Dr. Andrijana Serafin

Consultant Anesthesiologist

Languages Spoken

German, English, Macedonian, Serbian & Croatian

Dr. Andrijana Serafin is a highly esteemed Consultant anesthesiologist with over 17 years of experience, certified by the German Board, with expertise in pain management, intensive care medicine, emergency medicine, obstetrics, and patient-centred psychotherapy. She is deeply committed to delivering exceptional and safe patient care, demonstrating excellence in collaborative teamwork, leadership, diagnosis, and treatment while adhering to the highest medical standards.

Dr. Serafin earned her medical doctorate and PhD. Degrees from the prestigious University of J.W. Goethe in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, alongside maintaining ACLS certification. Her professional journey includes serving as a consultant anesthesiologist at prominent hospitals in Dubai, UAE, and renowned hospitals like BGU in Frankfurt, Germany, where she significantly contributed to enhancing clinical care. Beyond clinical practice, she actively engages in medical education, teaching medical terminology, and examining foreign physicians seeking licensure in Germany.

In addition to her medical qualifications, Dr. Serafin holds a master’s degree in linguistics, specializing in German and English literature, from the University of Skopje, Macedonia. She maintains affiliations with esteemed professional associations, including the German State Medical Association (LAEKH), the Association of the European Language Certificates Community (TELC), the Professional Association of German Anesthesiologists (BDA), and the German Federal Chamber of Psychotherapists (BPtK).

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

German Bord Certified, Hesse Medical Association, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Ph.D. (magna cum laude), University of J.W.Goethe, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Medical Doctor, University of J.W.Goethe, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Specialty in Anesthesiology, Hesse Medical Association, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Specialty in Psychotherapy, Hesse Medical Association, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

German State Medical Association (LAEKH)
Association of the European Language Certificates Community (TELC)
Professional Association of German Anesthesiologists (BDA)
German Federal Chamber of Psychotherapists (BPtK)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

General and regional anesthesia for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Complex surgeries, including traumas, neuro/spinal, orthopedic, bariatrics, oncologic, general, urologic, vascular, thoracic surgeries, one-lung ventilation.
Anesthesia for obstetric emergencies, painless labor, and IVF procedures
Difficult airway management techniques (video laryngoscopy, fiberoptic intubation)
Intensive care medicine, percutaneous dilated tracheostomy procedures
Multimodal pain relief methods
Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and pain catheters for adults and children
Diagnostic bronchoscopy
Patient-centered psychotherapy addressing psychodynamic factors.