Neshan Tabibian, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Address & Phone Number
Visalia Medical Clinic
5400 West Hillsdale
Visalia, California 93291-5140
(559) 738-7556
Postgraduate Training
1977 - 1978 Flexible Internship
Framingham Union Hospital
Boston University Affiliated Hospitals
Boston, Massachusetts
1978 - 1981 Residency in Internal Medicine
Millard Fillmore Hospital, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York
1981 - 1983 Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Houston, Texas
1983 - 1984 Fellowship Hepatology
University of Southern California, Liver Unit
Los Angeles, California
Appointments
1980 - 1981 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine
Millard Fillmore Hospital
State University of New York
Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals
Buffalo, New York
July 1984 - August 1987 Assistant Professor in Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
July 1984 - June 1985 Acting Chief of Section:
Gastroenterology-Hepatology
Ben Taub County General Hospital
Houston, Texas
July 1984 - June 1985 Director of Endoscopy Unit
Ben Taub County General Hospital
Houston, Texas
July 1985 - August 1987 Member of Liver Transplant Team
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
September 1987 - Present Private practice - Gastroenterology
Visalia Medical Clinic
Visalia, California
Professional Affiliations
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American College of Gastroenterology:
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Society
- California Medical Association
Presentations at Regional and National Meetings
1. Epidemiology of Campylobacter enteritis in Houston. Tabibian N. and Claridge J.E. Texas Branch American Society for Microbiology. 1983 February Spring Meeting - Houston, Texas.
2. Value of routine stool cultures for Campylobacter in evaluation of patients with diarrhea. Tabibian N., Graham D.Y., Smith J.L. and Alpert E., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Annual Meeting of American Gastroenterological Association. Gastroenterology Research Group, Research Forum. May 1985 - New York, New York.
3. Balloon dilatation of gastrointestinal strictures. Graham D.Y., Tabibian N., Schwartz J.T. and Smith J.L. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Poster Session. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. May 1986 - San Francisco, California.
4. The source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. Tabibian N., Sutton F.M. and Alpert E. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Poster Session. Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. Gastroenterology Research Group, Research Forum. May 1986 - San Francisco,California.
5. Sclerotherapy associated esophageal ulcers: Double-blind, randomized comparison of sucralfate suspension vs placebo. Tabibian N., Smith J.L., Graham D.Y. VA Medical Center, Houston Texas. Poster Session. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. May 1987 - Chicago, Illinois.
6. New devices: Endoscopic Needle Biopsy. A comparison of forceps biopsy. Two different types of needles and salvage cytology in gastrointestinal cancer. Tabibian N., Michaletz P.A., Schwartz J.T., Heiser M.G., Dixon W.B., Smith J.L., Graham D.Y. VA Medical Center. Poster Session. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. May 1987 - Chicago, Illinois.
7. Gastritis: Is it really a common source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding? Sutton F.M. and Tabibian N. Ben Taub Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. Poster Session. Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. October 26, 1987 - Dallas, Texas.
8. Tagged red blood cell scan in lower gastrointestinal bleeders: A disappointment. Tabibian N., Smith J.L. and Ryckman A. VA Medical Center, Ben Taub General Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. American College of Gastroenterology 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting. October 26, 1987 - Dallas, Texas.
Abstracts
1. Tabibian N., Graham D.Y., Smith J.L. and Alpert E. Value of routine stool culture for Campylobacter in the evaluation of patients with diarrhea. Gastroenterology 88:1604, 1985.
2. Tabibian N., Ashcavai M. and Reynolds T.B. the value of serum bile acid determination in assessing patency of portosystemic shunts. Gastroenterology 88:1698, 1985.
3. Tabibian N., Sutton F.M. and Alpert E. The source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. Gastroenterology 90:1655, 1986.
4. Tabibian N. and Alpert E. Refractory post sclerotherapy esophageal strictures. Gastroenterology 90:1774, 1986.
5. Tabibian N. Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitors in the hepatorenal syndrome. Gastroenterology 90:1773, 1986.
6. Larkai E., Smith J.L., Schwartz J.T., Tabibian N., Dixon W.B. and Graham D.Y. Is the nature and predictive value of endoscopic diagnosis for GI bleeding changing? Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 42:147, 1986.
7. Tabibian N. Effects of high dose pyridoxine on the level of transaminases in alcoholic hepatitis. Gastroenterology. 90:1774, 1986.
8. Tabibian N., Smith J.L., Schwartz J.T., McHenry N. and Graham D.Y. Endoscopic needle biopsy of gastrointestinal lesions. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 32:175, 1986.
9. Tabibian N. and Ashcavai M. Diagnostic and prognostic potential of serum bile acids in parenchymal liver disease. Gastroenterology 90:1774, 1986.
10. Graham D.Y., Tabibian N., Schwartz J.T. and Smith J.L. Balloon dilatation of gastrointestinal strictures: Thru the Scope (T.T.S.) Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 32:151, 1986.
11. Tabibian N. Angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitors in refractory ascites. Gastroenterology. 90:1773, 1986.
12. Tabibian N. Endoscopy following major gastrointestinal hemorrhage in anticoagulated patients: Relationship with prothrombin time and duration of anticoagulant therapy. Gastroenterology. 92:1661, 1987.
13. Tabibian N., Michaletz P.A., Schwartz J.T., Heiser M.G., Dixon W.B., Smith J.L. and Graham D.Y. New Devices: Endoscopic needle biopsy. A comparative study of forceps biopsy, two different types of needles and salvage cytology in gastrointestinal cancer. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 33:179, 1987.
14. Tabibian N., Michaletz P.A., Schwartz J., Heiser M.G., Dixon W.B., Smith J.L. and Graham D. Avoiding diagnostic errors in colonoscopy with the endoscopic clip device. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 33:166, 1987.
15. Tabibian N. and Velez M.E. Peritoneovenous shunts alone fail to reverse sodium retention in patients with refractory ascites. Gastroenterology. 92:1785, 1987.
16. Tabibian N., Michaletz P.A., Schwartz J.T., Graham D. and Smith J.L. Effect of sclerotherapy on survival of cirrhotics with acute variceal hemorrhage. Gastroenterology. 92:1784, 1987.
17. Tabibian N. Sclerotherapy associated esophageal strictures: Role of volume injected. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 33:185, 1987.
18. Tabibian N., Smith J.L. and Graham D.Y. Sclerotherapy associated esophageal ulcers: Double-blind, randomized comparison of sucralfate suspension versus placebo. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 33:155, 1987.
19. Tabibian N., Velez M.E. and Waddell C.C. Elevated fibrin spit products following peritoneovenous shunting: Pathogenesis and clinical value. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 83:964, 1987.
20. Tabibian N., Smith J.L. and Ryckman A.E. Reliability of tagged red blood cell scans in gastrointestinal bleeders: A disappointment. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 82:963, 1987.
21. Velez M.E. and Tabibian N. Liver function test and histologic diagnosis in alcoholic liver disease: A comparison. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 82:969, 1987.
22. Sutton F.M., Tabibian N. and Alpert E. Gastritis: Is it a common source of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding? The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 83:932, 1987.
23. Velez M.E. and Tabibian N. Large volume paracentesis in symptomatic tense ascites. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 92:969, 1987.
24. Velez M.E. and Tabibian N. Blood vs ascites: Correlation of laboratory parameters. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 82:969, 1987.
25. Velez M.E. and Tabibian N. Bed rest and salt restriction alone in cirrhotic patients with large ascites: Is it cost effective? The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 82:969, 1987.
26. Tabibian N., Garrison V.L. and Garrison S.E. Endoscopy versus x-ray studies of the GI tract. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 35:188, 1989
27. Tabibian N. Endoscopy: How to set standards in private practice. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 35:188, 1989. CV: Neshan Tabibian, M.D.
28. Tabibian N. Colonoscopy in clinical practice: What percent of negative exams are acceptable? Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 35:189, 1989.
29. Tabibian N., Beggs L.K., Williams P.L., Phillips R.E. Etiology of dysphagia: Looking for clinical clues. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 35:189, 1989.
30. Tabibian N. Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with coagulopathies. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 35:189, 1989.
31. Tabibian N., Le A.D., Dalby G.J., Wong J.W., Naylor F.J. Reliability of upper GI series in esophageal symptoms. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 84:1150, 1989.
32. Tabibian N., Beggs L.K., Phillips R.E., Williams P.L., Newton C.R. Functional bowel syndrome: What are we missing? The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 84:1198, 1989.
33. Tabibian N. Successful treatment of post vagotomy syndrome with Verapamil (Calan- SR). The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 85:1297, 1990.
34. Functional Bowel Syndrome in Gastroenterology Practice: Not as common as believed. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 86:1377, 1991.
Publications
1. Tabibian N. and Alpert E. Sclerotherapy related refractory esophageal strictures. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Annals of Internal Medicine: 1987; 106: 59-60.
2. Tabibian N., Claridge J.E., Smith J.L., Shaw I., Graham D. and Alpert E. Clinical value of Campylobacter stool cultures in acute and chronic diarrheal illness. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Southern Medical Journal: 1987; 147:911-912.
3. Tabibian N. and Reynolds T.B. Lack of correlation of serum bile acids with patency of surgical portosystemic shunting. University of Southern California, Rancho los Amigos Hospital, Liver Unit. Archives Internal Medicine: 1987; 80: 1173-5.
4. Tabibian N., Alpert L.C. and Alpert E. Captopril induced liver dysfunction. BenTaub General Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Southern Medical Journal: 1987; 80: 1173-5.
5. Tabibian N., Graham D.Y. Source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices seen at endoscopy. Houston V.A. Medical Center. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology: 1987; 9: 279-282.
6. Tabibian N. Serum bile acid levels in liver disease: Does it have clinical applications? University of Southern California, Rancho los Amigos Hospital, Liver Unit. Southern Medical Journal: 1988; 81: 281-2.
7. Tabibian N., Schwartz J.T., Smith J.L. and Graham D.Y. Cardiac tamponade as a result of endoscopic sclerotherapy: Report of a case. Houston V.A. Medical Center. Surgery: 1987; 102: 546-7.
8. Graham D.Y., Tabibian N., Schwartz J.T., and Smith J.L. Prospective evaluation of T.T.S. balloon dilatation of benign and malignant gastrointestinal strictures. Houston V.A. Medical Center. Surgery: 1987; 102: 5465-7.
9. Smith J.L., Michaletz P.A., Tabibian N., Schwartz J.T. and Graham D.Y. Improved palliation of respiratory-esophageal fistulas with a cuffed esophageal prosthesis. Houston V.A. Medical Center. American Journal of Gastroenterology: 1987; 82: 1175-6.
10. Tabibian N. Cost effective methods of treating ascites. Houston V.A. Medical Center. American Family Physician: 1988; 37:(5)141-6.
11. Tabibian N. Esophageal Variceal Sclerotherapy. Houston V.A. Medical Center. American Family Physician: 1988; 37:(6)147-156.
12. Tabibian N. Experience with patients with suspected hepatic metastasis: Suggested approach. Houston V.A. Medical Center. Texas Medicine: 1988; 84:33-5.
13. Tabibian N. Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Practical guidelines to the clinician. Houston V.A. Center. American Family Physician: 1988; 38:115-21.
14. Tabibian N., Michaletz P.A., Schwartz J.T., Heiser M.G., Dixon W.B. and Graham D.Y. Use of an endoscopically placed clip device can avoid diagnostic errors in colonoscopy. Houston V.A. Medical Center. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 1988; 34:262-4.
15. Tabibian N. Acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage in anticoagulated patients: A prospective evaluation. Houston V.A. Medical Center. American Journal of Gastroenterology: 1989; 84:10-2.
16. Tabibian N. and Claridge J.E. Streptococcus bovis septicemia and large bowel neoplasia: Four new cases and review of the literature. Houston V.A. Medical Center. American Family Physician: 1989; 39:227-9. CV: Neshan Tabibian, M.D. Page 8
17. Graham D.Y., Tabibian N., Michaletz P.A., Kinner B.M., Schwartz J.T., Herser M.C., Dixon W.B. and Smith J.L. Endoscopic needle biopsy. A comparative study of forceps biopsy, two different types of needles and salvage cytology in gastrointestinal cancer. Houston V.A. Medical Center. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 1989; 35: 207-9.
18. Tabibian N., Smith J.L., Graham D.Y. Sclerotherapy related esophageal ulcers: Lessons from a double-blind, randomized comparison of sucralfate suspension versus placebo. Houston V.A. Medical Center. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 1989; 35:312-5.
19. Tabibian N. Acute onset diarrhea in critically ill patients. Visalia Medical Clinic.American Family Physician: 1989; 40:135-40.
20. Tabibian N. Rifampin in the treatment of pruritus in sclerosing cholangitis. Visalia Medical Clinic. American Journal of Gastroenterology: 1989; 84:340.
21. Tabibian N. Calcium channel blockers in dysphagia secondary to esophageal dysmotility. Visalia Medical Clinic. American Journal of Gastroenterology: 1989; 84:688-9.
22. Tabibian N. Successful treatment of post vagotomy syndrome with calcium channel blockers. Visalia Medical Clinic. American Journal of Gastroenterology: 1990; 85:328-9.
23. Tabibian N. Accuracy of clinical impressions: Experience with patients previously diagnosed to have functional bowel syndrome. Visalia Medical Clinic.American Journal of Gastroenterology: 1990; 85:622-3.
24. Sutton F.M., Tabibian N. Gastritis: Is it really a common source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding? Ben Taub General Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine Southern Medical Journal: 1990; 87:769-70.
25. Tabibian N., Endoscopy versus x-ray studies of the gastrointestinal tract: Future health care implications. Visalia Medical Center. Southern Medical Journal: 1991; 84:219-21.