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Pediatrics is a branch of medicine focused on the health and medical care of infants, children and adolescents. The term pediatrics is derived from Greek words pais (παῖς), child, and iatros (ἰατρός), doctor, healer. Pediatrics literally means the healing of children.

Pediatrics - Subjects and goals

With its focus on the physical, emotional and psychosocial development of children, the pediatric health care comprises:

prevention and counseling (regular comprehensive health check-ups, monitoring of a child’s overall health and development – weight and length / height, educating the parents on care, nutrition, sleep, playing and safety);
diagnostics and treatment (acute diseases, chronic organ dysfunctions, malignances, genetic, developmental and behavioural disorders and conditions, infections and injuries).

Pediatrics, therefore, deals not only with the treatment of ailing children, but also with the prevention, detection and treatment of various problems:

delays and disorders in psychomotor and speech development;
functional impairmens;
behavioural problems;
mental disorders (attention deficit, anxiety, depression);
socially determined stressors etc.

A comprehensive pediatric approach strives to recognize all the factors that might influence the survival, quality of life and prevention of disability occurrence by:

lowering the mortality rate of infants and children;
controlling the spread of infectious diseases;
promoting a healthy lifestyle for a long disease-free life;
helping manage chronic conditions of children and adolescents.

When should I take my child to a pediatrician?

In an emergency, when a child falls ill, they should be taken to a pediatrician immediately. To ensure effective treatment, it is imperative to follow the proscribed therapy and the advice of the ordering pediatrician.

Regular health check-ups are important in order to ensure the normal growth and development of the child. Regular pediatric check-ups should start from birth and continue up to early adulthood (18 years).

Appointment schedule

It is necessary to schedule an initial examination within the first month to ensure the newborn is provided with full medical care and support.

This is when measurements (weight, length, head circumference) and progress evaluation (nutrition quality, weight gain, sleep, stool) take place. The pediatrician will also examine vital signs (heartbeat, breathing and temperature), as well as the baby’s skin, eyes, ears and reflexes (to assess neural and muscular health).

The initial, comprehensive clinical examination is especially important because it can detect possible health issues or anomalies which might require early treatment. This is also when the parents are given invaluable advice on care, nutrition, sleep and maintaining hygiene of their newborn, as well as reccomendations on other important aspects of childcare to facilitate their first days of parenthood which are challenging enough.

The second month is the time for vaccination (DTP, polio, Hib, pneumococcal), the third month is for revaccination. The initial hip ultrasound is performed within the same period.

During the fourth and fifth month non-breast milk nutrition is introduced, regarding which the parents can hear important information and recommendations from the pediatrician. The sixth month is when the comprehensive health check-up, complete blood count and the follow-up hip ultrasound are performed.

Months nine through twelve is the time for a repeat comprehensive health check-up, including a dental check-up. The dental check-up should take place immediately after the first incisors have appeared, and repeated regularly every three to six months.

The period between twelve and eighteen months is when the infant is given the MMR vaccine that protects them from measles, mumps, and rubella. In the following years, the comprehensive health check-up is repeated annualy.

Directly before enrolling in school another mandatory comprehensive health check-up takes place. Besides a pediatric examination, the pre-school examination includes visits to the ophthalmologist, physiatrist, speech and language therapist and stomatologist.

During the final elementary school year (14 years old) the child is revaccinated for tetanus and diphtheria.

Pediatrics and other medical fields

A multidiciplinary approach is necessary when dealing with specific and/or associated diseases and conditions in children, as well as concerning comprehensive health check-ups.

In an effort to help children with various health issues or during their preparation for school, pediatricians cooperate with other medical specialists:

physiatrists and orthopedists;
pulmonologists;
neurologists;
cardiologists;
gastroenterologists;
pediatric rheumatologists;
urologists and nephrologists;
endocrinologists;
hematologists;
stomatologists and orthodontists;
infectologists;
allergologists;
immunologists;
ophthalmologists;
otorhinolaryngologists;
psychologists and psychiatrists;
defectologists;
speech and language therapists etc.

Pediatrics covers a wide range of issues concerning the overall health and development of children. This makes the cooperation with other medical fields crucial.

Pediatrics at the Da Medika Polyclinic

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive health care to your entire family, including the youngest members. Thus we are proud to have a pediatrician as one of the members of our medical team.

Primarius Dragan Mićić, MD, MSc, pediatric specialist and eminent expert in childhood diseases, conducts the following examinations and procedures:

general pediatric examination of both healthy and ill children;
advanced treatment of primary healthcare conditions (health center level);
interpreting laboratory and other analyses within the fields of pediatric hematology and blood clotting disorders;
indicating additional diagnostic procedures;
advising and recommending further therapeutic procedures.

Childhood medicine is of utmost importance due to rapid psychophysical changes during the growth and development of children. That is why parents can always rely on the expert advice of our pediatrician concerning the medical wellbeing of their children.

Each and every child is an individual we approach with utmost attention and understanding, and follow their specific development with caring dedication. Through our expert support and open communication, we strive to provide safety and comfort to the children and their parents.

Our team of pediatricians

Primarius Dragan Mićić, MD, MSc

Pediatric specialist

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Impressions of our patients

Marija

13. December, 2025.

I am delighted with Dr Damjanov’s approach, as he recognised that I needed the help of another doctor and called him to come and examine me. From the nurse, who is the kindest person in the world, to Dr Damjanov and Dr Žikica. Everyone did everything they could that day to help me, and I am endlessly grateful to them. Your clinic is rightly held in high regard!

Jelena Radović

27. November, 2025.

Dr Damjanov is an excellent doctor — highly recommended.

Emil Koža

15. November, 2025.

Fast and excellent service. Highly recommended.

Slobodan Nikolic

9. October, 2025.

The exam prices are a bit higher but the location is excellent, there is parking and everyone is really nice.

Maja Vukovic

2. October, 2025.

my first visit to the polyclinic: a lovely and above all kind and professional nurse Olivera always happy to help - WELL DONE 🙏✨💪

Nina Milovanovic

8. August, 2025.

Highly recommended- full praise for Da Medika!

Biljana Cvetic

1. August, 2025.

Professor Damjanov is truly an exceptional man, not to mention his expertise. I have never met a more dedicated and kind doctor. All praise and recommendations for all the staff, thanks to sister Olivera who came to meet us and enabled us to start treatment with the best specialist in this area. My husband and I are very satisfied.

Vlada Petrovic

13. July, 2025.

Too friendly staff The rooms are too clean Excellent doctors All recommendations for cooperation All the best and I wish you all the best Government, Arandjelovac.

Mateja Lazarevic

2. July, 2025.

Sister Aleksandra is very kind and professional, as is sister Vanja. All praise for Prof. Damjanov, keep it up!

Uroš Perić

10. April, 2025.

All praise for Da Medica, Professor Damjanov is an exceptional expert and of course wonderful sisters.

Sofija Drecun

3. April, 2025.

I liked the nurse at the reception - really friendly and helpful. Prof Damjanov amazing as always.

Marija Žerajić

20. February, 2025.

A wonderful experience with Prof. Damjanov and Sister Olivera. For any recommendation...

Lana Jovanovic

15. February, 2025.

All recommendations for Da Medika clinic. dr. Damjanov is one of the most professional and best doctors I have ever met.

Marija Zerajic

13. February, 2025.

Great clinic and wonderful sister Olja ❤️❤️❤️

Marina Vojimirovic

7. February, 2025.

For every praise from nurses to doctors

Strahinja Vojimirovic

2. February, 2025.

Phenomenal polyclinic, exceptional, professional staff, Olivera No. 1, perfect doctors, all praise

Marica Kulic

14. January, 2025.

All praise and recommendation for Dr. Nemanja Damjanova - rheumatologist...a wonderful man and a top expert...the prices are a bit higher for us pensioners, but it's worth it - the right person in the right place...recommendation...

Vladislav Ilic

22. December, 2024.

Very professional, especially Prof. Damjanov.
All the best.

Vujica Zaric

2. October, 2024.

Prof. Dr. N. Damjanov and a team of exceptional experts from various fields of medicine give this institution top expertise, seriousness and recognition. Great dedication and knowledge, which has been accumulated for many years, is at the service of our health. Honest recommendation.

Gaga305

2. July, 2024.

Wonderful and friendly staff, Doctor Victor is so calm and devoted to the patient, thanks to you the headaches and pain are now under control. Recommendation from the bottom of my heart…

Branka Pavlica Petrović

26. June, 2024.

I had the honor to meet Professor Damjanov personally, a wonderful doctor and an expert in his work.

Dragica Vasić

19. June, 2024.

All praise to Prof. Dr. Raičević.

Milan Jakovljević

6. June, 2024.

Dr. Vesna is an exceptional expert and very kind during the examination.

Hatidja Marković

22. May, 2024.

Dr. Vesna is an exceptional expert and very pleasant.

Nada Spasojević Petričević

7. May, 2024.

Professor Jasmina Ćirić is exceptional and pleasant — all praise to her

Marina Savić

10. April, 2024.

Kind staff, pleasant space, and Dr. N. Dajanov, way to go. So devoted, proficient and ready to answer all the questions.

Stefan Prlja

1. March, 2024.

Very professional and kind staff. Communication, scheduling appointments, and check-ups are very simple. Rheumatologist Prof. Damjanov is unrivalled — a kind-hearted man first and foremost, and then a doctor. Way to go, Da Medika!

Jasmina Petrovic

29. February, 2024.

Strong recommendation — a brilliant team. Prof. Damjanov, with his invaluable experience, helped my husband, who, in addition to Parkinson’s disease, also has arthritis, which is now in remission. His walking has improved, and we are happy and overjoyed. Thank you!!!

Olika Drobnjak-Tomašek

20. February, 2024.

My regards to the entire team of dear colleagues — you are brilliant! Special thanks to Nemanja Damjanov for everything!

Snežana Đorđević

21. January, 2024.

My respect to Prof. Damjanov — an outstanding expert and a wonderful doctor. Way to go! I say this from personal experience, as his long-standing patient of more than 25 years.

Radivoje Simić

21. January, 2024.

I had pain in the thumbs of both hands and in my right shoulder for several months, and I felt completely drained. I was treated with medication and physical therapy by several physiatrists and rheumatologists, but the pain did not subside. Then I consulted Professor Damjanov, who examined me and determined that I had swelling and inflammation in both shoulders, as well as skin thickening and inflammation in both hands. After an ultrasound examination and lab tests, the Professor’s suspicion was confirmed — I had an autoimmune disease: vasculitis. I was prescribed medication, and I soon started feeling much better. I feel like a new person! The inflammation is gone, and the Professor now plans to gradually discontinue my treatment altogether. I’m deeply grateful to Professor Damjanov for identifying the true cause of my condition and prescribing the right treatment.

Stojanka Popović

21. January, 2024.

Professor Damjanov treated me at the Institute of Rheumatology ten years ago. At that time, the doctors in Šabac claimed I would end up immobile and in a wheelchair. And yet, here I am — after four fractures, Dr. Vidić and Professor Damjanov cured me. I’m now entering my 78th year, I walk, and I do everything on my own. I cannot thank Professor Damjanov enough. May God protect him!

Stefan Mihajlović

21. January, 2024.

I had constant pain in my lower back. Physiatrists treated me for sciatica using physical therapy for years, but to no avail — I wasn’t feeling better at all. Then I made an appointment with Prof. Damjanov, who finally discovered the true cause of my condition. He diagnosed me with rheumatic inflammation of the spine — spondyloarthritis. He explained that this disease could only be treated with a biological drug, which I received through the Republic Health Insurance Fund. Since starting this therapy, I’ve been pain-free and able to live and work normally. I am deeply grateful to Professor Damjanov.

Milena Đorđević (53)

2. November, 2023.

I had severe pain in my left arm. I couldn’t bend it or raise it. I made an appointment with Professor Damjanov, and based on a physical and ultrasound examination, he discovered inflammation, a rupture, and fibroses in several places. He gave me an injection and advised me on what I should and shouldn’t do during recovery. After that, the pain stopped, and I now function normally.

Jelena Veličković (41)

28. October, 2023.

I visited Professor Damjanov while he was working at the Institute. I suffered from constant pain in my feet — literally on a daily basis. In addition to the pain in my feet, which was the most severe, all my muscle attachments also ached. None of the painkillers helped, and neither physiatrists nor orthopaedists could figure out what the issue was. Professor Damjanov immediately realised that I had hypermobile joint syndrome and told me I had to stop doing aerobics. He gave me advice on which activities are suitable for me, and I’ve followed it for years. The pain is now much less intense and far less frequent — and I no longer need any medication. An exceptional diagnostician.

Dobrila Ivković (70)

23. October, 2023.

Professor Damjanov saved my life. I was in great pain and had difficulty moving. During an ultrasound examination, the professor saw that the cup of my hip had ruptured and that there was an unusual mass next to it. My hip was operated on, and the benign tumour was removed. However, about ten days after the operation, my general health worsened. I had no energy at all, and my legs were swollen — the swelling would not go down. None of the specialists could identify the cause. Then I was examined by Professor Damjanov, who made the correct diagnosis, admitted me to hospital, and immediately started treatment. Had my pseudomembranous colitis remained undiagnosed, I would likely have died within a day or two. I am eternally grateful to him.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics - Subjects and goals

When should I take my child to a pediatrician?

Appointment schedule

Pediatrics and other medical fields

Pediatrics at the Da Medika Polyclinic

Our team of pediatricians

Primarius Dragan Mićić, MD, MSc

Impressions of our patients

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