Checking a plastic surgeon in Croatia
In Croatia, a plastic surgeon should hold the specialty Plastična, rekonstrukcijska i estetska kirurgija with an active licence. Here's where to check it and what to look for.
We read the official register directly. Last checked 18 October 2026What the titles mean in Croatia
The Croatian Medical Chamber licenses every practising doctor in Croatia. Its public directory lists active members with their specialties and licence status.
We read the chamber's directory directly. It needs both first name and surname.
What we check for Croatian surgeons
Society membership is voluntary. Not being a member doesn't mean a surgeon isn't qualified.
How to check it yourself
- Enter the surgeon's first name and surname on the Croatian Medical Chamber directory. Croatian Medical Chamber directory
- Check the status reads 'Licenca aktivna'.
- Check the specialties include plastic surgery.
Common questions
Who appears in the directory?
Active members of the Croatian Medical Chamber only. A doctor who isn't an active member doesn't appear.
Source: Hrvatska liječnička komoraIs the older title 'plastična kirurgija' still valid?
Yes. Many surgeons are listed under the older name of the specialty.
Source: Hrvatska liječnička komoraI'm considering surgery abroad. What should I check?
The same principle applies everywhere: find the official register in that country and look for specialist registration in plastic surgery. See every country we cover