Dr Dejan Durkovic
London,England
Summary
Highly experienced licensed medical doctor with extensive experience of working on passenger cruise ships. Proven success in running the ship's medical centre as sole doctor with excellent patient outcomes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
World Traveller, Mystic Cruises, Germany
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Diagnosed and treated a variety of conditions, providing quality care.
- Assisted in staff training sessions to share knowledge and experience.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritising patient safety.
- Utilised diagnostic tools for accurate disease identification and treatment planning.
- Upheld all medical ethics whilst treating patients from various backgrounds.
- Established trustful relationships with patients enhancing their comfort level during consultations and treatments.
- Administered medications as per indications ensuring therapeutic benefits while minimising side effects.
- Kept abreast with latest medical developments through continuous learning, improving diagnosis accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records using hospital information systems contributing to seamless healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated both with nurses and superior officers for optimal patient outcomes.
- Referred complex cases to relevant specialists facilitating targeted treatment.
- Followed stringent infection control practices reducing the risk of nosocomial infections.
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
World Traveller, Mystic Cruises, Germany
2024.06 - 2024.10
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
World Traveller, Mystic Cruises, Germany
2023.09 - 2024.01
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
World Traveller, Mystic Cruises, Germany
2023.01 - 2023.05
Ship's Doctor
Windstar Cruises
Star Breeze, Seattle, USA
2022.07 - 2022.11
Ship's Doctor
Windstar Cruises
Star Breeze, Seattle, USA
2021.10 - 2022.03
Ship's doctor
VIKAND Soloutions
World Navigator, Mystic Cruises, USA
2021.08 - 2021.10
Ship's doctor
Marine Medical Services Limited
Cruise and Maritime Voyages, Vasco da Gama
2019.10 - 2020.06
- Sole doctor and head of department, responsible for medical centre and nursing staff
- Responsible for ordering, replenishing and disposal of controlled drugs and medical stock and for the proper use and maintenance of medical equipment
- Responsible for advising Staff Captain on disease and outbreak prevention and sanitation procedures
- Administering and providing medical care and procedures to passengers and crew
- Delivered training to medical team, stretcher team and crew members
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Service Limited
Vasco da Gama
2019.07 - 2019.09
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Services Limited
Marella Discovery II
2019.02 - 2019.06
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Services Limited
CMV Columbus
2018.06 - 2018.11
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Serives Limited
Marella Celebration
2018.04 - 2018.05
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Services
Thomson Dream
2017.04 - 2017.11
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Service Limited
Tui Discovery II
2017.03 - 2017.04
Medical Practice Director of Operations
Megalab Clinic
Subotica, Serbia
1997.11 - 2015.12
- Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer, general practitioner and acupuncturist
- Founder of poly clinic and bio chemical laboratories employing over 40 physicians and consultants for various specialities
Doctor
Subotica General Hospital
Subotica, Serbia
1993.12 - 1999.10
- Ophthalmology Department
- General practitioner in Emergency Department
Doctor
Community Health Centre
Subotica, Serbia
1988.03 - 1993.12
- Doctor of Occupational Medicine
- Emergency Room Doctor
Medical Officer
Military Service
, Serbia
1986.12 - 1987.12
- Sole medical practitioner in garrison responsible for all members of military and their families
Education
International Convention Seafarers Certification
Odessa/Ukraine 08/2021 - 08/2026
Medicine - licence 206517 Serbia
University of Belgrade School of Medicine
Belgrade 04/2020 -
Pre- Hospital Trauma Advanced Life Support Certificate (PHTALS)
European Resusication Council
Novi Sad/Serbia 06/2025 - 06/2028
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
European Resusciatation Council
Novi Sad/Serbia 06/2025 - 06/2028
Basic Life Support (BLS)
European Resuscitation Council
Novi Sad/Serbia 06/2025 - 06/2029
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
European Resusicitation Council
Novi Sad/Serbia 06/2025 - 06/2029
Specialist Studies in Ophthalmology
University of Belgrade
Belgrade07.1999
Acupuncture qualification
European Centre for Peace and Development (ECPD)
Belgrade10.1990
Skills
- Volunteer, Senior Yugoslav Table Tennis Team Doctor 1996 and 1997
- IELTS - English Language certification
- Computer literate
- Full driving licence
Timeline
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
2025.01 - 2025.05
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
2024.06 - 2024.10
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
2023.09 - 2024.01
Ship's Doctor
Hanseatic Connect
2023.01 - 2023.05
Ship's Doctor
Windstar Cruises
2022.07 - 2022.11
Ship's Doctor
Windstar Cruises
2021.10 - 2022.03
Ship's doctor
VIKAND Soloutions
2021.08 - 2021.10
Ship's doctor
Marine Medical Services Limited
2019.10 - 2020.06
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Service Limited
2019.07 - 2019.09
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Services Limited
2019.02 - 2019.06
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Services Limited
2018.06 - 2018.11
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Serives Limited
2018.04 - 2018.05
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Services
2017.04 - 2017.11
Ship's Doctor
Marine Medical Service Limited
2017.03 - 2017.04
Medical Practice Director of Operations
Megalab Clinic
1997.11 - 2015.12
Doctor
Subotica General Hospital
1993.12 - 1999.10
Doctor
Community Health Centre
1988.03 - 1993.12
Medical Officer
Military Service
1986.12 - 1987.12
International Convention Seafarers Certification
08/2021 - 08/2026
Medicine - licence 206517 Serbia
University of Belgrade School of Medicine
04/2020 -
Pre- Hospital Trauma Advanced Life Support Certificate (PHTALS)
European Resusication Council
06/2025 - 06/2028
Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
European Resusciatation Council
06/2025 - 06/2028
Basic Life Support (BLS)
European Resuscitation Council
06/2025 - 06/2029
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
European Resusicitation Council
06/2025 - 06/2029
Specialist Studies in Ophthalmology
University of Belgrade
Acupuncture qualification
European Centre for Peace and Development (ECPD)