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Prof. Dr. Assaf Zeltzer
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. Assaf Zeltzer

plastic and reconstructive surgery
plastic and reconstructive surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
91%21 years9.8/10$$$62Yes

Overview

Country, City
Israel, Haifa
Health facility
Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
Medical unit
Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery

About the doctor

Professor Dr. Assaf Zeltzer is a highly accomplished plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is currently the Director of the Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel. Dr. Zeltzer's impressive career includes a wide range of specialized training and expertise. He has obtained licenses for medical practice and specialization in general surgery and additional training in microsurgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has worked at renowned institutions such as the University Hospital Ghent and Gazi University of Ankara. Dr. Zeltzer's contributions to plastic and reconstructive surgery are evident through his extensive scientific publications, with 62 publications to his name. His research focuses on various aspects of lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, and innovative surgical techniques. He has received prestigious awards and recognitions, such as the Gold Medal from the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum and the Prize for best international publication from the American Society of Plastic Surgery. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr. Zeltzer is considered a leading expert. He is involved in professional societies and associations, including the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery and the International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Patients can trust that they are receiving the highest quality of care under the guidance of Professor Dr. Assaf Zeltzer.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
plastic
breast
flap
lymphedema
reconstructive surgery
reconstruction
breast reconstruction
lymphedema surgery
limb
cancer
microsurgery
limb lymphedema
aesthetic
plastic surgery
otoplasty
lymph node
breast cancer
burns
skin
lymphovenous bypass
abdominal
free flap
lip replantation
reversed abdominoplasty
breast enhancement
venous flap
lumbar artery
chest wall deformity
sacral pressure
breast rejuvenation
edemas face
microchondrectomies sutures
silicone implant
cancerrelated lymphedema
splitthickness skin grafts
oncoplastic technique
nipple reconstruction
ulnar nerve
breast tumors
skin grafts
pyoderma gangrenosum
lymphovenous microsurgery
aesthetic surgery
hydrosurgery
monsplasty
nipple
abdominoplasty
wounds
lip

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 2003 Studied human medicine at the University of Antwerp
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • 2003-2005 Additional training in microsurgery at the Catholic University of Louvain
  • 2006-2007 Fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the SOS Mains Lille
  • Fellow of the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum
  • Fellow in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Gazi University of Ankara
  • 2007-2011 Resident and fellow at the Coupure Center for plastic surgery in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital Ghent
  • 2011 Received additional qualifications in the field of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery with high honors at the University Gent
  • 2018 Habilitation and a teaching license at the University of Brussels: “Maximizing safety and efficacy in lymphedema surgery: past, present and future perspectives”
Experience
  • 2003-2006 General surgery at the Jolimont Hospital Center
  • 2011 Private plastic surgery practice in the heart of Brussels
  • 2012 Senior Staff Member at the Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital Brussel
  • 2013-2018 Consultant at the Leopold Park Clinic
  • 2015 Co-founder of the European Center for Lymphedema Surgery in Brussels
  • 2016 Director at the Life Clinic of Brussels
  • 2018 Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Chirec Hospital Group
  • 2019 Professor at the Free University of Brussels
  • 2021 Director, Department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
  • 2021 Director at the European Center for Lymphedema Surgery in Brussels
  • Teaching Professor of clinical anatomy at the Free University of Brussels
Awards & Memberships
  • 2011 Gold Medal from the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum
  • 2012 Prize Guido Matton for best publication
  • 2014 Prize for best international publication of the American Society of Plastic Surgery
  • 2016-2019 President of the surgical section and Secretary-General of the Belgian Society of Lymphology
  • 2019 President of the Belgian Society of Lymphology
  • 2019–2021 Co-founder and Chairman of the Belgian Association for Lymphedema
  • Active Member of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Active Member of the International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Active Member of the Belgian Association of Lymphedema
  • Active Member of the European Association of Lymphedema
  • Active Member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Languages

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English
Hebrew flag
Hebrew

Publications

Biomaterials in the clinical treatment of lymphedema - a systematic review

September, 2023

Evaluation of a novel anastomotic device in the animal model: A feasibility, safety, and efficacy study

July, 2023

Using an Elastomeric Skin Protectant to Manage Donor Site Wounds of Split-thickness Skin Grafts: A Case Series

July, 2023

Location

HaAliya HaShniya St, 8, 3109601 Haifa, Israel

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Assaf Zeltzer?

The primary specialization of the doctor is plastic and reconstructive surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Assaf Zeltzer has been practicing for more than 21 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. Assaf Zeltzer expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, plastic, breast, flap, lymphedema.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. Assaf Zeltzer performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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