Ziga Cizman
( out of 41 reviews )

Ziga Cizman, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Salt Lake City
801-581-2967

University of Utah Hospital

Radiology
Salt Lake City
801-581-2967

  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Radiology (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 41 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    November 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!

    October 16, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

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

    September 17, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    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.

    July 03, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    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.

    May 25, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Cizman is a good doctor.

    March 22, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Doctor Cizman has been nothing but nice to me. Tells me what I need to do straight up. Skier for life ?

    February 29, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Excellence! As a surgeon and person! I thank him for restoring my health.

    February 08, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Cizman is a good doctor.

    January 14, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    he is wonderful informative and caring

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  • 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 and Academic Information

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

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Geranios KC, Littau MS, Park SS, Baker TB, Gilcrease GW, Cizman Z, Smith T, Baker MS (2024). Localized hepatocellular carcinoma: Is liver-directed therapy alone as efficacious as surgical resection? Surgery, 108939. (Read full article)
    2. Son L, Couldwell M, Anand K, Cizman Z, Smith T (2024). Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to right heart catheterization during placement of a left atrial appendage closure device. Radiol Case Rep, 20(1), 297-303. (Read full article)
    3. Cizman Z, Saad W (2023). Transplant Hepatic Artery Complications. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol, 26(4), 100923. (Read full article)
    4. Oesterling AE, Kenlan DE, Cizman Z (2023). Coronary Artery Air Embolism in the Non-operating Room Anesthesia Setting: Reply. Anesthesiology. (Read full article)
    5. Oesterling AE, Kenlan DE, Cizman Z (2022). Coronary Artery Air Embolism in the Non-operating room Anesthesia Setting. Anesthesiology, 138(2), 216-217. (Read full article)
    6. Kaufman C, Adkison G, Smith T, Jenkins L, Cizman Z (2022). Single Institution Outcome of Minimally Invasive Enterocutaneous Fistula Management Utilizing the Biodesign® Fistula Plug. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol, 45(6), 846-851. (Read full article)
    7. Weber SN, Al-Dulaimi R, Quencer KB, Kaufman C, Cizman Z, Eiswirth P, Brown KT (2022). Paracentesis: Faster and easier using the RenovaRP® pump. Diagn Interv Radiol, 28(2), 166-170. (Read full article)
    8. 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. (Read full article)
    9. 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). (Read full article)
    10. Cizman Z, Isaacson A, Burke C (2016). Short- to Midterm Safety and Efficacy of Prostatic Artery Embolization: A Systematic Review. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 27(10), 1487-1493.e1. (Read full article)
    11. Cizman Z, Hammer M, Mollard B, Morgan R, Ballenger Z, Runner GJ, Heitkamp DE, Resnik C (2016). A Resident Perspective on Adding Value as Radiologists. Acad Radiol, 23(4), 517-20. (Read full article)
    12. Hammer MM, Shetty AS, Cizman Z, McWilliams SR, Holt DK, Gould JE, Evens RG (2015). Results of the 2015 Survey of the American Alliance of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology. Acad Radiol, 22(10), 1308-16. (Read full article)
    13. Rodriguez R, Cizman Z, Hong K, Koliatsos A, Georgiades C (2011). Prospective analysis of the safety and efficacy of percutaneous cryoablation for pT1NxMx biopsy-proven renal cell carcinoma. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol, 34(3), 573-8. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Anand K, Cizman Z, Smith T, Strain D, Patel S, Campsen J, Baker T, Saad W (2023). Persistent Bleeding after Coil Embolization of a Pancreatic Transplant Pseudoaneurysm: Should Covered Stents Be the Primary Management? [Review]. Semin Intervent Radiol, 40(3), 283-285. (Read full article)

    Case Report

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

    Letter

    1. Smith T Paden WZ Cizman Z Strain D Saad W (2024). A New Indication for Percutaneous Cholecystostomy: Methotrexate Toxicity Due to Gallbladder Sequestration [Letter to the editor]. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 35(2), P320-321.

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