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Ziga Cizman
( out of 72 reviews )

Ziga Cizman, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Radiology
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

University of Utah Hospital

Interventional Radiology
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Ziga Cizman MD, MPH is an assistant 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.

Board Certification

American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)

Patient Rating

Patients describe Dr. Cizman as knowledgeable, skilled, and confident, with clear, thorough explanations of diagnoses and treatment options in lay terms. Reviewers frequently note his compassionate, personable bedside manner—he listens, answers questions, and makes patients feel at ease and involved in decisions. Many comments also praise the professionalism of his care team and the effectiveness of virtual visits when used.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 72 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


May 20, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Cizman is the BEST!

Apr 04, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Easy to work with, would recommend to others.

Mar 27, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Caring, very understanding to my issue. Offering alternatives if I desired. I'm sure he's the doctor for me...

Feb 12, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Glad to have Dr Cizman as my health provider.

Jan 30, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Brilliant man.

Jan 28, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Kind and easy to work with

Jan 14, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He's right there. Focused and bright. The procedure is on the [DATE REMOVED]. We'll see how that goes

Jan 14, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I would recommend Dr. Cizman for his expert advise and care.

Jan 08, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Cizman is an awesome doctor! He is very down to earth, very kind, has no problem answering tough questions and always makes you feel important and never rushed

Dec 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I TRUST DR CIZMAN COMPLETELY. HES NEVER IN A HURRY UNTIL ALL IS DISCUSED.

Nov 26, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very kind Dr. He explained everything that was happening which was great. He was always concerned about my comfort.

Nov 26, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr cizman is very caring and professional. He doesn't hurry through Anything. I'm greatfull for him.

Oct 17, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Cizman is a great Dr

Oct 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Outstanding provider.

Oct 08, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent Dr

Oct 01, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Always up front with information. Explains things and makes sure you understand fully.

Jul 10, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Outstanding health provider.

Jul 02, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Not sure who he is.

Jun 09, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is great with me. He is informed and "well versed" in his skills and knowledge. I would give his a very high 10 out of 10!!

Jun 08, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Spent time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. Very careing manor

May 14, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Cizman took my case and went outside the box to find a way to treat my ÒuncommonÓ tumor. If it wasnÕt for him I believe I would have spent my life on pain meds and limited use of my arm. His persistance has given me my health back. He is a great doctor. [NAME REMOVED]

Apr 12, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Outstanding provider.

Feb 05, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Awesome doctor, very straight forward which I truly appreciate. I feel very at ease with him, appreciate his knowledge and his honest answers and opinion. Appreciate that he doesn't use a lot of doctor jargon, he explains things in a way that I can understand.

Jan 16, 2025
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He's Great!

Dec 11, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Cizman is fantastic! He is smart, personable, answers my questions, listens to my concerns--I feel totally confident, and so grateful, to have him on my team!!!

Dec 11, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

yes, i would like to my friends about my story

Nov 01, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Cizman is an excellent doctor! He has been apart of my care for 3 years now and I trust him with my life!

Oct 16, 2024
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He appears caring, and wanted me to understand the procedures considered. Including showing the scans they were going by.


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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Radiology & Imaging Sciences -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)

Education history

Undergraduate Biology Basis of Behavior Program - University of Pennsylvania B.A.
Professional Medical Medicine - Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University M.D.
Graduate Training Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health M.P.H.
Internship Surgery - East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital Intern
Residency Radiology - University of North Carolina School of Medicine Resident
Chief Resident Radiology - University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chief Resident
Fellowship Interventional Radiology - Emory University School of Medicine Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Son L, Couldwell M, Anand K, Cizman Z, Smith (2024). Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to right heart catheterization during placement of a left atrial appendage closure device. Radiology case reports, 20(1), 297-303.
  2. Geranios KC, Littau MS, Park SS, Baker TB, Gilcrease GW, Cizman Z, Smith T, Baker M (2024). Localized hepatocellular carcinoma: Is liver-directed therapy alone as efficacious as surgical resection?. Surgery, 179, 108939.
  3. Cizman Z, Zachery Paden W, Smith T, Wilhite S, Strain D, Saad (2024). Endovascular retrieval of a migrated covered stent from the pulmonary artery. Radiology case reports, 19(6), 2117-2120.
  4. Oesterling AE, Kenlan DE, Cizman (2023). Coronary Artery Air Embolism in the Non-operating room Anesthesia Setting. Anesthesiology, 138(2), 216-217.
  5. Oesterling AE, Kenlan DE, Cizman (2023). Coronary Artery Air Embolism in the Non-operating Room Anesthesia Setting: Reply. Anesthesiology,
  6. Cizman Z, Saad (2023). Transplant Hepatic Artery Complications. Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology, 26(4), 100923.
  7. Kaufman C, Adkison G, Smith T, Jenkins L, Cizman (2022). Single Institution Outcome of Minimally Invasive Enterocutaneous Fistula Management Utilizing the Biodesign® Fistula Plug. Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, 45(6), 846-851.
  8. Weber SN, Al-Dulaimi R, Quencer KB, Kaufman C, Cizman Z, Eiswirth P, Brown K (2022). Paracentesis: Faster and easier using the RenovaRP® pump. Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey), 28(2), 166-170.
  9. Smith TA, Hardman RL, Jenkins L, Marashi K, O'Hara R, Cizman (2021). Extracellular Matrix Enterocutaneous Fistula Plugs Show Promise for Low-Flow Colocutaneous and Enterocutaneous Fistulae. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology, 32(1), 128-134.
  10. Quencer KB, Tadros AS, Marashi KB, Cizman Z, Reiner E, O'Hara R, Oklu (2018). Bleeding after Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: Incidence, Causes and Treatments. Journal of clinical medicine, 7(5),
  11. Cizman Z, Isaacson A, Burke (2016). Short- to Midterm Safety and Efficacy of Prostatic Artery Embolization: A Systematic Review. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology, 27(10), 1487-1493.e1.
  12. Cizman Z, Hammer M, Mollard B, Morgan R, Ballenger Z, Runner GJ, Heitkamp DE, Resnik (2016). A Resident Perspective on Adding Value as Radiologists. Academic radiology, 23(4), 517-20.
  13. Hammer MM, Shetty AS, Cizman Z, McWilliams SR, Holt DK, Gould JE, Evens R (2015). Results of the 2015 Survey of the American Alliance of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology. Academic radiology, 22(10), 1308-16.
  14. Rodriguez R, Cizman Z, Hong K, Koliatsos A, Georgiades (2011). Prospective analysis of the safety and efficacy of percutaneous cryoablation for pT1NxMx biopsy-proven renal cell carcinoma. Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, 34(3), 573-8.

Review

  1. Anand K, Cizman Z, Smith T, Strain D, Patel S, Campsen J, Baker T, Saad (2023). Persistent Bleeding after Coil Embolization of a Pancreatic Transplant Pseudoaneurysm: Should Covered Stents Be the Primary Management?. Seminars in interventional radiology, 40(3), 283-285.

Case Report

  1. Cizman Z, Paden WZ, Smith T, Wilhite S, Strain D, Saad (2024). Endovascular retrieval of a migrated covered stent from the pulmonary artery. Radiology case reports, 19(6), 2117-2120.
  2. Fall D, Smith T, Prazak AM, Cizman Z, Iravani (2023). Acute decompensation of patient following an outpatient CT-guided needle biopsy: A case report. Radiology case reports, 18(3), 1261-1263.

Letter

  1. Smith T, Cizman Z, Wilhite S, Strain D, Ray C, Saad (2025). Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Access Utilizing a 16-F Balloon Valve Sheath Allowing Large-Bore Thrombectomy and Multiple Parallel Catheter Thrombolysis for Acute Portomesenteric Thrombosis. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology, 36(7), 1212-1215.
  2. Smith T; Paden WZ; Cizman Z; Strain D; Saad (2024). A New Indication for Percutaneous Cholecystostomy: Methotrexate Toxicity Due to Gallbladder Sequestration. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology, 35(2), P320-321.