Also the Doctor I choose:
Dr. Toncic web site - www.toncic.net e-mail - rajko@toncic.net
This is a map of Croatia and the surrounding areas. The surgery
is in Zagreb the capital. Zagreb is a very nice place not
disimilar to London I thought. (I haven’t been to London
many times though) The main difference is less people maybe
about half the amount of London. The part I stayed in was
very clean and pretty about 20 - 30 minutes from the center.
I was lucky there was very good weather but in the Winter
months I was told it can be quite cold. One more thing the
TV is quite often in English, not all but often a film will
come on and it will be English with subtitles and some series
are also in English.
Choosing a Doctor
I looked at a lot of web sites and phoned a couple them before
getting in touch with Dr. Toncic. The general response to
my query was go to your local doctor first then have a consultation
with a private Doctor. When I asked how much this would cost
the replies were between about £150 to £250 just
for a talk which was quite a shock to me. I realised I probably
could not afford it. When Dr. Toncic replied to my e-mail
and said that there would be no consultation fee it lifted
my confidence conciderably.
Staying in Croatia
This was made very easy, I was offered a room at one of the
nurses and it was all arranged by the doctor before I arrivied.
This included all meals and the people were very kind, helpfully
and knew what to expect with the operation. I would recommend
staying with them if offered but there are also hotels. I
stayed for 9 days for recovery.
Operation
Dr. Toncic is very helpful, understanding and expierenced
so when I told what I would like done with my nose he understood
straight away and explained how he could proceed with the
operation. The operation went perfectly it was very quick
and painless after the operation I was taken back to my room
and I rested the day there. No problems at all.
Language
I do not speak Croatian but many people in Croatia speak
English. It is taught in school and is use for films and some
TV. I would recommend learning some before you go though.
Good day – Dobar dan
Hi & bye – Bok
Good night – Laku noc
Please – Molim
Thank you – Hvala
Sorry – Opstite
That’s a couple but there are lots of language sites
on the internet so just search for Croatian Language.
Finally
I recommed Dr. Toncic and am very happy with everything he’s
done for me below are before and after pictures taken (before)
at the airport and a few days after I got back from Croatia.