Dr. Jadranka Milenkovic

Dr. Jadranka Milenkovic, MD, is an Associate Staff Physician within the Preventive Medicine Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Medical Specialty Institute.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Milenkovic worked as a Specialist of Family Medicine in Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai. Dr. Milenkovic was also the Director of Outreach Services, responsible for the management of the medical clinic at Atlantis, The Palm and all external medical services including sporting events, concerts and social functions.

Prior to practicing in Dubai, Dr. Milenkovic worked at Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE. Initially, she was a Specialist in Family Medicine in Jahili, Primary Health Clinic, where she created the clinical guidelines for treatment in the family practice. Afterwards, she transitioned to being in charge of Home Care for the Al Ain Medical District where she established the Home Care department and she oversaw the increase of new patients from 300 to 800 within the first year. At the same time, she participated as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine for the Family Medicine residency training program.

Prior to moving to UAE, Dr. Milenkovic did extensive international work in South Africa, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and Serbia. Dr. Milenkovic graduated and was board certified at the Medical College, University of Belgrade, Serbia. She also received her Diploma in Health Administration from Notting Hill College, London, UK.

Some of her other accomplishments include, being involved in JCIA accreditation activities in 2006, 2009 and 2012. She assisted in designing Home Care standards, insurance, billing and coding system. She organized home care visits, investigations and treatment of the most difficult and complicated chronic patients and was involved in palliative care multidisciplinary work.