Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dirbas, Surgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Frederick Dirbas, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Dirbas completed his residency at Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Cardiovascular Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Dirbas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dirbas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dirbas’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dirbas?
Dr. Frederick Dirbas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dirbas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Dirbas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Dirbas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health
Residency: Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Cardiovascular Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Stanford University School Of Med | Stanford University School of Medicine
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Dirbas board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Dirbas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dirbas speak?
Dr. Dirbas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dirbas treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Dirbas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dirbas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
- Benign Breast Changes
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast conditions
- Fibrocystic changes left breast
- Left mammary dysplasia
- Non-cancerous breast conditions
- Fibrocystic breast changes
- Mammary dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast
- N6099: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of unspecified breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous right breast changes
- Right breast benign dysplasia
- Right breast fibrocystic changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Personal History of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Breast Cancer
- Past DCIS
- Previous non-invasive breast cancer
- History of in-situ breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86000: Personal history of in-situ neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Dirbas perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Frederick Dirbas may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dirbas' office.
Does Dr. Dirbas accept my insurance?
Dr. Dirbas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dirbas accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Dirbas in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Dirbas' office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Breast Surgical Techniques and Interdiscipliry Magement
Frederick M. Dirbas, Carol Scott-Conner
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: Where Do We Stand?
JOURL OF THE TIOL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2009
Streamlining clinical breast examition
JOURL OF THE TIOL CANCER INSTITUTE, 2005
Defining an optimal role for bre
Radiotherapy and oncology, 2013
Altered local and systemic immune profiles underlie lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients
INTERTIOL JOURL OF CANCER, 2013
A Pilot Cohort Study of the Determints of Longitudil Opioid Use After Surgery
ANESTHESIA AND ALGESIA, 2012
Toward MR-guided high intensity focused ultrasound for presurgical localization
JOURL OF MAGNETIC RESONCE IMAGING, 2012
Breast Magnetic Resonce Imaging Alters Patient Selection for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
American jourl of clinical oncology
Cancer stem cells from human breast tumors are involved in spontaneous metastases in orthotopic
PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2010
Freehand MRI-Guided Preoperative Needle Localization of Breast Lesions After MRI-Guided
JOURL OF MAGNETIC RESONCE IMAGING, 2010
3.0-T MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Preoperative Localization of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions
JOURL OF MAGNETIC RESONCE IMAGING, 2009
Downregulation of miR-200c Links Breast Cancer Stem Cells with Normal Stem Cells
CELL, 2009
Impaired interferon sigling is a common immune defect in human cancer
PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 2009
Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells
TURE, 2009
Axillary surgery in breast cancer patients
CLINICAL & TRANSLATIOL ONCOLOGY, 2007
Phyllodes tumors of the breast: tural history, diagnosis, and treatment.
Jourl of the tiol Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2007
Pathologic correlates of false positive breast magnetic resonce imaging findings
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2005
Rates of reexcision for breast cancer after magnetic resonce imaging
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2005
Breast magnetic resonce imaging alters patient selection for accelerated
Horst, K. C., Ikeda, D. M., Birdwell, R. L., Daniel, B. L., Goffinet, , 2005
Magnetic resonce imaging of suspicious breast masses seen on one mammographic view.
breast jourl, 2004
Breast magnetic resonce image screening
CANCER, 2004
Results from a pilot breast cancer screening trial using a combition of clincal breast exam
Hartman, A. R., Kurian, A., Mills, M. A., Daniel, B. L., Ford, J. M., , 2003
Clinical magement of breast pain: A review
OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 2002
Locally advanced breast cancer: is surgery necessary?
breast jourl, 2001
Perforated jejul diverticula
Koger, K. E., Shatney, C. H., Dirbas, F. M., McClethan, J. H., 1996
HUMANIZED ANTIBODY-DIRECTED TO THE IL
JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1994
ANTI-TAC-H, A HUMANIZED ANTIBODY TO THE INTERLEUKIN-2 RECEPTOR
PROCEEDINGS OF THE TIOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AM, 1991
DISSEMITED CUTANEOUS HERPES-ZOSTER FOLLOWING CARDIAC-SURGERY
JOURL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 1990
CONTROLLED REPERFUSION FOLLOWING REGIOL ISCHEMIA
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 1987
CONTROLLED REPERFUSION OF REGIOL ISCHEMIA
SURGICAL FORUM, 1983
Breast Surgical Techniques and Interdisciplinary Management
Frederick M. Dirbas, Carol Scott-Conner
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: Where Do We Stand?
JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK, 2009
Streamlining clinical breast examination
JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, 2005
The evolution of accelerated
CANCER BIOTHERAPY AND RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS, 2004
Defining an optimal role for bre
Radiotherapy and oncology, 2013
Altered local and systemic immune profiles underlie lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER, 2013
PRC2/EED-EZH2 Complex Is Up-Regulated in Breast Cancer
PLOS ONE, 2012
A Pilot Cohort Study of the Determinants of Longitudinal Opioid Use After Surgery
ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 2012
Toward MR-guided high intensity focused ultrasound for presurgical localization
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, 2012
Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Alters Patient Selection
American journal of clinical oncology
Cancer stem cells from human breast tumors are involved in spontaneous metastases in orthotopic
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES O, 2010
Freehand MRI-Guided Preoperative Needle Localization of Breast Lesions After MRI-Guided
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, 2010
3.0-T MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Preoperative Localization of Nonpalpable Breast Lesions
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, 2009
Downregulation of miRNA-200c Links Breast Cancer Stem Cells with Normal Stem Cells
CELL, 2009
Impaired interferon signaling is a common immune defect in human cancer
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES O, 2009
Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells
NATURE, 2009
New models and online calculator for predicting non
Kohrt, H., Olshen, R., Bermas, H., GOODSON, W., Henry, S., Rouse, R., , 2008
New models and online calculator for predicting non
BMC CANCER, 2008
Axillary surgery in breast cancer patients
CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY, 2007
Phyllodes tumors of the breast: natural history, diagnosis, and treatment.
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2007
Impact of increasing margin around the lumpectomy cavity to define the planning target volume
MEDICAL DOSIMETRY, 2007
Outcomes of women with metachronous breast and ovarian carcinomas
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY, 2006
Predicting non-sentinel lymph node involvement in breast cancer patients.
Kohrt, H. E., Olshen, R. A., Goodson, W. H., Rouse, R. V., Bailey, L.,, 2006
Pathologic correlates of false positive breast magnetic resonance imaging findings
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 2005
Rates of reexcision for breast cancer after magnetic resonance imaging
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 2005
Breast magnetic resonance imaging alters patient selection for accelerated
Horst, K. C., Ikeda, D. M., Birdwell, R. L., Daniel, B. L., Goffinet, , 2005
Magnetic resonance imaging of suspicious breast masses seen on one mammographic view.
breast journal, 2004
Breast magnetic resonance image screening
CANCER, 2004
A pilot breast cancer screening trial for women at high inherited risk using clinical breast exam
Kurian, A. W., Daniel, B. L., Mills, M. A., Nowels, K. W., Ford, J. M., 2004
Results from a pilot breast cancer screening trial using a combination of clincal breast exam
Hartman, A. R., Kurian, A., Mills, M. A., Daniel, B. L., Ford, J. M., , 2003
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, 2002
Clinical management of breast pain: A review
OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 2002
Freehand iMRI-guided large-gauge core needle biopsy
Daniel, B. L., Birdwell, R. L., Butts, K., Nowels, K. W., Ikeda, D. M., 2001
Locally advanced breast cancer: is surgery necessary?
breast journal, 2001
Radiofrequency ablation of breast cancer - First report of an emerging technology
ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, 1999
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., 1999
Perforated jejunal diverticula
Koger, K. E., Shatney, C. H., Dirbas, F. M., McClenathan, J. H., 1996
HUMANIZED ANTIBODY-DIRECTED TO THE IL
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1994
PROLONGATION OF GRAFT-SURVIVAL IN PRIMATE ALLOGRAFT TRANSPLANTATION BY YTTRIUM
TRANSPLANTATION, 1992
ANTI-TAC-H, A HUMANIZED ANTIBODY TO THE INTERLEUKIN-2 RECEPTOR
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES O, 1991
DISSEMINATED CUTANEOUS HERPES-ZOSTER FOLLOWING CARDIAC-SURGERY
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 1990
CONTROLLED REPERFUSION FOLLOWING REGIONAL ISCHEMIA
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 1987
CONTROLLED REPERFUSION OF REGIONAL ISCHEMIA
SURGICAL FORUM, 1983
EXPERIMENTS ON THE ABIOTIC AMPLIFICATION OF OPTICAL-ACTIVITY
ORIGINS OF LIFE AND EVOLUTION OF BIOSPHERES, 1981
STEREOSELECTIVE HYDROLYSIS OF LEUCINE OLIGOMERS
TETRAHEDRON, 1981
What is Dr. Dirbas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dirbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154457091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dirbas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dirbas
What is Dr. Frederick Dirbas's specialty?
Dr. Dirbas is a Surgeon near Stanford, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Dirbas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frederick Dirbas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dirbas is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Frederick Dirbas accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Dirbas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frederick Dirbas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dirbas's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frederick Dirbas?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Frederick Dirbas have?
Dr. Frederick Dirbas is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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