Specialist Otolaryngologist (ENT)
Dr. Sasa Janjanin
MSc, PhD · Double European Board-certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
About Dr. Sasa
A double board-certified ENT surgeon
Dr. Sasa Janjanin is an ENT Specialist with over 25 years of experience, double European Board-certified in Otolaryngology and in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He graduated from Zagreb University in Croatia and specialised at Zagreb University Hospital Centre, before completing advanced surgical training and a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — spending significant time in leading centres in the USA and Germany.
As a Fulbright fellow, Dr. Sasa performed research in stem cells, tissue engineering and nanomaterials at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, USA, which led to his MSc and PhD degrees in biomedical sciences. His major expertise spans sinus and nasal breathing conditions, allergies, paediatric and adult ENT, aesthetic rhinoplasty and otoplasty, snoring and sleep-related disorders, skin cancer surgery, ear infections, and neck and thyroid gland disorders.
He has published more than 35 articles in international journals, given over 150 conference presentations, and received several prestigious international awards for his research. An active journal reviewer, he is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the European Rhinologic Society. Dr. Sasa consults in English and Croatian, with a good understanding of Russian, German and Italian.
A special interest in sports-related ENT
For many years Dr. Sasa was a consultant to several professional and national sports teams and athletes — including Olympic medallists and European champions — bringing that same precision to every patient at Circle Care.
Areas of expertise
What Dr. Sasa cares for
Complete surgical and medical treatment of ENT disorders and diseases of the head and neck — for children and adults.
His journey
From Zagreb to Dubai
Zagreb
Zagreb University, Croatia
Graduated in medicine from Zagreb University and specialised at Zagreb University Hospital Centre, later completing a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
USA & Germany
Advanced training abroad
Practised at some of the best centres in the USA and Germany. As a Fulbright fellow he researched stem cells, tissue engineering and nanomaterials at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda — earning MSc and PhD degrees in biomedical sciences.
Faculty
University Hospital teaching
Served as a Faculty member at the University Hospital, teaching ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery to medical students and residents.
2011
Relocated to Dubai
Brought his double board-certified expertise to Dubai, caring for patients across the full breadth of ENT and head-and-neck surgery.
Today
Circle Care Clinic
Delivers complete surgical and medical ENT care — from everyday infections to complex head-and-neck and aesthetic facial surgery.
Twenty-five years of surgery, research and teaching — brought to the bedside with precision, and the patience to explain every step.
Get in touch
Book with Dr. Sasa
From sinus and nasal breathing concerns to paediatric ENT, snoring and head-and-neck surgery — in English, Croatian and German. We'd love to welcome you.