Ajit Pothen
Specialist In Otolaryngology / Head And Neck Oncology
Merzhausen
Summary
Dynamic Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Oncology Specialist with extensive experience at various university hospitals seeking the opportunity to support pharmacological medical development as a new endeavor. Excelling in patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to convert patient requirements into effective cancer treatment plans, enhancing outcomes through evidence-based practices. Strong cancer research publication background complements comprehensive medical knowledge and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
15
15
Certificates
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Otolaryngology Specialist Private Practice
Self-employed
02.2018 - Current
- Conducts patient assessments to identify ear, nose, and throat conditions.
- Improves patient outcomes by providing accurate diagnoses and developing personalized treatment plans for various otolaryngology disorders.
- Manages financial as well as HR requirements.
Locum Head and Neck Consultant
Queens Medical Center
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Conducted primary head and neck cancer service.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient service delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to elevate quality standards in care.
Consultant Head and Neck Oncological Surgeon
University Medical Center (UMC Utrecht)
02.2010 - 02.2017
- Provided high level care for patients with head and neck cancer.
- Organized workshops and courses to teach future head and neck oncologists..
- Conducted surgical and non surgical research with 8 per-reviewed articles in known head and neck journals.
- Analyzed healthcare processes to identify areas for operational improvement, often collaborating with patient organizations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align clinical services with strategic objectives with special regards to research and clinical work.
Consultant Otolaryngology Surgeon
Helios Klinik Leipziger Land
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Led patient care teams to develop and enhance treatment protocols and ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based practices to improve surgical treatment of head and neck cancer patients.
- Mentored junior physicians, fostering professional growth and enhancing clinical skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient management strategies.
Fellow Head and Neck Surgery
Queens Medical Center
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Training in head and neck oncology and surgery.
- Assessment of new patients with probable cancer.
- Training in pathology, radiology, medical oncology and radiotherapy for head and neck cancer patients.
Education
Superspecialisation in Head And Neck Oncology -
Dutch Association of Otolaryngology/Head&Neck Onco
Utrecht, Netherlands 02.2010 - 02.2012
Specialisation - Otolaryngology
Medical Association of North Rhine
Düsseldorf, Germany 12.2002 - 04.2008
MBBS Medical License - Medicine
State Examination Office For Healthcare Professions
Hannover, Germany 09.1995 - 06.2004
Skills
Comprehensive medical knowledge in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Oncology
Timeline
Otolaryngology Specialist Private Practice
Self-employed
02.2018 - Current
Locum Head and Neck Consultant
Queens Medical Center
02.2017 - 04.2017
Course "Write an anrticle and get it published"
09-2014
Teach the Teachers Ib
12-2013
Teach the Teachers Ia
11-2013
4Th International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Head & Neck Oncology
02-2013
Basic course on Regulations and Organisation for clinical investigators
12-2012
Principles in Head and Neck Reconstruction
11-2011
10Th International Netherlands Cancer institute Head and Neck Symposium
04-2011
Introduction to clinical and fundamental Oncology, Ellecom
03-2011
4Th Leuven Course on Head and Neck Imaging
01-2011
Current Concepts in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology, Frankfurt
10-2010
Clinical Laser use in ORL, Utrecht
08-2010
Consultant Head and Neck Oncological Surgeon
University Medical Center (UMC Utrecht)
02.2010 - 02.2017
Superspecialisation in Head And Neck Oncology -
Dutch Association of Otolaryngology/Head&Neck Onco
02.2010 - 02.2012
2Nd European Head and Neck Course, Amsterdam
10-2009
Consultant Otolaryngology Surgeon
Helios Klinik Leipziger Land
06.2008 - 01.2010
7Th Copenhagen-Nottingham Head, Neck and Nose Dissection Course
06-2008
Teaching, IFCR India
01-2008
RCSLT Head and Neck Oncology SIG
09-2007
Fellow Head and Neck Surgery
Queens Medical Center
02.2007 - 02.2008
Specialisation - Otolaryngology
Medical Association of North Rhine
12.2002 - 04.2008
MBBS Medical License - Medicine
State Examination Office For Healthcare Professions
09.1995 - 06.2004
Certification
RCSLT Head and Neck Oncology SIG
Accomplishments
- Achieved to publish 8 per-reviewed articles in known head and neck journals.
- Conducted successfully randomized controlled trials.
- Conducted trials and introduced the thulium laser resection modality for oral cancer in Utrecht,NL.
- Collaborated with head and neck cancer patient organizations in developing a fast pathway for diagnose and treatment in Utrecht, Nl.
- Co-Founded "music and Cancer" and conducted two major concerts in 2014 and 2015 in Utrecht,NL.
- Taught three consecutive years at the "Hands on introductory course on head and neck oncology/surgery" from 2013 till 2015 in Utrecht, NL.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork from home optionLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Advanced (C1)
Publications
- Interobserver agreement of skeletal muscle mass measurement on head and neck CT imaging at the level of the third cervical vertebra.
Bril SI, Wendrich AW, Swartz JE, Wegner I, Pameijer F, Smid EJ, Bol GH, Pothen AJ, de Bree R.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Apr;276(4):1175-1182. doi: 10.1007/s00405-019-05307-w. Epub 2019 Jan 28.
- Feasibility of using head and neck CT imaging to assess skeletal muscle mass in head and neck cancer patients.
Swartz JE, Pothen AJ, Wegner I, Smid EJ, Swart KM, de Bree R, Leenen LP, Grolman W.
Oral Oncol. 2016 Nov;62:28-33. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2016.09.006. Epub 2016 Oct 3.
- Low skeletal muscle mass is a predictive factor for chemotherapy dose-limiting toxicity in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer.
Wendrich AW, Swartz JE, Bril SI, Wegner I, de Graeff A, Smid EJ, de Bree R, Pothen AJ.
Oral Oncol. 2017 Aug;71:26-33. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2017.05.012. Epub 2017 Jun 5.
- Poor prognosis in human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas that overexpress hypoxia inducible factor-1α.
Swartz JE, Pothen AJ, van Kempen PM, Stegeman I, Formsma FK, Cann EM, Willems SM, Grolman W.
Head Neck. 2016 Sep;38(9):1338-46. doi: 10.1002/hed.24445. Epub 2016 Mar 30.
- Use of the 2-μm continuous wave thulium laser for the resection of oral squamous cell carcinomas does not impair pathological assessment.
Pothen AJ, Evenboer J, Swartz JE, Willems SM, Van Cann EM, Janssen LM, van der Heijden GJ, Grolman W.
Lasers Surg Med. 2014 Oct;46(8):608-13. doi: 10.1002/lsm.22270. Epub 2014 Aug 25.
- Clinical implications of hypoxia biomarker expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review.
Swartz JE, Pothen AJ, Stegeman I, Willems SM, Grolman W.
Cancer Med. 2015 Jul;4(7):1101-16. doi: 10.1002/cam4.460. Epub 2015 Apr 27.
- Prognostic value of continued smoking on survival and recurrence rates in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review.
van Imhoff LC, Kranenburg GG, Macco S, Nijman NL, van Overbeeke EJ, Wegner I, Grolman W, Pothen AJ.
Head Neck. 2016 Apr;38 Suppl 1:E2214-20. doi: 10.1002/hed.24082. Epub 2015 Jul 30.
- p16INK4A and p14ARF gene promoter hypermethylation as prognostic biomarker in oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: a review.
Al-Kaabi A, van Bockel LW, Pothen AJ, Willems SM.
Dis Markers. 2014;2014:260549. doi: 10.1155/2014/260549. Epub 2014 Apr 7.
Interests
Music