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Rens van de Goor

Medical Director
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Dr. Rens van de Goor is a distinguished specialist in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery with a comprehensive practice that serves patients of all ages. His expertise encompasses a broad range of conditions, including allergic complaints, nasal and sinus issues, sleep apnea, snoring, hearing problems, and pediatric ENT concerns. Dr. van de Goor is renowned for his dedication to providing thorough diagnostic evaluations and effective treatments, fostering collaborative partnerships with patients to develop individualized care plans.

Dr. van de Goor completed his specialization in Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery at UMC Maastricht, Elkerliek Hospital Helmond, and Zuyderland Hospital Heerlen from 2013 to 2017. 

In 2019, he furthered his expertise with a sub specialization in Rhinology at the Academic Hospital Amsterdam. In 2023, he successfully defended his thesis titled Non-invasive Diagnostic of Head and Neck Cancer: Feasibility of a Portable Electronic Nose.

Research Contributions
Dr. van de Goor has made significant contributions to research, particularly in the field of innovative diagnostic technologies for cancer detection. His research portfolio includes:

  • Genetic polymorphisms in UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A6 and 1A7 and the risk for benign Warthin’s tumors of the parotid gland (2015)
  • Treatment of Recurrent Eczematous External Otitis with Honey Eardrops: A Proof-of-Concept Study (2017)
  • Feasibility of electronic nose technology for discriminating between head and neck, bladder, and colon carcinomas (2018)
  • Training and Validating a Portable Electronic Nose for Lung Cancer Screening (2018)
  • Sound-localization performance of patients with single-sided deafness is not improved when listening with a bone-conduction device (2019)
  • Detecting recurrent head and neck cancer using electronic nose technology: A feasibility study (2019)
  • Detecting head and neck squamous carcinoma using a portable handheld electronic nose (2020)
  • Feasibility of a Portable Electronic Nose for Detection of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Sudan (2021)
  • Non-invasive diagnostic of head and neck cancer: feasibility of a portable electronic nose (2023)

Professional Memberships
Dr. van de Goor is an active member of the Association for Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery and Surgery of the Head and Neck Area (ENT Association). 

Dr. Rens van de Goor’s career reflects his commitment to advancing ENT care through research and innovation, combined with a patient-centered approach that ensures the highest standards of medical excellence.