Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)
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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.
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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),
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Dr Cizman is the BEST!
Easy to work with, would recommend to others.
Caring, very understanding to my issue. Offering alternatives if I desired. I'm sure he's the doctor for me...
Glad to have Dr Cizman as my health provider.
Brilliant man.
Kind and easy to work with
He's right there. Focused and bright. The procedure is on the [DATE REMOVED]. We'll see how that goes
I would recommend Dr. Cizman for his expert advise and care.
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
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.
Dr Cizman is a great Dr
Outstanding provider.
Excellent Dr
Always up front with information. Explains things and makes sure you understand fully.
Outstanding health provider.
Not sure who he is.
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!!
Spent time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. Very careing manor
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]
Outstanding provider.
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.
He's Great!
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!!!
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Dr Cizman is an excellent doctor! He has been apart of my care for 3 years now and I trust him with my life!
He appears caring, and wanted me to understand the procedures considered. Including showing the scans they were going by.