Prof. Dr. Jan Jeroen Vranckx is an internationally recognized leader in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, with over two decades at KU Leuven University Hospitals, where he served as Head of the Department and Professor of Surgery. Trained in Leuven, Taipei, Porto, and Boston, he combines deep academic expertise with extensive clinical experience. A multiple award-winning surgeon, including the Hans Anderl Award and the prestigious Marco Godina Award, he has published more than 100 scientific papers and lectured at over 50 institutions worldwide. Since 2025, his focus has been on clinical practice at AZ Diest and AZ Zeno in Knokke-Heist, where he offers tailored treatment plans with an emphasis on natural results. As Secretary-General of EURAPS, he remains active in advancing the field through leadership, research in tissue engineering, and innovations such as augmented reality and CAD-CAM applications in surgery.
Prof. Dr. Jan Jeroen VRANCKX
+32 13 35 47 61Statiestraat 65, 3290 Diest, Belgium
Statiestraat 65, 3290 Diest, Belgium
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About
Credentials
Education
KU Leuven – M.D. in Medicine
KU Leuven – Specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
KU Leuven – Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Tissue Engineering)
Harvard Medical School / Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston – Fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Taipei Medical University – Fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
University of Porto – Fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Memberships and Societies
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)
— membre
European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS)
— membre
Royal Belgian Society for Plastic Surgery (RBSPS)
— membre
VBS-GBS (Verbond der Belgische Specialisten / Groupement Belge des Spécialistes)
— membre
Certifications
Spécialiste reconnu(e) en chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique (Belgique) — INAMI/RIZIV:
108749-85-210
