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Frederick M. Dirbas
Surgical oncologist, Breast surgeon
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Internship: Stanford Hospital and Clinics (1986) CA
- Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine (1994) CA
- Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (1992) CA
- Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (1988) CA
- Medical Education: Columbia University (1985) NY
- Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (1989) MD
- Board Certification: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery (1994)
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1985)
- BS with Honors, Stanford University, Chemistry (1981)
Honors & Awards
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. (2015)
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. (2014)
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. (2013)
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc (2012)
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. (2011)
- America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America (2010)
- America's Top Oncologists, Consumers' Research Council of America (2009)
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. (2010)
- Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. (2009)
- Star Caregiver Award, Silicon Valley Wellness Foundation (November 12, 2008)
- IORT for Breast Cancer (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6503963/ns/nightly_news/), NBC (2004)
- Grant Recipient, Vadasz Foundation (2004)
Administrative Appointments
- Co-Leader, Breast Cancer Clinical Research Group, Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Hospital (2011 - Present)
- Physician Leader, Breast Cancer Clinical Care Program (CCP), Stanford Cancer Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Hospital (2010 - Present)
- Director, Clinical Care Sub-team, Breast Disease Management Group, Stanford Cancer Center (2006 - 2010)
Publications
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Breast Surgical Techniques and Interdisciplinary Management
Frederick M. Dirbas, & Carol Scott-Conner. (2011). Breast Surgical Techniques and Interdisciplinary Management, Springer. -
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: Where Do We Stand?
Dirbas, F. M. (2009). Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: Where Do We Stand?. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 7(2), 215-225. -
Streamlining clinical breast examination
Goodson, W. H., Grissom, N. A., Moore, D. H., & Dirbas, F. M. (2005). Streamlining clinical breast examination. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, 97(19), 1476-1477. -
The evolution of accelerated, partial breast irradiation as a potential treatment option for women with newly diagnosed breast cancer considering breast conservation
Dirbas, F. M., Jeffrey, S. S., & Goffinet, D. R. (2004). The evolution of accelerated, partial breast irradiation as a potential treatment option for women with newly diagnosed breast cancer considering breast conservation. CANCER BIOTHERAPY AND RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS, 19(6), 673-705.
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A cell-intrinsic role for TLR2 MYD88 in intestinal and breast epithelia and oncogenesis
Scheeren, F. A., Kuo, A. H., van Weele, L. J., Cai, S., Glykofridis, I., & Clarke, M. F. (2014). A cell-intrinsic role for TLR2 MYD88 in intestinal and breast epithelia and oncogenesis. NATURE CELL BIOLOGY, 16(12), 1238-U245.
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miR-142 regulates the tumorigenicity of human breast cancer stem cells through the canonical WNT signaling pathway
Isobe, T., Hisamori, S., Hogan, D. J., Zabala, M., Hendrickson, D. G., & Shimono, Y. (2014). miR-142 regulates the tumorigenicity of human breast cancer stem cells through the canonical WNT signaling pathway. ELIFE, 3.
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Self-Loathing Aspects of Depression Reduce Postoperative Opioid Cessation Rate
Hah, J. M., Mackey, S., Barelka, P. L., Wang, C. Km., Wang, B. M., & Carroll, I. R. (2014). Self-Loathing Aspects of Depression Reduce Postoperative Opioid Cessation Rate. PAIN MEDICINE, 15(6), 954-964.
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Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Alters Patient Selection for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
Horst, K. C., Ikeda, D. M., Fero, K. E., Daniel, B. L., Goffinet, D. R., & Dirbas, F. M. (2014). Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Alters Patient Selection for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS, 37(3), 248-254.
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Patient-derived xenografts of triple-negative breast cancer reproduce molecular features of patient tumors and respond to mTOR inhibition
Zhang, H., Cohen, A. L., Krishnakumar, S., Wapnir, I. L., Veeriah, S., & Jeffrey, S. S. (2014). Patient-derived xenografts of triple-negative breast cancer reproduce molecular features of patient tumors and respond to mTOR inhibition. BREAST CANCER RESEARCH, 16(2).
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Defining an optimal role for breast magnetic resonance imaging when evaluating patients otherwise eligible for accelerated partial breast irradiation
Horst, K. C., Fero, K. E., Ikeda, D. M., Daniel, B. L., & Dirbas, F. M. (2013). Defining an optimal role for breast magnetic resonance imaging when evaluating patients otherwise eligible for accelerated partial breast irradiation. RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY, 108(2), 220-225.
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Altered local and systemic immune profiles underlie lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients
Zuckerman, N. S., Yu, H., Simons, D. L., Bhattacharya, N., Carcamo-Cavazos, V., & Lee, P. P. (2013). Altered local and systemic immune profiles underlie lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER, 132(11), 2537-2547.
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PRC2/EED-EZH2 Complex Is Up-Regulated in Breast Cancer Lymph Node Metastasis Compared to Primary Tumor and Correlates with Tumor Proliferation In Situ
Yu, H., Simons, D. L., Segall, I., Carcamo-Cavazos, V., Schwartz, E. J., & Lee, P. P. (2012). PRC2/EED-EZH2 Complex Is Up-Regulated in Breast Cancer Lymph Node Metastasis Compared to Primary Tumor and Correlates with Tumor Proliferation In Situ. PLOS ONE, 7(12).
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A Pilot Cohort Study of the Determinants of Longitudinal Opioid Use After Surgery
Carroll, I., Barelka, P., Wang, C. K. M., Wang, B. M., Gillespie, M. J., & Mackey, S. C. (2012). A Pilot Cohort Study of the Determinants of Longitudinal Opioid Use After Surgery. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 115(3), 694-702.
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Toward MR-guided high intensity focused ultrasound for presurgical localization: Focused ultrasound lesions in cadaveric breast tissue
Bitton, R. R., Kaye, E., Dirbas, F. M., Daniel, B. L., & Pauly, K. B. (2012). Toward MR-guided high intensity focused ultrasound for presurgical localization: Focused ultrasound lesions in cadaveric breast tissue. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, 35(5), 1089-1097.
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Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Alters Patient Selection for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation.
Horst, K. C., Ikeda, D. M., Fero, K. E., Daniel, B. L., Goffinet, D. R., & Dirbas, F. M. (2012). Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Alters Patient Selection for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation. American journal of clinical oncology.
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Cancer stem cells from human breast tumors are involved in spontaneous metastases in orthotopic mouse models
Liu, H., Patel, M. R., Prescher, J. A., Patsialou, A., Qian, D., & Clarke, M. F. (2010). Cancer stem cells from human breast tumors are involved in spontaneous metastases in orthotopic mouse models. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 107(42), 18115-18120.
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Freehand MRI-Guided Preoperative Needle Localization of Breast Lesions After MRI-Guided Vacuum-Assisted Core Needle Biopsy Without Marker Placement
van de Ven, S. Mwy., Lin, M. C., Daniel, B. L., Sareen, P., Lipson, J. A., & Ikeda, D. M. (2010). Freehand MRI-Guided Preoperative Needle Localization of Breast Lesions After MRI-Guided Vacuum-Assisted Core Needle Biopsy Without Marker Placement. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, 32(1), 101-109.
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3.0-T MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Preoperative Localization of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions: An Initial Experimental Ex Vivo Study
Schmitz, A. C., Van den Bosch, M. Aaj., Rieke, V., Dirbas, F. M., Pauly, K. B., & Daniel, B. L. (2009). 3.0-T MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Preoperative Localization of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions: An Initial Experimental Ex Vivo Study. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, 30(4), 884-889.
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Downregulation of miRNA-200c Links Breast Cancer Stem Cells with Normal Stem Cells
Shimono, Y., Zabala, M., Cho, R. W., Lobo, N., Dalerba, P., & Clarke, M. F. (2009). Downregulation of miRNA-200c Links Breast Cancer Stem Cells with Normal Stem Cells. CELL, 138(3), 592-603.
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Impaired interferon signaling is a common immune defect in human cancer
Critchley-Thorne, R. J., Simons, D. L., Yan, N., Miyahira, A. K., Dirbas, F. M., & Lee, P. P. (2009). Impaired interferon signaling is a common immune defect in human cancer. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 106(22), 9010-9015.
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Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells
Diehn, M., Cho, R. W., Lobo, N. A., Kalisky, T., Dorie, M. J., & Clarke, M. F. (2009). Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells. NATURE, 458(7239), 780-U123.
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New models and online calculator for predicting non-sentinel lymph node status in sentinel lymph node positive breast cancer patients
Kohrt, H., Olshen, R., Bermas, H., GOODSON, W., Henry, S., & JEFFREY, S. (2008). New models and online calculator for predicting non-sentinel lymph node status in sentinel lymph node positive breast cancer patients. BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 109(3), 588-588.
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New models and online calculator for predicting non-sentinel lymph node status in sentinel lymph node positive breast cancer patients
Kohrt, H. E., Olshen, R. A., Bermas, H. R., Goodson, W. H., Wood, D. J., & Jeffrey, S. S. (2008). New models and online calculator for predicting non-sentinel lymph node status in sentinel lymph node positive breast cancer patients. BMC CANCER, 8.
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Axillary surgery in breast cancer patients
Millet, A., FUSTER, C. A., Lluch, A., & Dirbas, F. (2007). Axillary surgery in breast cancer patients. CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY, 9(8), 513-520.
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Phyllodes tumors of the breast: natural history, diagnosis, and treatment.
Telli, M. L., Horst, K. C., Guardino, A. E., Dirbas, F. M., & Carlson, R. W. (2007). Phyllodes tumors of the breast: natural history, diagnosis, and treatment. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 5(3), 324-330.
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Impact of increasing margin around the lumpectomy cavity to define the planning target volume for 3d conformal external beam accelerated partial breast irradiation
Cox, B. W., Horst, K. C., Thornton, S., & Dirbas, F. M. (2007). Impact of increasing margin around the lumpectomy cavity to define the planning target volume for 3d conformal external beam accelerated partial breast irradiation. MEDICAL DOSIMETRY, 32(4), 254-262.
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Outcomes of women with metachronous breast and ovarian carcinomas
Liou, W.-S., Hamilton, C. A., Cheung, M. K., Osann, K., Longacre, T. A., & Chan, J. K. (2006). Outcomes of women with metachronous breast and ovarian carcinomas. GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY, 103(1), 190-194.
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Predicting non-sentinel lymph node involvement in breast cancer patients.
Kohrt, H. E., Olshen, R. A., Goodson, W. H., Rouse, R. V., Bailey, L., & Jeffrey, S. S. (2006). Predicting non-sentinel lymph node involvement in breast cancer patients. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 24(18), 10S-10S.
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Pathologic correlates of false positive breast magnetic resonance imaging findings: which lesions warrant biopsy?
Langer, S. A., Horst, K. C., Ikeda, D. M., Daniel, B. L., Kong, C. S., & Dirbas, F. M. (2005). Pathologic correlates of false positive breast magnetic resonance imaging findings: which lesions warrant biopsy?. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 190(4), 633-640.
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Rates of reexcision for breast cancer after magnetic resonance imaging-guided bracket wire localization
Wallace, A. M., Daniel, B. L., Jeffrey, S. S., Birdwell, R. L., Nowels, K. W., & Ikeda, D. M. (2005). Rates of reexcision for breast cancer after magnetic resonance imaging-guided bracket wire localization. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 200(4), 527-537.
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Breast magnetic resonance imaging alters patient selection for accelerated, partial breast irradiation
Horst, K. C., Ikeda, D. M., Birdwell, R. L., Daniel, B. L., Goffinet, D. R., & Dirbas, F. M. (2005). Breast magnetic resonance imaging alters patient selection for accelerated, partial breast irradiation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 63(2), S4-S5.
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Magnetic resonance imaging of suspicious breast masses seen on one mammographic view.
Offodile, R. S., Daniel, B. L., Jeffrey, S. S., Wapnir, I., Dirbas, F. M., & Ikeda, D. M. (2004). Magnetic resonance imaging of suspicious breast masses seen on one mammographic view. breast journal, 10(5), 416-422.
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Breast magnetic resonance image screening and ductal lavage in women at high genetic risk for breast carcinoma
Hartman, A. R., Daniel, B. L., Kurian, A. W., Mills, M. A., Nowels, K. W., & Plevritis, S. K. (2004). Breast magnetic resonance image screening and ductal lavage in women at high genetic risk for breast carcinoma. CANCER, 100(3), 479-489.
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A pilot breast cancer screening trial for women at high inherited risk using clinical breast exam, mammography, breast magnetic resonance imaging, and ductal lavage: updated results after median follow-up of fourteen months.
Kurian, A. W., Daniel, B. L., Mills, M. A., Nowels, K. W., Ford, J. M., & Hartman, A. R. (2004). A pilot breast cancer screening trial for women at high inherited risk using clinical breast exam, mammography, breast magnetic resonance imaging, and ductal lavage: updated results after median follow-up of fourteen months. BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 88, S187-S188.
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Results from a pilot breast cancer screening trial using a combination of clincal breast exam, mammography, breast MRI, and ductal lavage in a high-risk population
Hartman, A. R., Kurian, A., Mills, M. A., Daniel, B. L., Ford, J. M., & Plevritis, S. K. (2003). Results from a pilot breast cancer screening trial using a combination of clincal breast exam, mammography, breast MRI, and ductal lavage in a high-risk population. BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 82, S22-S23.
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Comprehensive screening using breast MRI and ductal lavage in high-risk women.
Hartman, A. R., Daniel, B. L., Ford, J. M., Chun, N. M., Kingham, K. E., & Plevritis, S. K. (2002). Comprehensive screening using breast MRI and ductal lavage in high-risk women. BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, 76, S152-S152.
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Clinical management of breast pain: A review
Millet, A. V., & Dirbas, F. M. (2002). Clinical management of breast pain: A review. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 57(7), 451-461.
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Freehand iMRI-guided large-gauge core needle biopsy: A new minimally invasive technique for diagnosis of enhancing breast lesions
Daniel, B. L., Birdwell, R. L., Butts, K., Nowels, K. W., Ikeda, D. M., & Herfkens, R. J. (2001). Freehand iMRI-guided large-gauge core needle biopsy: A new minimally invasive technique for diagnosis of enhancing breast lesions. JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, 13(6), 896-902.
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Locally advanced breast cancer: is surgery necessary?
Favret, A. M., Carlson, R. W., Goffinet, D. R., Jeffrey, S. S., Dirbas, F. M., & Stockdale, F. E. (2001). Locally advanced breast cancer: is surgery necessary?. breast journal, 7(2), 131-137.
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Radiofrequency ablation of breast cancer - First report of an emerging technology
Jeffrey, S. S., Birdwell, R. L., Ikeda, D. M., Daniel, B. L., Nowels, K. W., & Griffey, S. M. (1999). Radiofrequency ablation of breast cancer - First report of an emerging technology. ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 134(10), 1064-1068.
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Parathyroid localization with high-resolution ultrasound and technetium Tc 99m sestamibi
Purcell, G. P., Dirbas, F. M., Jeffrey, R. B., Lane, M. J., Desser, T., & Weigel, R. J. (1999). Parathyroid localization with high-resolution ultrasound and technetium Tc 99m sestamibi. ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 134(8), 824-828.
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Perforated jejunal diverticula
Koger, K. E., Shatney, C. H., Dirbas, F. M., & McClenathan, J. H. (1996). Perforated jejunal diverticula. AMERICAN SURGEON, 62(1), 26-29.
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HUMANIZED ANTIBODY-DIRECTED TO THE IL-2 RECEPTOR BETA-CHAIN PROLONGS PRIMATE CARDIAC ALLOGRAFT SURVIVAL
TINUBU, S. A., Hakimi, J., KONDAS, J. A., Bailon, P., Familletti, P. C., & Waldmann, T. A. (1994). HUMANIZED ANTIBODY-DIRECTED TO THE IL-2 RECEPTOR BETA-CHAIN PROLONGS PRIMATE CARDIAC ALLOGRAFT SURVIVAL. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 153(9), 4330-4338.
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PROLONGATION OF GRAFT-SURVIVAL IN PRIMATE ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION BY YTTRIUM-90-LABELED ANTI-TAC IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRANULOCYTE COLONY-STIMULATING FACTOR
Parenteau, G. L., Dirbas, F. M., Garmestani, K., Brechbiel, M. W., BUKOWSKI, M. A., & Waldmann, T. A. (1992). PROLONGATION OF GRAFT-SURVIVAL IN PRIMATE ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION BY YTTRIUM-90-LABELED ANTI-TAC IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRANULOCYTE COLONY-STIMULATING FACTOR. TRANSPLANTATION, 54(6), 963-968.
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ANTI-TAC-H, A HUMANIZED ANTIBODY TO THE INTERLEUKIN-2 RECEPTOR, PROLONGS PRIMATE CARDIAC ALLOGRAFT SURVIVAL
Brown, P. S., Parenteau, G. L., Dirbas, F. M., Garsia, R. J., Goldman, C. K., & Waldmann, T. A. (1991). ANTI-TAC-H, A HUMANIZED ANTIBODY TO THE INTERLEUKIN-2 RECEPTOR, PROLONGS PRIMATE CARDIAC ALLOGRAFT SURVIVAL. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 88(7), 2663-2667.
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DISSEMINATED CUTANEOUS HERPES-ZOSTER FOLLOWING CARDIAC-SURGERY
Dirbas, F. M., & Swain, J. A. (1990). DISSEMINATED CUTANEOUS HERPES-ZOSTER FOLLOWING CARDIAC-SURGERY. JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 31(4), 531-532.
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CONTROLLED REPERFUSION FOLLOWING REGIONAL ISCHEMIA
Lazar, H. L., Wei, J., Dirbas, F. M., Haasler, G. B., & Spotnitz, H. M. (1987). CONTROLLED REPERFUSION FOLLOWING REGIONAL ISCHEMIA. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 44(4), 350-355.
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CONTROLLED REPERFUSION OF REGIONAL ISCHEMIA
Lazar, H. L., Wei, J., Dirbas, F. M., & Spotnitz, H. M. (1983). CONTROLLED REPERFUSION OF REGIONAL ISCHEMIA. SURGICAL FORUM, 34, 257-258.
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EXPERIMENTS ON THE ABIOTIC AMPLIFICATION OF OPTICAL-ACTIVITY
Bonner, W. A., Blair, N. E., & Dirbas, F. M. (1981). EXPERIMENTS ON THE ABIOTIC AMPLIFICATION OF OPTICAL-ACTIVITY. ORIGINS OF LIFE AND EVOLUTION OF BIOSPHERES, 11(1-2), 119-134.
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STEREOSELECTIVE HYDROLYSIS OF LEUCINE OLIGOMERS
Blair, N. E., Dirbas, F. M., & Bonner, W. A. (1981). STEREOSELECTIVE HYDROLYSIS OF LEUCINE OLIGOMERS. TETRAHEDRON, 37(1), 27-29.
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SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Dirbas is the best, he is very knowledgeable, polite and makes me feel at ease about my breast cancer. Highly recommended!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Definitely recommending Dr. Dirbas. He is the best!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Dirbas is the best, already recommended a friend to see him who was recently diagnosed w/cancer.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Dirbas is very careful to give a message that he cares about my well being. He takes a serious and caring approach to me. He's the best!!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Dirbas - ROCKS! He is an awesome doctor and surgeon. I have recommend him to many others.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I have a good experience because Dr. Dirbas is very professional and kind. He explained my past surgery result & follow up well involving me in decision follow up option. I have great confidence in his care.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Dirbas is an outstanding, compassionate and wonderfully skilled physician.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Always recommend Dr. Dirbas to any woman diagnosed with breast cancer.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Dirbas and his team are awesome! Truly one of the best doctors!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dirbas is the reason I chose Stanford!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Dirbas' team is excellent, Dr. Dirbas is great, he's the best!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Wonderful surgeon - caring & very skilled.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
The care provided by Doctor Dirbas, Miranda Kramer NP and Anne Barbieri RN was outstanding and comprehensive. Thank You, You are great professionals who exemplify wonderful patient care.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
All highest excellence.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
I think Dr. Dirbas is EXCELLENT in all respects and I recommend him highly.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Fabulous & very confidence - inspiring experience w/Dr. Dirbas at all levels.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. Dirbas is the finest physician I have ever visited!
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
The best dr. ever.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. Dirbas & his office personnel are excellent!
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Dr. and his staff are friendly and very efficient.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
EXCELLENT.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Absolutely excellent.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
My husband and I travel 4 hours one way, and stay overnight in the area to be able to have Dr. Dirbus as my doctor. I appreciate having him as my doctor.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Dirbas is exceptional! He listens with a kind heart, provides thorough information and takes his time even if it's longer than needed - it just shows he truly cares!
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Dirbas is off the charts. There's no words to describe how awesome & great he is!!!
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Dirbas is one of the most caring & smart people I ever met. Thank you!
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Very warm, friendly, concerned about my feelings & care.
SHC Patient, May 2014
I just had a fine needle aspiration (FNA) done on my left breast 4 months before my last appointment. It turned out negative. Previous ultrasound also detected nothing of concern. Yet he wanted me to undergo another FNA!
SHC Patient, May 2014
Even though Dr. Dirbas was late due to the emergency surgery, he was courteous & attentive. He was clearly frustrated with lack of communication about why he was late & that he had no backup.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Excellent, attentive & very knowledgeable.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Dr. Dirbas and all his staff have consistently been the most caring, respectful and helpful providers I've EVER seen.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
He's the best. Seems to be over booked though because he is very attentive to each pt.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
I was very fortunate to be under the care of Dr. Dirbas. He is extremely caring and professional. A wonderful doctor and person!!
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Dr. Dirbas is the best dr. I have ever seen.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
I recommend Stanford & Dr. Dirbas any time cancer comes up in conversations. Dr. Dirbas is an outstanding & excellent surgeon and health care provider. Stanford is lucky to have him, as was I.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
The doctor is excellent!
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Dirbas is the best, he is very knowledgeable, polite and makes me feel at ease about my breast cancer. Highly recommended!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Definitely recommending Dr. Dirbas. He is the best!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Dirbas is the best, already recommended a friend to see him who was recently diagnosed w/cancer.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Dirbas is very careful to give a message that he cares about my well being. He takes a serious and caring approach to me. He's the best!!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Dirbas - ROCKS! He is an awesome doctor and surgeon. I have recommend him to many others.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I have a good experience because Dr. Dirbas is very professional and kind. He explained my past surgery result & follow up well involving me in decision follow up option. I have great confidence in his care.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Dirbas is an outstanding, compassionate and wonderfully skilled physician.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Always recommend Dr. Dirbas to any woman diagnosed with breast cancer.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Dirbas and his team are awesome! Truly one of the best doctors!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dirbas is the reason I chose Stanford!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Dirbas' team is excellent, Dr. Dirbas is great, he's the best!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Wonderful surgeon - caring & very skilled.
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