Gastroenterology Clinic

Specialist examinations and diagnostic tests for the detection, treatment and monitoring of gastrointestinal diseases.

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Outpatient clinic services

We use state-of-the-art equipment to carry out the tests, allowing us to perform the procedures accurately and safely.

Specialist examination by a gastroenterologist

Specialist examinations and consultation to detect, treat and monitor gastrointestinal diseases.

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Endoscopic ultrasound of lower gastrointestinal tract

Endoscopic ultrasound is a diagnostic examination that combines endoscopy and ultrasound imaging.

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Endoscopic ultrasound of upper gastrointestinal tract

Endoscopic ultrasound provides a detailed view of the walls of the upper gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, bile ducts and gallbladder.

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Endoscopy in deep sedation

Deep sedation allows the endoscopic examination to be carried out in a comfortable sleep state, without pain and awareness of the surroundings.

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Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy is an endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract to examine the lining of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.

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Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is an examination of the colon and part of the small intestine to detect and treat changes in the patient’s medical condition.

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Endoscopic procedure under analgosedation

Analgosedation reliefs the endoscopic examination with sedatives and painkillers.

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About Outpatient Clinic Activities

Gastroenterology is a subspecialty branch of internal medicine that deals with the detection, treatment and monitoring of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, bile ducts and pancreas. 

Gastroenterology experience in Rogaška Slatina is extensive. Medical Center Rogaška has been one of the most highly regarded centres in Slovenia for many years, renowned for its professionalism, friendliness, modern diagnostic equipment and procedures. All-in-one-place allows patients to receive comprehensive and personalised treatment. 

Gastroenterological treatment can be chosen as a preventive measure, especially if a close relative has had gastrointestinal cancer (positive family history). In the case of gastrointestinal problems and symptoms, it is good to know that they are very common and mostly resolve on their own or with natural remedies. So, any abdominal pain does not mean that gastrointestinal examinations are necessary. However, if the problems are frequent, long-lasting or recurrent, or if alarm symptoms occur, it is time to have a check-up, appropriate tests and the right treatment. 

Alarm Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Diseases

Alarm symptoms for gastrointestinal diseases are signs that may indicate serious or potentially life-threatening illnesses. It is necessary to visit a family doctor as soon as possible to assess the seriousness of the problems and the necessity of specialist examinations and tests of the gastrointestinal tract. 

Alarm symptoms include: 

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding: bloody vomit, black or bloody stools 

  • Unintentional weight loss, lack of appetite, resistance to food 

  • Vomiting: if frequent, recurrent or vomiting blood 

  • Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), pain or food getting stuck in the oesophagus 

  • Severe abdominal pain, prolonged or recurrent abdominal pain 

  • Anaemia (erythrocyte and haemoglobin deficiency) without known cause 

  • Prolonged diarrhoea or constipation, or alternating constipation and diarrhoea, discharge of very thin stools 

Specialist doctors

A team of leading renowned experts from different areas of medicine undergo constant training and develop new treatment programmes.

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Anita Kek Ljubec, MD

Anita Kek Ljubec, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

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Anita Kek Ljubec, MD

Anita Kek Ljubec, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

She is in the top among Slovenian endoscopists with regard to the number of annually performed endoscopic tests. After her degree, she completed her theoretical and practical trainings in the field of endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound diagnostics. She has been continuing her studies in the field of clinical nutrition and diet therapy, and takes part in nutrition consultation.

Barbara Sodin, MD

Barbara Sodin, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

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Barbara Sodin, MD

Barbara Sodin, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

Barbara Sodin is employed at Medical Center Rogaška and in the Department of Digestive Diseases at the Celje General Hospital. After completing her specialisation, she did additional theoretical and practical training in clinical nutrition, endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound. Additionally, she trains and participates in the field of diagnostics and chronic inflammatory bowel disease therapy. 

Grujica Vujnović, MD

Grujica Vujnović, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

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Grujica Vujnović, MD

Grujica Vujnović, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

He is employed at Medical Center Rogaška. His main fields are endoscopic diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. He specifically addresses colonoscopic polypectomies, monitoring of patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. He also performs abdominal ultrasounds. 

Matej Praznik, MD

Matej Praznik, MD

spec. gastroenterology

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Matej Praznik, MD

Matej Praznik, MD

spec. gastroenterology

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana in 2013, and passed the specialist examination in gastroenterology and hepatology with distinction in 2022. He started his career as a specialist at Celje General Hospital, where he gained extensive experience in treating various gastrointestinal diseases. He joined the gastroenterology team at MC Rogaška in 2024, where he is involved in outpatient and endoscopic activities. He aims to provide the highest level of patient care through a holistic and individual approach and regular training in modern endoscopic techniques. 

Suzana Lazarova, MD

Suzana Lazarova, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | balneologist

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Suzana Lazarova, MD

Suzana Lazarova, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | balneologist

She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Skopje in 1986 and continued her studies in abdominal ultrasound, diabetes, asthma and haemodialysis and in 1995 completed her specialization in internal medicine. She has been the head of the department for the treatment and rehabilitation of the digestive tract and digestion-related diseases at the Rogaška Medical Centre since 2004. She actively participates at international congresses, where she lectures on the Rogaška Medical Centre, Donat Mg mineral water, and the health spa treatment in Rogaška Slatina.

Tadej Durič, MD

Tadej Durič, MD

Specialist in gastroenterology

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Tadej Durič, MD

Tadej Durič, MD

Specialist in gastroenterology

Željko Perdija, M.D., Assistant,

Željko Perdija, M.D., Assistant,

gastroenterologist | hepatologist

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Željko Perdija, M.D., Assistant,

Željko Perdija, M.D., Assistant,

gastroenterologist | hepatologist

Željko Perdija, M.D., Assistant, after graduating from the Faculty of Medicine, acquired his licence and completed his post-graduate studies on ultrasound use in gastroenterology and hepatology in Zagreb, he specialized in internal medicine, passed all exams at the doctoral study programme at the Faculty of Medicine in Zagreb, a theoretical and practical test in flexible bronchoscopy and additional training at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana on digestive endoscopy. He has completed an intensive four week e-education program Concepts of Cannabis Science I, carried out by Kenevir Research (Oregon, USA), and also follow-up program Concepts of Cannabis Science II. He is a member of the Governing Board and expert associate of the Institute (ICANNA). As a provider of medical examinations, he participates in the national program for early colorectal cancer detection, SVIT. He obtained habilitation as an assistant at the Faculty of Medicine in Maribor and gained experience as a lecturer by teaching at the the Medical School in Maribor. He acquired his clinical experience at the University Medical Centre Maribor, University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases Golnik, General Hospital Ptuj and with his work for health care centres. 

Boštjan Birsa, MD

Boštjan Birsa, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

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Boštjan Birsa, MD

Boštjan Birsa, MD

Specialist in internal medicine | gastroenterologist

An external collaborator at the Rogaška Medical Centre. He leads a team for endoscopy at the Celje General Hospital.

Vladimir Natek, MD

Vladimir Natek, MD

Specialist in internal medicine

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Vladimir Natek, MD

Vladimir Natek, MD

Specialist in internal medicine

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Zdraviliški trg 9, 3250 Rogaška Slatina

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