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Checking a plastic surgeon in Slovenia

In Slovenia, a plastic surgeon should hold a valid licence in Plastična, rekonstrukcijska in estetska kirurgija. Here's where to check it and what to look for.

We read the official register directly. Last checked 18 October 2026
Check a surgeon in Slovenia

What the titles mean in Slovenia

The Medical Chamber of Slovenia keeps the national doctors' register and issues the time-limited specialist licences needed to work independently.

We read the chamber's public search directly, including each licence's validity dates.

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What we check for Slovenian surgeons

Medical Chamber of Slovenia registerSpecialist licences with validity datesOfficial register
University Medical Centre LjubljanaPlastic surgery departmentOfficial register

Society membership is voluntary. Not being a member doesn't mean a surgeon isn't qualified.

How to check it yourself

  1. Search the surgeon's surname with Slovene letters (č, š, ž), or choose the plastic surgery licence. Medical Chamber of Slovenia search
  2. Check the licence reads 'Plastična, rekonstrukcijska in estetska kirurgija' (or an older plastic surgery name).
  3. Check today's date falls inside the licence's validity period.

Common questions

Do licences expire in Slovenia?

Yes. Specialist licences are issued for a set period, and the register shows their validity dates.

Source: Medical Chamber of Slovenia

Are the listed workplaces reliable?

The chamber says employment data is for information only.

Source: Medical Chamber of Slovenia

I'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