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Abdurrahim Gërguri

Dr. Abdurrahim H. Gërguri was born on June 24, 1963, in Bardh i Madh, Fushë Kosovë. He completed his primary education in his hometown and began secondary school at the “Sami Frashëri” Natural Sciences Gymnasium in Prishtina (first two years), later graduating from the “Ali Sokoli” Medical High School in Prishtina (last two years).

In 1990, he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”. He completed his postgraduate studies in 2010 at the same university – Faculty of Medicine – earning the title Master of Medical Sciences, with the thesis: “Forms and frequency of epilepsy in children.”

In 2022, he defended his doctoral dissertation at the University of Medicine in Tirana, Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences, with the topic: “EEG changes in children with migraine and epilepsy,” and was awarded the degree Doctor of Science in Nursing.

Professional Experience
  • 1991–1995 – General Practitioner, “Isa Grezda” Medical Center – Gjakova
  • 1996–2001 – Resident physician, Center for Premature Infants – Prishtina
  • 2002–present – Specialist pediatric neurologist, University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK) – Prishtina
  • 2018–present – Lecturer, AAB College – Prishtina
Professional Profile
  • Specialist in pediatric neurology with extensive experience
  • Consultant for children with neurological problems at the national level
  • Active pediatric neurologist in subspecialist outpatient clinics
  • EEG interpreter for children
  • Consultant for transfontanellar ultrasound
  • Manager of the Pediatric Electrophysiology Laboratory at UCCK, Pediatric Clinic
Academic Involvement at AAB College (since the 2017/2018 academic year)
  • Lecturer of Pediatrics and Child Psychiatry for Nursing
  • Lecturer of Pediatrics for Dentistry Students (since 2023)
TRAINING
  • 2014 – Subspecialist training, Instituto Giannina Gaslini, Department of Neuroscience and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Genoa, Italy; Mentor: Prof. Carlo Minetti – Duration: 2 weeks
  • 2007 – Educational course: 5th EPNS Training Course – Neuromuscular Disorders, Kuşadası, Turkey
  • 2006 – Educational course: Cerebral Palsy, Durrës, Albania
  • 2006 – Subspecialist training, “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center, Tirana, Albania; Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Valentina Tashko – Duration: 3 months
  • 2005 – Educational course: Medication treatment of epilepsy, Skopje, North Macedonia
  • 2005 – Educational course: Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, Ohrid, North Macedonia
  • 2005 – Subspecialist training, Pediatric Clinic, Skopje; Mentor: Prof. Dr. Marija Kuturec – Duration: 4 months
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • 2018–2025 – Vice President of ILAE (International League Against Epilepsy) for Kosovo
PUBLICATIONS IN INDEXED JOURNALS

(List includes selected publications; full list available upon request)

  • Zeka, N., Zeka, B., Gerguri, A., Bejiqi, R., Retkoceri, R., Maloku, A., & Zogaj, L. (2023). Sturge-Weber syndrome and variability of clinical presentation. Med J Malaysia, 78(2), 145-8.
  • Zeka, N., Zogaj, L., Gerguri, A., Bejiqi, R., Ratkoceri, R., Maloku, A., Mustafa, A., Shahini, L., & Maxharaj, J. (2022). Lafora disease: A case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 16(1), 360.
  • Zeka, N., Bejiqi, R., Gerguri, A., Zogaj, L., & Jashari, H. (2022). A new variant of MYCN gene as a cause of Feingold syndrome. Clinical Case Reports, 10(5), e05886.
  • Bejiqi, R., Retkoceri, R., Bejiqi, H., Zeka, N., Gerguri, A., Vuçiterna, A., … & Bejiqi, R. (2021). Severe form of the hydrothorax associated with right divided atrium and Cytomegalovirus infection-Prenatal diagnosis and outcomes. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 9(C), 193-197.
  • ZEKA, N., BEJIQI, R., GERGURI, A., VUÇITERNA, A., RETKOCERI, R., & ZOGAJ, L. (2019). Sonographic Diagnosis of Brain Abnormalities in Infants: A Retrospective Study. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 13(3).
  • Zeka, N., Gerguri, A., Bejiqi, R., Retkoceri, R., & Vuciterna, A. (2017). Compare of the West syndrome with other syndromes in the epileptic encephalopathy-Kosovo experience. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(7), 925.
  • Bejiqi, R., Retkoceri, R., Bejiqi, H., Maloku, A., Vuçiterna, A., Zeka, N., Gerguri, A., & Bejiqi, R. (2017). Kosovo’s experience for children with feeding difficulties after cardiac surgery for congenital heart defect. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. Advance online publication.
  • Bejiqi, R., Retkoceri, R., Bejiqi, H., Zeka, N., Gerguri, A., Vuçiterna, A., & Maloku, A. (2017). IN-UTERO TRANSPORT FOR FETUSES WITH COMPLEX CONGENITAL DEFECTS IN A COUNTRY WITH LIMITED RESOURCES-SHORT EXPERIENCE. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 45.
  • Vuçitërna, A., Idrizaj, A., Bejiqi, R., Azemi, M., Zeka, N., Gerguri, A., … & Shema, A. (2016). The Link between Genetic Factors in Children with Febrile Convulsions Appearance. International Journal of Medicine & Healthcare (IJMH), 1(1), 15-17.
  • Vuçitërna, A., Bejiqi, R., Kërveshi, A., Dobra, D., Retkoceri, R., Zeka, N., Gerguri, A., Sadiki, A., Shehu, K., Vuçitërna, B., Telaku, D., Maloku, A., Bejiqi, R., & Aliu, F. (2016). Pediatric age-headaches in our clinical experience. International Journal of Medicine & Healthcare (IJMH), 2(1), 27–30.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
  •  Gërguri, A. (2025, June 9). Spinal muscular atrophy – the importance of early diagnosis and treatment options in Kosovo. Symposium: “Latest updates on spinal muscular atrophy and muscular dystrophy in children”, Prishtina, Kosovo.
  •  Gërguri, A., Zeka, N., Zogaj, L., Jashari, H. B., & Islamaj, L. (2022, October 28–30). Gene therapy – hope for spinal muscular atrophy. 27th Medical Professional Meeting, Struga, North Macedonia.
  •  Gërguri, A., Zeka, N., Vuçiterna, A., Bejiqi, R., Zogaj, L., & Retkoceri, R. (2018, June 21–23). Hypotonia – a neurological challenge across all ages. 7th Congress of the Pediatric Association of the Republic of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo.
  •  Gërguri, A., Zeka, N., Vuçiterna, A., Bejiqi, R., Retkoceri, R., & Maloku, A. (2017, October 12–15). Spinal muscular atrophy as a multidisciplinary issue. 5th Pediatric School of the Republic of Kosovo, Durrës, Albania.
  • Gërguri, A., Zeka, N., Vuçiterna, A., Bejiqi, R., & Zogaj, L. (2017, March 16–17). Spinal muscular atrophy. 2nd Congress of Albanian Neuroscience, Prishtina, Kosovo.
  • Gërguri, A., Zeka, N., Vuçiterna, A., Bejiqi, R., & Zogaj, L. (2017, March 16–17). Management of febrile convulsions. 2nd Congress of Albanian Neuroscience, Prishtina, Kosovo.
  •  Gërguri, A., Zeka, N., Bejiqi, R., Maloku, A., Retkoceri, R., & Vuçiterna, A. (2015, May 22–23). Treatment of status epilepticus in children. 6th International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Prishtina, Kosovo.
  • Gërguri, A., Zeka, N., Bejiqi, R., Maloku, A., Retkoceri, R., & Ymeri, H. (2014, June 6–7). The first afebrile seizure and EEG. 4th Conference of the Pediatric Association of the Republic of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo.
MEDIA APPEARANCE
  • COVID-19 in Children, Interview on ATV, 2022
LANGUAGES
  • Albanian – Native
  • English – Proficient (written and spoken)
  • Croatian – Good
PERSONAL SKILLS
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Managerial skills: Strong organizational abilities; experienced in clinical and academic leadership
  • Communication skills: Clear and professional communication with colleagues, students, and patients; efficient under pressure
INTERESTS
  • Hobbies: Football
  • Favorite music: Light urban music
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Children: Three children, two grandsons, and two granddaughters
  • Driving License: Category B
Medical Sciences - Academic staff
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