Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South
Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
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Patient Rating
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.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Not sure who he is.
He was very thorough
Dr. Cizman did a great job explaining the process, and why he was asking the questions it was, and he gave me the time needed to understand my options.
Poor guy never gets a word in edgewise...
he was amazing and was super kind.
Awesome
I have had nothing but positive experiences with HCI and the U of U hospital and this virtual appointment was no different, very positive.
This is my first meeting with Dr. Ziga but I trust he can help me to reduce my stress with my symtom of liver cancer
he is wonderful informative and caring
He's right there. Focused and bright. The procedure is on the [DATE REMOVED]. We'll see how that goes
Always up front with information. Explains things and makes sure you understand fully.
Excellent Dr
yes, i would like to my friends about my story
This was a very short visit. Biopsies taken on 12/17/21 showed no malignancies, which was unexpected, as HCC was diagnosed based on prior imaging results. Explanation of what the lesions seen in imaging vs what the biopsies showed was somewhat vague, probably because answer is not clearly known.
Dr. Cizman is awesome!
A great dude
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.
Outstanding provider.
Thoroughly explained in Laymans terms the issues for several options, took my feelings into consideration, great bedside manner
he was very informative seem to be on top of his game. very personable .
He didn't provide clear info on the result of treatment, which left me severely impaired. He said he'd refer me to rehab services but it's been 2 weeks and there has been no follow-up.
I was already familiar with the procedure and the explanations were in line with what I already knew. The doctor provided details that I didn't have and answered all of my questions.
Good
Good
I appreciated the support shown.
no problem
Outstanding provider.
Outstanding health provider.
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
Dr Cizman is an excellent doctor! He has been apart of my care for 3 years now and I trust him with my life!
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.
Dr. Cizman is GOOD. A good guy, who listened to me as a patient. He is not full of himself. A regular guy with a high degree of medical information, that puts his skills to good use. He delivers on whatever plan he agrees upon with his patient. I highly recommend him.
Again, this visit was scheduled so far in advance, no plan or objective was specified. We had to reschedule to come back for an ultrasound for another time.
Dr. Cizman has been great throughout a series of procedures stretching over months. I love the way he explains things in laymans terms so that theyre understandable.
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.
Very personable and professional always felt comfortable with Dr Cizman and his staff
Dr Cizman has been a phenomenal health care provider. He makes me feel comfortable. Treats me with respect and courtesy and helps make some difficult things seem more approachable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a IR doctor/surgeon.
I was very nervous and he made me fell at ease, thank you. His nurse practitioner was wonderful going though first MRI, I understood everything very nice lady. Intern was very much so on the ball. So Merry Christmas to you Doctor looking forward to hearing from you & your staff or though the V.A. [NAME REMOVED]
I feel very encouraged by plan laid out by doctors. It's like a miracle for me.
He explained the options clearly. Appreciate his concern for winter driving. I could see a twinkle in his eye. That is important to me!
Dr. Cizman is great, really knows what he is doing.
Intelligent discussions, thoughtful, collaborative, and all in all, a good visit.
Dr. Cizman has always shown me caring professionalism.
Smart and compassionate!
Excellence! As a surgeon and person! I thank him for restoring my health.
I would recommend Dr. Cizman for his expert advise and care.
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]
Doctor Cizman has been nothing but nice to me. Tells me what I need to do straight up. Skier for life ?
Dr. Cizman is a good doctor.
Great personality and superior involvement in my care; earns the highest praise ever!
Amazing doctor. Would recommend him to anyone
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.
I TRUST DR CIZMAN COMPLETELY. HES NEVER IN A HURRY UNTIL ALL IS DISCUSED.
Very kind Dr. He explained everything that was happening which was great. He was always concerned about my comfort.
Dr cizman is very caring and professional. He doesn't hurry through Anything. I'm greatfull for him.
He's a compassionate human being who made me a cancer survivor.
He's Great!
I think huntsman is a great facility. just seem to be understaffed. I feel more like a number than a patient.
Dr Cizman is great helped me thru my liver issues/Cancer..I would Recommend him to everyone..Dr Sarah Gilligan is the best to but I think she just work at U of U not Huntsman ..Dr Rodriguez is well appreciated to for recommending Dr Cizman..those 3 Deserve much praise..God bless them so much..even though I am still not out of the woods yet..I would recommend those 3 always
Dr. Cizman was great at explaining the procedure and follow up care
Very pleasant, has a great personality and passes the positivity on to the patient. Answers questions in laymens terms and if you need more details he has them. Doesnt seem rushed, treats you like youre his priority.
Didnt even meet him.
He's an awesome doctor who knows a lot. I've been lucky to get in with him. Would totally recommend
Doctor Cizman is a consummate professional.
good experience in spite of concerns due to Corona virus.
He appears caring, and wanted me to understand the procedures considered. Including showing the scans they were going by.
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!!!
Dr Cizman is a great Dr
Spent time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. Very careing manor
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!!
this dr and team are amazing. he cares and he's so smart.
Kind and easy to work with
Brilliant man.
Dr. Cizman is a good doctor.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Radiology & Imaging Sciences
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biology Basis of Behavior Program - University of Pennsylvania | B.A. |
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| 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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),
- 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.
- 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.
- Oesterling AE, Kenlan DE, Cizman (2023). Coronary Artery Air Embolism in the Non-operating room Anesthesia Setting. Anesthesiology, 138(2), 216-217.
- Oesterling AE, Kenlan DE, Cizman (2023). Coronary Artery Air Embolism in the Non-operating Room Anesthesia Setting: Reply. Anesthesiology,
- Cizman Z, Saad (2023). Transplant Hepatic Artery Complications. Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology, 26(4), 100923.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Review
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Letter
- 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.
- 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.