Ziga Cizman,
MD, MPH
Languages Spoken: English
Ziga Cizman MD, MPH is an associate professor in Interventional Radiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Dr. Cizman’s specializes in minimally invasive treatment of cancers spread to the liver, lung, bones and soft tissue. His other areas of interest include treatment of Desmoids, prostate artery embolization, renal and liver transplant intervention and management of portal hypertension. Dr. Cizman is among the first in the area to perform minimally invasive treatments, through an artery in the wrist, improving patient comfort and speeding recovery.
Dr. Cizman obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania and his medical degrees from Thomas Jefferson University. While enrolled in medical school he pursued an MPH at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he developed an interest in Interventional Radiology. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Cizman completed his surgical internship at the University of East Carolina and then traveled westward to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for radiology residency and southward to Emory for an Interventional Radiology Fellowship.
Dr. Cizman is currently accepting new patients at both the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Center.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Radiology and Imaging Sciences
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
3.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
He explained the options clearly. Appreciate his concern for winter driving. I could see a twinkle in his eye. That is important to me!
UofU Patient
July 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I appreciated the support shown.
UofU Patient
May 29, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I think huntsman is a great facility. just seem to be understaffed. I feel more like a number than a patient.
UofU Patient
May 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I very much appreciated the time and thoroughness Dr.Cizman took discribing the procedure and answering questions. Also, appreciated the time the nurse spent setting up the call and answering questions.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Cizman is great, really knows what he is doing.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
this dr and team are amazing. he cares and he's so smart.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctor Cizman is a consummate professional.
UofU Patient
May 17, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
no problem
UofU Patient
March 27, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good experience in spite of concerns due to Corona virus.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The care provider was great, but we were only with him for less than 5 minutes, I wish we could do this by phone/skype. My husband had a CT scan a few days before and this appointment was to go over the scan - which could be done over the phone. Just a thought - Dr. is great.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Cizman was highly professional on all counts. He took the time to explain everything, answered all my questions, and bolstered my confidence in him. We had a good discussion about my treatment.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great Doctor and Nurse
UofU Patient
December 20, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
always helpful
Ziga Cizman MD, MPH is an associate professor in Interventional Radiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Dr. Cizman’s specializes in minimally invasive treatment of cancers spread to the liver, lung, bones and soft tissue. His other areas of interest include treatment of Desmoids, prostate artery embolization, renal and liver transplant intervention and management of portal hypertension. Dr. Cizman is among the first in the area to perform minimally invasive treatments, through an artery in the wrist, improving patient comfort and speeding recovery.
Dr. Cizman obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania and his medical degrees from Thomas Jefferson University. While enrolled in medical school he pursued an MPH at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he developed an interest in Interventional Radiology. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Cizman completed his surgical internship at the University of East Carolina and then traveled westward to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for radiology residency and southward to Emory for an Interventional Radiology Fellowship.
Dr. Cizman is currently accepting new patients at both the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Center.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Radiology and Imaging Sciences
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology) |
Education History
| Fellowship | Emory University School of Medicine Interventional Radiology Fellow, 2016 |
| Chief Resident | University of North Carolina School of Medicine Radiology Chief Resident, 2015 |
| Residency | University of North Carolina School of Medicine Radiology Resident, 2014 |
| Internship | East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital Surgery Intern, 2011 |
| Professional Medical | Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Medicine M.D., 2010 |
| Graduate Training | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health M.P.H., 2009 |
| Undergraduate | University of Pennsylvania Biology Basis of Behavior Program B.A., 2004 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Smith TA, Hardman RL, Jenkins L, Marashi K, OHara R, Cizman Z (2020). Extracellular Matrix Enterocutaneous Fistula Plugs Show Promise for Low-Flow Colocutaneous and Enterocutaneous Fistulae. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 32(1), 128-134.
- Quencer KB, Tadros AS, Marashi KB, Cizman Z, Reiner E, OHara R, Oklu R (2018). Bleeding after Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: Incidence, Causes and Treatments. J Clin Med, 7(5).