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Prof. MUDr. Jan Plzak, Ph.D.
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. MUDr. Jan Plzak, Ph.D.

otolaryngology, head and neck surgery
otolaryngology, head and neck surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPublicationsOnline Consultations
93%26 years9.8/10150No

Overview

Country, City
Czechia, Prague
Health facility
University Hospital Motol Prague
Medical unit
Department of otolaryngology

About the doctor

Introducing Prof. MUDr. Jan Plzak, Ph. D. , a highly experienced doctor specializing in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. With over 25 years of practice, he is renowned for his expertise in the field. He has an impressive educational background, having studied human medicine at the prestigious Charles University, where he also obtained his medical license and successfully defended his doctoral thesis. Prof. Plzak's career has taken him to renowned medical institutions across Europe. He has worked as a researcher at the Center for Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering at Charles University in Prague and completed residencies at esteemed hospitals in Madrid and Bergen. He has also received additional qualifications in head and neck surgery. Currently, he serves as the Head of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Motol Prague. Prof. Plzak's commitment to his profession is demonstrated through his extensive scientific publications, with over 150 to his name. His research interests include the treatment of benign parotid tumors, thyroid microcarcinoma, and the detection of cancers using advanced imaging techniques. Prof. Plzak's broad experience, expertise, and dedication to his field make him a trusted and respected doctor in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Patients under his care can expect top-quality treatment and innovative approaches to their healthcare needs.

Skills & Expertise

head
neck
carcinoma
surgery
cancer
neck squamous cell
cell carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
thyroid
parotid
gland
head neck surgery
otolaryngology
head neck cancer
benign parotid tumors
parotid tumors
tumor
vestibular schwannoma
schwannoma
ear
papillomatosis
vestibular compensation
laryngeal papillomatosis
flexible videoendoscopy
stromal fibroblasts
thyroid microcarcinoma
rhinosinusitis
parotid gland
facial nerve
thyroid gland
sleep apnea
endoscopy
squamous cell cancer
face
videoendoscopy
oropharynx
parapharyngeal tumors
cystic carcinoma
palatine tonsils
total laryngectomy
chronic tonsillitis
lymphatic tissue
postoperative leakage
endoscopic laser
endonasal approach
hypopharyngeal cancer
laryngeal cancer
dendritic cells
hearing loss
thyroid carcinoma

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1992-1998 Studied human medicine at the Charles University
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1998-2001 Postgraduate doctoral studies in biomedicine at the Charles University
  • 2001 Defended doctoral thesis at the Charles University
  • 2001-2005 Obtaining specialization in otolaryngology
  • 2002 Residency at the Department of ENT and head and neck surgery, faculty of clinical medicine Mannheim of the Karl Ruprecht University of Heidelberg
  • 2005-2009 Researcher at the center for cell therapy and tissue engineering at Charles University in Prague
  • 2007 Residency of the Department of ENT and head and neck surgery at the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid
  • 2009 Residency of the Department of ENT and head and neck surgery at the Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen
  • 2009 Associate Professor of the otorhinolaryngology
  • 2011 Residency at the Department of ENT of the University of Insubria
  • 2013 Professor of the otorhinolaryngology
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of head and neck surgery
Experience
  • 2017 Head of the Department of otolaryngology at the University Hospital Motol Prague
Awards & Memberships
  • 2019 Secretary General of the Confederation of European Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
  • 2020 Chairman of the Czech Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
  • Member of the Collegium Oto-Rhino Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum

Languages

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English
Czech flag
Czech

Publications

Comparison of narrow-band imaging with autofluorescence imaging for endoscopic detection of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil.

November, 2023

THE COVID-19 FRONTIERS - SINK OR SWIM

October, 2023

Utility of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in parotid pleomorphic adenoma diagnosis and management.

10 July, 2023

Location

V Úvalu, 84, 150 06 Prague, Czechia

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. MUDr. Jan Plzak, Ph.D.?

The primary specialization of the doctor is otolaryngology, head and neck surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. MUDr. Jan Plzak, Ph.D. has been practicing for more than 26 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. MUDr. Jan Plzak, Ph.D. expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in head, neck, carcinoma, surgery, cancer.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. MUDr. Jan Plzak, Ph.D. doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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