Dr. János Plósz
Chief Clinician, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (Endomedix Debrecen)
Professional Manifesto
Primum nil nocere – first and foremost, do no harm! Aegrotis cum humanitate et patientia assiste – care for the sick with kindness and patience.
About Us & Areas of Expertise
I am a specialist with roots in Sárospatak, boasting outstanding academic achievements and several decades of clinical experience. I obtained my medical degree with a summa cum laude distinction from the University of Debrecen, and in recognition of my career achievements, I was awarded the state-sponsored László Batthyány-Strattmann Prize. For many years, I also served as chief auditor at the Kenézy Gyula Hospital in Debrecen, which instilled the highest standards of patient safety and quality management into my day-to-day practice.
My main areas of activity and specialisation are for endoscopic examinations (gastroscopy, colonoscopy) and procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, which focuses on outpatient gastroenterological care and the treatment of functional bowel disorders.
During my clinical work, I have gained particular expertise in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and in the comprehensive care of patients with pancreatitis. My commitment to research is demonstrated by my participation, as an investigator, in numerous international clinical drug trials (biological therapy studies) aimed at the modern treatment of IBD.
Professional experience & Career path
- 2025 – present: Private Medical Care | Endomedix Ltd.
- 2025 – present: Senior Consultant (part-time) | University of Debrecen, Department of Gastroenterology, Endoscopy Unit
- 1999 – 2025: Head of Clinical Services (from 2023), Chief Hospital Consultant (from 2016) | University of Debrecen, Kenézy Gyula Campus, Gastroenterology Laboratory and Department of Internal Medicine (formerly Kenézy Gyula Hospital)
- 2005 – 2007: Lead Auditor | Gyula Kenézy Hospital and Outpatient Clinic
Education & Qualifications
- 2007 – Specialist examination in gastroenterology
- 2005 – Specialist examination in internal medicine
- 1999 – Degree in General Medicine (Summa cum laude) | University of Debrecen Faculty of Medicine
- Secondary school: Sárospatak Reformed College Grammar School
Academic work & Awards
My research and publications focus primarily on the diagnosis of gastric cancer and on investigating the effectiveness of sentinel lymph node mapping techniques.
- 2021: The László Batthyány-Strattmann Award (a ministerial honour awarded in recognition of outstanding professional work in the field of healthcare)
- Language skills: English (Type B intermediate language examination, 1999), German and Latin studies.
Key professional publications:
- D. Tóth, S. Kathy, T. Csobán, Z. Kincses, J. Plósz, M. Török: A prospective, consecutive study on sentinel lymph node mapping in gastric cancer: experiences from Hungary. World J Surg (2011) 35:S291
- D. Tóth, Z. Kincses, J. Plósz, M. Török, I. Kovács, C. Kiss, L. Damjanovich: The value of sentinel lymph node mapping using a blue-dye-only method in gastric cancer: A single-centre experience from North-East Hungary. Gastric Cancer 2011, Vol. 14, pp. 360–364
- D. Tóth, S. Kathy, T. Csobán, Z. Kincses, J. Plósz, Török M, Damjanovich L: Prospective comparative study of sentinel lymph node mapping in gastric cancer – submucosal versus subserosal marking method. Hungarian Surgery 2012; 65(1): 3–8