Psychiatry

Prof. Boran Uglešić, MD, PhD, Primarius, is the lead psychiatrist at Uglešić Polyclinic, a specialist in psychiatry and subspecialist in biological psychiatry. He is a Primarius at the Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Centre Split, and a Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Split.

Throughout his career, he has held several senior clinical positions, including Head of the Department of Biological Psychiatry and Intensive Care and Head of the Psycho-Oncology Outpatient Clinic. His clinical practice encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of psychiatric disorders, with particular expertise in biological psychiatry, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar affective disorder, and anxiety-depressive disorders.

He has extensive experience in contemporary pharmacological approaches to the treatment of psychotic disorders and was among the pioneers in introducing long-acting injectable therapies into clinical practice. His research has included participation in numerous clinical trials focusing on dementia, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar affective disorder.

A dedicated academic and researcher, Prof. Uglešić is actively involved in medical education and the advancement of contemporary psychiatric practice. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the Croatian Psychiatric Association, and the Croatian Society for Brain Neurostimulation.

At Uglešić Polyclinic, he brings decades of experience in psychiatry together with an evidence-based and individualized approach to patient care, with a focus on precise psychiatric assessment, personalized treatment, and the use of contemporary therapeutic approaches.

Dr. Andrea Botica is a specialist in psychiatry with experience in clinical practice, scientific research, and professional development in the field of mental health.

She gained her professional experience at the Split-Dalmatia County Health Centre and the Institute of Social Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of Split.

Throughout her career, she has pursued additional training in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression, group analysis, and mindfulness. She has also completed training in the application of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a modern, non-invasive treatment method used for certain psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Botica actively participates in clinical studies, scientific research projects, and professional conferences, with a particular interest in depressive disorders and the psychological consequences of traumatic experiences. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Translational Research in Biomedicine at the University of Split School of Medicine, alongside further professional training in forensic psychiatry. She is a member of the Croatian Psychiatric Association and the Institute of Group Analysis. At Uglešić Polyclinic, Dr. Botica provides specialist psychiatric care, combining her clinical experience with continuous professional development and contemporary approaches to the treatment of mental health disorders.

Jelena Grubić is a specialist in psychiatry and a subspecialist in biological psychiatry, with extensive clinical experience gained at the Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Centre Split.

She graduated from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine and completed her specialization in psychiatry at University Hospital Centre Zagreb. She subsequently completed postgraduate studies in biological psychiatry and psychopharmacology at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, earning a Master of Science degree in biological psychiatry and completing subspecialty training in biological psychiatry.

Her clinical work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of affective and psychotic disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, as well as other complex psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions. Her areas of particular expertise include psychopharmacotherapy and the differential diagnosis of psychiatric and organic disorders.

Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, as well as in working with patients and their families. Her approach is centered on individualized assessment, personalized treatment and comprehensive mental healthcare.

Marjana Milanović, MD, is a psychiatrist at Uglešić Polyclinic, a specialist in Psychiatry and subspecialist in Psychotherapy, with particular expertise in psychogeriatrics.

She graduated from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Split programme, in 1997. Before specialising in Psychiatry, she worked in family medicine and paediatric practices, as well as as a professional associate at Johnson & Johnson. She completed her Psychiatry specialisation at University Hospital Split.

She completed a postgraduate doctoral programme in Evidence-Based Clinical Medicine and the second level of training in cognitive behavioural therapy. She completed her subspecialty training in Psychotherapy in 2018.

She is Head of the Psychogeriatrics Department at the Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Split, and is involved in teaching at the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Split, across the programmes in Medicine, Nursing and Dental Medicine, as well as the English-language Medicine programme.

Her clinical work focuses on psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care, with particular emphasis on the specific needs of older adults.

Nikola Silić graduated from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine in 1970. He began his medical career in general practice on the island of Lastovo, where he worked for four years, before completing his specialisation in neuropsychiatry. He subsequently gained professional experience at the Split Military Hospital and Split Clinical Hospital Centre.

He further expanded his expertise by completing postgraduate studies in psychotherapy at the University of Zagreb and earned a Master of Medical Sciences degree in 1986. Over the course of his decades-long career, he has gained extensive clinical experience in the field of psychiatry.

He is a member of the Uglešić Polyclinic team, where he applies his knowledge and experience in caring for patients.