I was born in Szeged in 1973 – my father worked as a dental technician and my mother as a dental assistant. It’s a classic story: I wanted to be a doctor from childhood, and my parents supported me throughout. I completed my primary, secondary, and university studies in Szeged. I studied biophysics at Radnóti Miklós High School in preparation for my career choice, and I didn’t change my mind during medical school either. I was attracted to manual work, the surgical profession (but any surgical profession): the possibility of relatively quick, spectacular, independent solutions to diseases. Within surgery, I was captivated by the difficulty and beauty of vascular surgery and the good team spirit, so within a few years I found myself in the team of leading vascular surgeon Róbert Sipka, where my enthusiasm was appreciated and I was ablea to treat patients from diagnosis through surgery to care. In addition to vascular surgery, I became interested in kidney transplantation at an early stage, and I currently practice these two specialties at the SZTE Surgical Clinic, supplemented by a little general surgical activity.
Some of my most memorable experiences during my studies were: surgical training under Dr. Ernő Csajbók at the surgical department in Hódmezővásárhely as a medical student; general surgery training at the Augusta Krankenhaus in Düsseldorf, focusing on vascular surgery and interventional procedures; kidney transplantation at the Budapest Transplant and Surgery Clinic; and visits to the Interventional Laboratory at Szolnok Hospital.
Between 2011 and 2013, I spent two years in Manchester, where I worked in the kidney and pancreas transplant department.
I have a grown son from my previous marriage who lives in Budapest, and I am raising two young daughters with my wife, which fulfills and motivates me.
My hobbies: I really enjoy DIY, especially working with wood. I find it difficult to find time for travel and squash these days.
What I like about modern varicose vein surgery is that, after learning how to use duplex ultrasound, we can see the complex anatomy behind what appear to be similar-looking varicose veins, and finally perform targeted, minimally invasive procedures instead of one type of surgery.
“The most important moment in our lives: The one we are currently experiencing. The most important person in our lives: The one standing right in front of us. And the most important feeling is love.”
The goal of all healthcare is to solve the patient’s problem as effectively as possible, i.e., to ensure that the intervention results in the fastest possible recovery time, the least possible pain, the best possible outcome, and the lowest possible chance of recurrence. The two most important factors in this are the doctor and the patient.
It is easy to see that the intervention will be most successful if both sides are as well prepared as possible for the date of the intervention. In developing our clinic, selecting our staff, providing training, and purchasing equipment, we always keep in mind that we want to treat our patients with the latest equipment and the best-trained staff available.
The other most important factor is the patient, i.e. your cooperation. Every person comes to us in a different physical and mental state, with different comorbidities and different types of problems, so it is important to discuss on an individual basis exactly how to prepare for a procedure and what you can and cannot do after surgery or laser treatment, for example. Therefore, an important part of success is that you follow our recommendations and advice after the examination or procedure.
What has been described so far may be true for any service. Today’s times suggest that even healthcare or health is just a “service” that can be purchased, where demand, supply, results, and money determine how things work.
However, there is something extra in the doctor-patient relationship, because when someone decides to be examined or operated on by a doctor, a contract is formed between them. This contract is not only about results, risks, and price, but above all about something unspoken: trust, because the patient entrusts us with their greatest treasure, their health.
The patient allows the doctor to touch, for example, their leg—something we would not allow just anyone to do—or to share confidential information about themselves.
The doctor respects the patient’s requests, keeps their secrets, tries to resolve their complaints, and helps them heal. This cannot be a one-sided “service”; it takes two people. It is this human connection that helps the patient overcome obstacles, fear, anxiety, and unpleasant moments in such an unusual situation. It is this trust that gives medicine the quality we truly love, because it makes our success a shared one. Trust cannot be bought, and it is difficult to earn, but we sincerely strive to deserve it. That is why no one leaves us feeling let down or with unanswered questions.
Best regards,
The VeinStream Clinic Team
