Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten
Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten is an ENT specialist in Leuven, Belgium, known for head and neck oncology.
Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten is an ENT specialist practicing in Leuven, Belgium. He is known for head and neck oncology, salivary gland cancer and thyroid surgery.
Consultant, Full Professor and Clinical Head of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at University Hospitals Leuven, and Section Head of Head and Neck Oncology in the KU Leuven Department of Oncology.
About Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten
- Full Name: Professor Vincent Vander Poorten
- Credentials: MD, PhD, MSc (Epidemiology)
- Specialty: Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- Subspecialty: Head and neck oncology and endocrine surgery
- Other Role: Adjunct Professor of Head and Neck Cancer, University of Southern Denmark (2025)
- New Patients: Appointments through UZ Leuven
- Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
- NPI: Not applicable. NPI numbers are issued only to US providers.
Address and Contact
University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven), Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- Address: Herestraat, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Phone: +32 16 33 23 42 (AHNS profile)
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Head and neck cancer
- Salivary gland cancer, including major and minor salivary glands
- Thyroid and endocrine surgery of the neck
- Head and neck research and epidemiology
Education and Training
- Medical School: MD, KU Leuven, 1994
- Master’s Degree: MSc Epidemiology, Free University Amsterdam, 1998
- Specialist Certificate: Otorhinolaryngology, KU Leuven, 1999
- Doctorate: PhD, University of Amsterdam, 2002, thesis on salivary gland carcinoma prognosis
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Specialist Registration: Otorhinolaryngology certificate, KU Leuven (1999)
- Hospital Affiliation: University Hospitals Leuven
- Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor 2002, Associate Professor 2005 and Full Professor 2014, KU Leuven
Insurance
No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.
Fees
UZ Leuven states that he works partly under the national RIZIV/INAMI convention. At certain times he does not work under the convention and can charge supplemental fees; the times are published on the RIZIV website. Exact consultation prices are not listed.
Professional Information
- Member of the Royal Belgian Society for ORL-HNS, Netherlands ORL society, AHNS and its Endocrine Section, IFHNOS, EHNS, BAHNO, IAES, ESGS, AOCMF and others
- Honorary Member, South African Society for Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Editorial boards: European Journal of Surgical Oncology, Frontiers in Oncology, Frontiers in Surgery, B-ENT and Journal of Head and Neck Physicians and Surgeons
- Speaker on ESMO guidelines for surgical management of salivary gland cancer
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
- UZ Leuven physician page
- AHNS public profile
- SFORL programme biography
- University of Southern Denmark announcement (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten known for?
Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten is known for head and neck oncology, salivary gland cancer and thyroid surgery.
Where does Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten practice?
He practices at University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
How can I book with Dr. Vincent Vander Poorten?
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