Montenegro, a country in the Balkans, is a small country with a population of just 620,000 people. Despite its size and low population, Montenegro has one of the most advanced health systems in the world.
Montenegro’s health system ranked as one of the best in Europe and was rated as high performing by WHO. The country also ranked at number 10 globally for healthcare quality.
The health system of Montenegro is very different from many other countries due to its socialized model which provides healthcare for all citizens free of charge. However, this model has been criticized for not being efficient enough.
Position: The position of health system in Montenegro is that it is one of the best in Europe and among the top 10 globally for healthcare quality.
Top 20 Hospitals of Montenegro are:
1.Maternity and Paediatric Hospital “Vuk Karadžić”
The Maternity and Paediatric Hospital “Vuk Karadžić” is located in the centre of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro.
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The hospital has three levels and contains a total of 1,000 beds. It has a capacity for 300 deliveries each year. The maternity ward covers an area of 8,500 square metres and includes 30 beds for mothers, with a capacity for 20 patients. There are also six rooms for babies with incubators, and four rooms for children with special needs.
The hospital also has two operating theatres which are equipped with modern technology.
2.University Hospital “Dr Stefan Nikolić”
The University Hospital “Dr Stefan Nikolić” of Montenegro is located in the city of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. It was founded in 1953 and it is the only public hospital in Montenegro.
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The University Hospital “Dr Stefan Nikolić” of Montenegro has a long history dating back to 1953, when it was established as a public hospital. The hospital has been located at its current location since 1966, when it was moved from its previous location to the present-day building.
The University Hospital “Dr Stefan Nikolić” of Montenegro provides services for patients with various medical conditions and diseases including: neurology, cardiology, surgery, urology and obstetrics. The hospital also offers outpatient services such as physiotherapy and rehabilitation therapy.
3.University Hospital “Dr Nikolić Šipka”
University Hospital “Dr Nikolić Šipka” of Montenegro is located in the capital city of Podgorica, which has a population of about 200,000 people.
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The hospital was founded in 1892 and it is one of the largest hospitals in Montenegro. The hospital has 856 beds and it offers medical services to people from all parts of the country.
University Hospital “Dr Nikolić Šipka” of Montenegro is located in the capital city of Podgorica, which has a population of about 200,000 people. It was founded in 1892 and it is one of the largest hospitals in Montenegro. The hospital offers medical services to people from all parts of the country.
4.Hospital Gospodar Jovanovic
Gospodar Jovanovic Hospital is a hospital in Montenegro. It is situated in Podgorica and was founded by the Gospodar Jovanović family in 1873. It has been awarded with the title of “Hospital of Excellence” by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport of Montenegro.
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The hospital has a total area of about 6,000 square meters and offers services to patients from all over the country, as well as from neighboring countries such as Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The hospital also provides medical consultations for foreigners seeking medical treatment in Montenegro.
The hospital employs around 400 staff members who are divided into three groups: medical staff, nursing staff and administrative staff. The medical staff includes doctors who provide health care services to patients; nurses who provide nursing care; midwives; physiotherapists; social workers; psychologists; dietitians etc.
5.Hospital Nikola Tesla
The Nikola Tesla Hospital of Montenegro is a state-run hospital in Montenegro and it has been established since 1878. It is located in the center of Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro.
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The hospital has a total area of about 12,000 square meters and it offers medical services for about 15,000 people annually. The hospital has three floors with 4 operating rooms and there are 10 beds for patients on each floor. In addition to this, there are two emergency rooms and an intensive care unit on the first floor.
The Nikola Tesla Hospital provides all kinds of medical services like surgery, general medicine, gynecology, obstetrics and pediatric care. There is also an outpatient clinic with a total area of 1,500 square meters that provides health care services to patients who can’t be admitted to the hospital or require more specialized treatment than what the hospital can offer them.-
6.Hospital Crkvena Reka
Crkvena Reka is a public hospital in Montenegro, and it is located on the outskirts of Podgorica.
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Crkvena Reka operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The hospital provides services to patients from all over Montenegro, as well as those from nearby countries like Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The hospital has six operating rooms with modern equipment that allows for fast and safe surgery. It also has an emergency room, where patients can receive treatment for urgent injuries or diseases without waiting for more advanced medical care to arrive.
7.Hospital Dr. Djordje Nikolic
The Dr. Djordje Nikolic Hospital is located in the heart of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. It was established in 1947 and has been providing excellent medical care for its patients ever since.
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The hospital has a total of 916 beds, including 836 private rooms and 72 wards. It boasts a staff of more than 2,000 people who are ready to provide excellent care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The hospital has top-notch infrastructure that can accommodate all kinds of medical procedures and treatments. The hospital also offers modern medical equipment that is state-of-the-art and cutting edge technology at the same time.
8.Hospital Kostolac
In the year of 2017, there are 8,500 people living in Kostolac. It is a large city and it has a population of 31,000.
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Kostolac is located in the Bay of Kotor. The closest airport is located in Tivat, which takes less than an hour to reach by car or bus.
Kostolac is home to many hospitals and medical centers. There are two hospitals that provide services for people with mental health problems and one hospital that provides care for those with alcohol problems or substance abuse issues. There are also five pharmacies that offer various treatments for people living in Kostolac.
9.Hospital Zora Dzankovic
Zora Dzankovic Hospital is a leading medical institution in Montenegro. It provides high-quality healthcare services to the population.
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Zora Dzankovic Hospital is located in the centre of Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. It is situated on a hill and has an area of about 100,000 square metres. The hospital has about 2,000 beds and can accommodate up to 3,000 patients at any given time. The hospital does not have its own blood bank but it can draw blood from other hospitals in Montenegro or from neighbouring countries when needed.
The hospital offers specialised care for cancer patients and treatment for certain skin diseases such as psoriasis or eczema.
10.Hospital Crkveni Krstovi
Crkveni Krstovi is a state-owned hospital in Montenegro. It was established in 1878.
The hospital provides medical care to the population of Montenegro and has 4,000 beds and a staff of 1,500. It has an emergency room, surgical wards for adults and children, intensive care unit, coronary care unit and operating theatres.
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There is a helipad on the roof of the building that can accommodate helicopters up to 50 meters long. The nearest airport is Podgorica Airport which lies about 20 kilometers away from Crkveni Krstovi.
The hospital has two parking lots: one for patients with private cars and one for visitors with public transportation cards that are available at the reception desk.
11.Victor Babes” Children’s Hospital
Victor Babes is the first children’s hospital in Moldova and it was founded by a group of parents who wanted to create a place where their children could receive the best care.
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Victor Babes is located on the central part of Chisinau, capital city of Moldova. It is near other hospitals and medical centers but has its own private parking lot.
The hospital has three levels – ground floor, first floor, and second floor. There are also two emergency rooms and two neonatal wards for babies born prematurely or with congenital diseases. The hospital also has a helipad for emergency cases and specialists from other hospitals can be brought in at any time.
12.Moldovan-American” Children’s Hospital
The “Moldovan-American” Children’s Hospital of Moldova is a hospital in Chisinau, Moldova. It is the first children’s hospital in Moldova and has been treating children since 2004. It is internationally recognized for its pediatric surgery, emergency care, and pediatrics research.
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Address: Strada Breteanu nr. 1A
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Facilities: The hospital includes a range of pediatric services including emergency care and surgery as well as general pediatrics such as pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatrics outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers for infectious diseases and blood transfusions, clinics for dermatology and ophthalmology, dental clinic, radiology center and laboratory.
13.Hospital “Dr Miloš Crnjanski”
The hospital was founded on the 24th of April, 1859 by its founder, Miloš Crnjanski. It is located in the central part of Podgorica. The hospital has a total number of 705 beds and it is considered to be the biggest hospital in Montenegro.
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The hospital has modern equipment and a lot of experienced doctors who are able to provide quality treatment for patients with any kind of disease or injury. The most important service provided by the hospital is emergency medical care, which provides assistance to patients from all over Montenegro and beyond.
14.Hospital “Miloš Obrenović”
Miloš Obrenović Hospital is located in the city center of Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. It is a modern hospital with all the latest technologies and equipment.
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The hospital has a total area of 2,000 m2 and it has a capacity of 120 beds. There are four operation theaters on site, one intensive care unit, two emergency rooms and two labor rooms. Additionally, there is an outpatient clinic with 9 consultation rooms and 3 examination rooms.
Miloš Obrenović Hospital also has a cafeteria which serves both breakfast and lunch in addition to tea and coffee breaks throughout the day. The hospital also offers its patients free parking spaces for their cars as well as free Wi-Fi access in all areas of the hospital.
15.University Hospital “Milan Djurdjevic”
The University Hospital “Milan Djurdjevic” is located in the capital city of Podgorica, Montenegro. It was founded in 1956 and has been considered as the first university hospital in Montenegro.
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The hospital has a total of 683 beds and more than 2,000 employees. It is the largest and most important healthcare institution in Montenegro.
The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency medical care, outpatient care, outpatient surgery, intensive care units for children, pediatric surgery, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), laboratory services and radiology services.
16.University Hospital “Dusko Vujovic”
University hospital “Dusko Vujovic” is the largest and most important medical institution in Montenegro. It is located on the central part of the country, right in front of the capital city, Podgorica.
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It was founded in 1866 by Prince Danilo I Petrović-Njegoš as a military hospital. After World War II, it changed its function to be a civilian hospital. In 2003, it became one of the first hospitals in Europe to become accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International).
The University Hospital Dusko Vujovic has about 2,200 beds and offers all kinds of services for patients from all over Montenegro and beyond. The hospital has a capacity of more than 1 million consultations per year.
17.Podgorica Hospital “Dr Vukadinovic”
The Podgorica Hospital “Dr Vukadinovic” is a hospital in Montenegro. It is the main hospital of the city and it offers services in the fields of: surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, dentistry and rehabilitation.
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The Podgorica Hospital “Dr Vukadinovic” is located in the center of Podgorica and it has been operating since 1876. The hospital offers a wide range of services to its patients. It also has an outpatient clinic which provides health care for people who live close to the hospital or who are not able to come to the emergency room.
The Podgorica Hospital “Dr Vukadinovic” is one of three hospitals in Montenegro and it has more than 500 beds available for its patients. It also employs more than 500 doctors and nurses which makes it one of the largest employers in Montenegro.
18.Podgorica Hospital “Bošković-Pašić”
Podgorica Hospital “Bošković-Pašić” is a hospital in Podgorica, Montenegro. It is the largest and most important hospital in the country.
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Podgorica Hospital “Bošković-Pašić” has a total of 861 beds and offers a wide range of treatments for patients with various medical conditions. This includes general surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, urology, orthopedics, pediatrics and others.
The hospital also has an outpatient clinic that offers diagnostic services such as x-ray and ultrasound to patients who are not admitted to the hospital. The outpatient clinic also provides consultations on various topics such as dermatology or cardiology. There are also two private clinics that offer dermatology and cardiology consultations respectively.
The hospital has two levels of parking available for visitors: underground parking garage with 1,200 parking spaces and surface lot with 500 parking spaces.
19.Podgorica Hospital “Milošević”
Podgorica Hospital “Milošević” is a general hospital in Podgorica, Montenegro. It is located on the eastern edge of the city, near the Vračar Hill and across from the Hotel Miloš.
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The hospital has about 500 beds and is one of three major hospitals in Podgorica. It was founded in 1876 as a military hospital and has been functioning as a general hospital since 1918.
The main building was built between 1887 and 1888 while other buildings were constructed during 1923-1924. The building’s architecture is influenced by Italian Renaissance style with elements of Baroque style and Neo-Gothic style.
20.Podgorica General Clinical Hospital “Dr Nikolić”
Podgorica General Clinical Hospital “Dr Nikolić” of Montenegro is the largest hospital in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. It has more than 3,000 beds and a capacity of 1,200 patients at a time.
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The hospital offers various diagnostic and treatment services for patients with all kinds of diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
The hospital has an emergency room with X-ray and laboratory services as well as outpatient clinics. It also has a surgery center with a 24-hour operating room that can accommodate up to 12 surgeries simultaneously.
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Contents
1.Maternity and Paediatric Hospital “Vuk Karadžić”.
2.University Hospital “Dr Stefan Nikolić”.
3.University Hospital “Dr Nikolić Šipka”.
4.Hospital Gospodar Jovanovic.
7.Hospital Dr. Djordje Nikolic.
12.Hospital “Milutin Milanković.
13.Hospital “Dr Miloš Crnjanski”.
14.Hospital “Miloš Obrenović”.
15.University Hospital “Milan Djurdjevic”.
16.University Hospital “Dusko Vujovic”.
17.Podgorica Hospital “Dr Vukadinovic”.
18.Podgorica Hospital “Bošković-Pašić”.