DR.BELMA ASCIC BUTUROVIC

Specialist Endocrinologist
Al Zahra Medical Center
United Arab Emirates

Doctor Medicine
Biography

 "A highly dedicated and Endocrinologist having 26 years of rich experience as practicing physician.    Dr. Belma, has completed the Faculty of Medicine in Sarajevo in 1989. After completing her Postgraduate studies in 1997, She obtained a Master of Science degree and also completed the doctoral studies in the field of Diabetology in 2005.  She passed the internal medicine exam in 1996, after four years of the specialization program. In 2010, she completed endocrinology and Diabetology specialization. She was elected as Assistance Professor in Medical university of Sarajevo in 2006, after 5 years she was promoted to Associate Professor.   Dr. Belma, has been treating patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders since 1990 and as the Head of Endocrinology Department for 8 years. She has made major contribution while working in government and private practice, and she has been extremely successful in the treatment of patients suffering from diabetes, obesity and endocrine diseases. She has also written number of scientific papers and the book about prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. As the key opinion leader for international pharmaceutical companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and had been engaged as a speaker at regional and national symposiums. She was  the President and official organizer of The First Diabetes Congress in Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dr. Belma has extensive experience with insulin pumps, thyroid gland disorder, thyroid nodule treatment, parathyroid gland evaluation and treatment of thyroid and parathyroid tumors. She has extensive experience in treatment of neuroendocrine tumor, MEN 1,2, adrenal gland tumors. She was on the advisory team for South Eastern Europe for liraglutide – Victoza and long acting insulin Tresiba. Clinical trials in Diabetes. Neuropathy, Investigator Protocol #: CBT. 115959 - 007, EudraCT Number: 2010- 022377-34 sponzor ERGOMED, Clinical Research Ltd. Velika Britanija. Juni 2011.   She is specializing in the provision of healthcare with cumulative experience in a variety of international settings, enthusiastic and determined with a passion for high quality care. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external relationships. A motivational and inspirational leader capable of coaching and empowering individuals to enable them to fulfil their potential whilst ensuring that they make a positive contribution to the business."  

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