Emir Solakovic was the most popular surgeon from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was 71 years old. Prof. Solaković once led the Vascular Surgery Clinic at KCUS (Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo). After that, he went on to open his own private hospital in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Death & Age
As per media information, he died on 29th June 2025 at the age of 71. He passed away peacefully at KCUS, with his longtime colleagues by his side. As per his family’s wishes, the exact medical reason for his death was not shared with the public.
His death deeply saddened people across Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to heartfelt tributes and messages of grief from many.
Early Life & Educational Details
He was born on May 4, 1954, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. By profession, he was a surgeon. He studied at some of the top primary and secondary schools in Sarajevo.
He was great at science and always supported classmates who found studies difficult. With strong support from his parents and inspired by Sarajevo’s culture of helping others, he chose to follow a career in medicine.
In 1978, He graduated with honors from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sarajevo, earning his Doctor of Medicine degree.
He began his medical career at the Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo (KCUS), where he completed intensive training in both general surgery and vascular surgery through residency programs.
Wife, Children & Parents
According to the media reports, he was married, but his wife’s name is not available publicly. There is no information available about his children. He was born to his parents; his father’s name was Mr. Solakovic, and his mother’s name was Mrs. Solakovic. There are no updates about his siblings.
Religion, Net Worth & Ethnicity
As per media information, he belonged to the Jewish community and believed in the Jewish religion. His net worth was approximately $1 million from all of his income sources as of 2025. He had White Ethnicity.
Career Details
After completing his residency, Dr. Emir went to Germany for a fellowship to further specialize in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. During his time there, he gained advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in modern procedures like bypass surgery, aneurysm repair, and endovascular techniques. In the late 1980s, Dr. Solaković returned to Sarajevo and joined the vascular surgery clinic at KCUS.
He quickly gained respect for his expert surgical skills and kind, caring approach with patients. When the conflict in Bosnia began in 1992, Dr. Solaković chose to stay in Sarajevo despite the risks.
During the next three years, he carried out over 5,000 critical surgeries in extremely difficult conditions, sometimes working by candlelight due to power outages and often with very limited medical supplies.
In 2004, Dr. Emir became the Head of the Vascular Surgery Clinic at KCUS. He brought in advanced, minimally invasive procedures that helped patients recover faster and spend less time in the hospital.
Throughout his career, he wrote around 200 research papers focused on vascular surgery and heart care.
In 2009, the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina honored him with the Povelja with Golden Lily award for his efforts in sports medicine. In 2018, Dr. Solaković opened the Special Hospital “Dr. Solaković” in Sarajevo.
Along with treating patients, he also worked as a full professor at the University of Sarajevo’s Medical Faculty. There, he taught subjects like vascular anatomy, surgical techniques, and how to make smart medical decisions.
Dr. Emir often appeared on popular TV programs like N1 BiH’s “Pressing” and Hayat TV’s “Anatomy of Life,” where he shared helpful, science-based advice on healthy eating, managing stress, and healing after illness, including COVID-19.
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