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Prim. Dr. Sci. Ganimeta Bakalovic, dr. med.

Prim. Dr. Sci. Ganimeta Bakalović, MD, PhD

Specialist in Pediatrics
Subspecialist in Pediatric Pulmonology

Dr. Bakalović earned her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Novi Sad, where she also completed her internship. She completed her residency in pediatrics at the Pediatric Clinic of the Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo. Her subspecialist training in pediatric pulmonology was completed at the University Clinical Center Tuzla. She obtained her doctoral degree in medical sciences from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of East Sarajevo.

Her work is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases in children, including bronchiolitis, pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, and cystic fibrosis. She is trained in pediatric bronchoscopy, spirometry, allergy testing, and lung ultrasound. Her clinical approach is tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

She also manages acute and chronic conditions in children, provides guidance to parents regarding growth, development, nutrition, and behavior, and addresses common pediatric presentations such as febrile seizures, allergic reactions, dehydration, and asthma attacks. She has taken part in numerous educational programs in various areas of pediatrics.

She has presented scientific and professional work at national and international congresses, including the World Congress “Controversies in Pediatrics” in Barcelona, and several European Cystic Fibrosis conferences held in Kyiv, Vienna, and virtually. Her research has covered topics such as bronchiolitis, tuberculosis, hospitalization duration in respiratory infections, neutrophil dysfunction in children with cystic fibrosis, and the effectiveness of various treatment approaches for acute respiratory illnesses.

She is a member of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society, the Pediatric Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina. She speaks English fluently.

Education and Training

  • Subspecialization: University Clinical Center Tuzla (2023)
  • Doctorate in Medical Sciences: Faculty of Medicine, University of East Sarajevo (2022)
  • Specialization: Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo (2009)
  • Medical Degree: Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad (2001)