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Dr. Vanja Giljaca

Gastroenterology Edgbaston

Dr. Vanja Giljaca

14 years of experience

11,066+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Vanja Giljaca at a glance

Dr. Vanja Giljaca is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Edgbaston, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Edgbaston, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Vanja Giljaca is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Advanced Interventional Endoscopist at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). He also sees private patients at The Priory Hospital. Dr Giljaca completed his medical degree at the University of Rijeka, Croatia in 2003 followed by his gastroenterology training in Croatia in 2015. He obtained his PhD at Royal Free Hospital London and has been serving as a consultant at UHB since 2016.
Specialising in a wide range of gastrointestinal issues, Dr Giljaca addresses conditions such as dyspepsia, acid reflux, ulcer disease, liver and biliary system disorders including biliary stones, precancerous gastrointestinal conditions, polyps, and early cancers. He also focuses on pancreatic disorders and performs advanced and complex gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Dr Giljaca conducts complex polypectomies and utilises advanced endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP for liver, pancreas, and bile duct conditions.
Dr Giljaca is known for introducing new procedures to the West Midlands and advocating for innovative advanced endoscopic procedures in the region, such as Endoscopic Submucosal Resection and Full Thickness Resection of gastrointestinal polyps and early cancers. He has contributed to various medical journals with several scientific papers.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Giljaca holds professional memberships with the British Society of Gastroenterology and the European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, where he has served on the Quality Improvement Committee. He actively participates in advanced training for registrars and fellows in gastroenterology and regularly lectures on gastroenterology topics for medical students in Birmingham.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Vanja Giljaca

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edgbaston (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Gastroenterology
    UAB Barcelona, Edgbaston (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-266696 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-53D51641 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,340
Annual physical exam 99395 178
Vaccination administration 90471 1,914
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 213

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vanja Giljaca
HEADSHOT
Vanja Giljaca in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vanja Giljaca with the team
WITH TEAM
Vanja Giljaca at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Vanja Giljaca

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vanja Giljaca, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1857/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36113409 · cited by 44
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Vanja Giljaca, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2394/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36449974 · cited by 54

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Edgbaston · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Edgbaston · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vanja.giljaca@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Vanja Giljaca's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Vanja Giljaca treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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