Professional Experience
Dr Zeithaml’s career demonstrates a strong commitment to modern surgical practice, patient-centred care, and minimally invasive procedures.
- Current position: Head of Surgery (Primář) of Day Surgery Centre at Hořovice Hospital in the Czech Republic
- Employer: Nemocnice Hořovice / Altoa Czech Hospital of Hořovice
- Previous roles: Surgeon at the surgical department of Mulac Hospital in Pilsen before joining Hořovice
- Procedural volume: The surgical department at Hořovice reports more than 80,000 procedures in its one-day care unit, supported by Dr Zeithaml’s leadership
- Leadership/mentorship: As the primář of the one-day surgery centre, Dr Zeithaml leads the surgical team and oversees elective surgical workflows, pre-operative assessment, and early discharge protocols
Academic Contributions
Information on Dr Zeithaml’s academic and research contributions is limited. Available data include:
- Teaching/mentorship: As a senior surgeon and department head, he mentors junior surgeons in day-surgery techniques
- Conference or lectures: Specific details regarding speaking engagements or courses are not publicly available
- Research interests: Focus on the one-day surgery model, minimally invasive techniques, and early discharge protocols
Areas of Expertise
Dr Zeithaml specialises in general surgery, with particular strengths in procedures suitable for efficient, safe day-surgery. His areas of expertise include:
- Hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, scar hernias)
- Gallbladder surgery (minimally invasive cholecystectomy)
- Varicose vein and venous condition surgery
- Hand and wrist surgery (e.g., carpal tunnel, Dupuytren’s contracture)
- Chronic wound care and small operative interventions
Publications and Research
Currently, no publicly listed peer-reviewed journal articles, books, or book chapters authored by Dr Petr Zeithaml are available. His expertise appears to be primarily clinical and procedural, focusing on surgical outcomes and efficient one-day care models.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr Zeithaml and his team emphasise patient comfort, modern techniques, and efficient care. His approach includes:
- Minimally invasive methods that reduce pain and recovery time
- Comprehensive pre-operative examinations to ensure safety
- Clear communication and personalised patient support
- Focus on comfort and high satisfaction for both local and international patients
- Availability of multilingual assistance and coordination for foreign patients
Professional Affiliations
- Primář (Lead Physician) of the Centre of One-Day Surgery, Surgical Department of Nemocnice Hořovice
- Member of the AKESO Holding healthcare network
FAQs
- Is Dr Petr Zeithaml board-certified?
- Yes. As the Lead Physician of the surgery department at Hořovice Hospital, Dr Zeithaml holds full specialist accreditation in general surgery in the Czech Republic.
- What types of surgeries does he perform?
- He performs general and minimally invasive surgeries including hernia repairs, gallbladder removal, varicose vein treatments, and hand/wrist operations.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. Hořovice Hospital welcomes international patients and provides full support, including translation and travel assistance.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Most surgeries are done within the one-day care model, allowing patients to go home the same day or within 24 hours.
- What languages does he speak?
- Czech and English (with translation services available for international patients).
- Where does Dr Zeithaml currently work?
- He is based at the Altoa | Czech Hospital of Hořovice in Hořovice, Czech Republic.
- What is his main area of expertise?
- His primary focus is on general surgery and minimally invasive day-surgery procedures, with particular experience in hernias and gallbladder conditions.
