nurses Jasna Sporiš, Vedrana Pedić and Irena Skozrit, and with the physiotherapist Domagoj Brkanac.