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Prof. MUDr. Josef Vymazal, DSc.
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. MUDr. Josef Vymazal, DSc.

neurology and radiology
neurology and radiology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPublicationsOnline Consultations
94%38 years9.9/10400No

Overview

Country, City
Czechia, Prague
Health facility
Academic Hospital Na Homolce Prague
Medical unit
Department of radiology

About the doctor

Dr. Josef Vymazal is a highly experienced and accomplished doctor who specializes in neurology and radiology. With a career spanning 37 years, he has made significant contributions to the medical field. Dr. Vymazal studied human medicine at Charles University and obtained a license for medical practice. He completed his residency at the Department of Neurology in Prague and received a Ph. D. from Charles University. Dr. Vymazal's expertise extends beyond his clinical work. He has served as the Professor and Head of the Department of Radiology at the prestigious Academic Hospital Na Homolce in Prague since 2008. Additionally, he has held positions as the Deputy Minister of Health and adviser to the Minister of Health in the Czech Republic. With over 400 scientific publications, Dr. Vymazal is recognized for his groundbreaking research and contributions to the field. His work focuses on thrombus imaging, neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, and the correlation between imaging, genetics, and clinical parameters in conditions like Huntington's disease. Dr. Vymazal's extensive experience and dedication to research and clinical practice make him an exceptional doctor. His expertise in both neurology and radiology allows him to provide comprehensive and specialized care to his patients. With his impressive track record and commitment to advancing medical knowledge, Dr. Vymazal is truly a leader.

Skills & Expertise

brain
sclerosis
cerebrospinal fluid
radiosurgery
glioblastoma
tumor
multiple sclerosis
magnetic resonance imaging
gamma knife radiosurgery
mri
disseminated sclerosis
radiology
neurology
lesions
trigeminal neuralgia
gadobenate
brain stem
stereotactic radiosurgery
nervous system
neuralgia
atrophy
eye
white matter
gray matter
ganglia
deep brain stimulation
gadolinium
basal ganglia
temporal lobe
epilepsy
liver
recurrent glioblastomas
central nervous system
lobe epilepsy
mesial temporal lobe
adenomas
multiple system atrophy
temporal lobe epilepsy
cavernomas
levodopa
malformations
movements disorders
cerebral hemispheres
ophthalmic radiosurgery
brain tumours
computer tomography
magnetic stimulation
glioblastoma multiforme
cerebral ischemia
pituitary adenomas

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1986 Studied human medicine at the Charles University
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1986-1991 Resident at the Department of neurology of the Thomayer Hospital, Prague, Postgraduate Medical School in Prague
  • 1989 Ph.D. at the Charles University
  • 1991-1996 Fellow with clinical privileges at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland
  • 1994 Obtaining specialization in neurology
  • 1996 United States medical licensing examination
  • 1999 First certification in radiology
  • 2003 Board examination in radiology
  • 2005 Doctor of science at the Academy of Sciences in the Czech Republic
  • 2005 Habilitation in the field of neurology
  • 2005 Associate Professor of neurology
Experience
  • 1996 Department of radiology at the Academic Hospital Na Homolce Prague
  • 2008 Professor and Head of the Department of radiology at the Academic Hospital Na Homolce Prague
Awards & Memberships
  • 2014-2016 Deputy Minister of Health in Czech Republic
  • 2018 Adviser to Minister of Health in the Czech Republic
  • Chair of the Czech delegation at the Global Radiology Continuing Medical Education
  • Reviewer for internationally impacted journals: "Magnetic Resonance in Medicine", "Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging", and "European Radiology"
  • Editor for "Neuroradiology" and "Czech Radiology"
  • Member of the editorial board of the "Czech and Slovak Neurology and Neurosurgery"
  • Member of the editorial board of the "Cor and Vasa"
  • Member of the editorial board of the "Neuroradiology"

Languages

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English
Czech flag
Czech

Publications

P11.25.A TUMOR TREATING FIELDS (TTFIELDS) REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF OVERALL SURVIVAL

September, 2023

Association of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy with survival in newly diagnosed glioblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

July, 2023

Real-world experience with tumor treating fields (TTFields) in newly diagnosed glioblastoma: A survival meta-analysis with systematic review.

June, 2023

Location

Roentgenova, 37, 150 00 Prague, Czechia

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. MUDr. Josef Vymazal, DSc.?

The primary specialization of the doctor is neurology and radiology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. MUDr. Josef Vymazal, DSc. has been practicing for more than 38 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. MUDr. Josef Vymazal, DSc. expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in brain, sclerosis, cerebrospinal fluid, radiosurgery, glioblastoma.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. MUDr. Josef Vymazal, DSc. doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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