Dr. Maria Lukavac is a Senior Neonatologist at the Maternity Hospital in Dubai. After earning BA and M.S. at The University in Prishtina, she completed Pediatric residency followed by Neonatology fellowship (2008) at The University of Belgrade in Serbia.
Dr. Lukavac has spent most of her career treating sick and preterm newborns in tertiary NICUs where the smallest difference makes a significant impact on outcome, and everyone involved in care has significant role in shaping future of this extremely vulnerable population. This passion led her to the Master of Applied Science (MAS) degree (2021) in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality at The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Lukavac gained her experience in various hospitals and clinical settings in Europe, USA, and Gulf region, both as an attending as well as visiting physician. Together with her team, she blends different experiences and apply them on daily challenges treating preterm and critically ill infants.
