Winner. Scientist of the Year 2021

Zoran Žgaljardić

Academic title, degree: Asst. Prof., MD, Ph.D.
Fields of science: Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery
Research interest: Surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring
Institution: Centar za estetsku kirurgiju dr. Žgaljardić
Position: Director and Chief Surgeon
Country: Croatia

Zoran Žgaljardić, M.D., Ph.D. is a maxillofacial surgery consultant, head and neck plastic surgery consultant, and a general cosmetic surgeon-international of the International Board of Cosmetic Surgery (IBCS). He is a pioneer in laser liposuction and is an invited speaker in workshops in lasers lipolysis.

Zoran Žgaljardić graduated from Medical school at the University of Rijeka in 1986. Later, he had a residency in maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery on head and neck. He earned his Master's degree and Ph.D. at the Medical school of the University of Rijeka.

From 2005 to 2010, he is Assistant Professor and Chief of the Department for Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Split.

Since 2015, Dr. Zoran Žgaljardić is a maxillofacial surgery and head and neck plastic surgery consultant in Dubai, UAE.

Centar za estetsku kirurgiju dr. Žgaljardić is the aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery clinic. Its story began in 1999 when Dr. Zoran Žgaljardić established a private clinic in Opatija for cosmetic and maxillofacial surgery. In 2009, he established another clinic in Zagreb.

Among his numerous awards:
• 2008 - nominated among 100 of the best cosmetic surgeons of the world (52nd World Meeting of IACS)
• 2014 - entered the Cosmetic Surgery Hall of Fame (4th Annual Meeting of the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery)
• 2015 - Finalist Certificate in Surgical Body Shaping (Palais de Congrès, Paris, France)
• 2017 - European Quality Award
• 2017 - Certificate for Best Medical Regional Institution
• 2017 - Recognition for inspirational company (World Confederation of Business in Dubai, UAE)
• 2018 - Gold Category Award from European Society for Quality Research
• 2018 - Golden Medal for Quality and Service (Worldwide Marketing Organization, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• 2018 – Finalist of the 6th Anti-aging and Beauty Trophy in 2 categories: Best Laser Procedure and Surgical Facial Rejuvenation (Grimaldi Forum, Monaco)
• 2019 - TOP 100 ACHIEVEMENTS in Medicine and Healthcare category by the Achievements Organizing Committee in conjunction with Europe Business Assembly, European Medical Association with the support of the Academic Union, Oxford, and the Global Club of Leaders together with the “EBA Global” Loyalty Program (Oxford, UK)

• 2019 - Quality Choice Prize 2019 awarded by European Society for Quality Research, Lausanne, Switzerland (Berlin, Germany)
• 2019 - Winner of 2019 Trophy Award presented by the International Business Magazine (New York, USA)
• 2019 - Finalist Anti-aging & Beauty Trophy 2019/2020 in Rejuvenation with Combined Treatment (Monte Carlo, Monaco)
• 2021 - Quality Achievements Award awarded by European Society for Quality Research (Dubai, UAE)
• 2021 - Name in Medical Science and Practice awarded by Socrates Committee (Oxford, UK).

Asst. Prof. Dr. Zoran Žgaljardić is a plastic-cosmetic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring.

His focus was mainly on noninvasive facial rejuvenation and face and body contouring with laser-assisted liposuction for the last few years.

Dr. Žgaljardić is the author of various book chapters on laser-assisted liposuction. Among his recent works is a paper describing his innovative technique for the treatment of malar mounds.

He is an invited speaker and active participant in many national and international congresses and conferences in the USA, Germany, Austria, Mexico, France, Brazil, Italy, Australia, Columbia, Monaco, India, Argentina, Georgia, the Netherland, etc.

Dr. Zoran Žgaljardić is a valued board member of multiple professional societies worldwide, including the European Society of Aesthetic Surgery (EUSAS), the International Faculty – AGORA, the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, etc.

For several years, Dr. Žgaljardić has been a finalist in the Anti-aging and Beauty Trophy in Monaco with clinical case presentations. Recently, he was awarded for his innovative combined non-surgical rejuvenation protocol (FACEàŽ) due to the excellent results and minimal downtime.

Dr. Žgaljardić offers patients a unique and personalized service while respecting the person's harmony and psychological support. During the postoperative course, his professional and considerable care gets excellent results with his patients and outstanding reputation.