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Darren A. Tabechian, M.D.

Darren A. Tabechian, M.D.

Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology

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Locations

Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology

395 West Street, Suite 007
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Rheumatology Clinic

400 Red Creek Drive, Suite 240
Rochester, NY 14623

About Me

Dr. Tabechian is an adult rheumatologist who directs the crystalline arthritis clinic. He is currently seeing patients in the Henrietta (Red Creek Dr) and Canandaigua offices. He enjoys teaching the full spectrum of trainees (medical students, residents, fellows and colleagues). His interest in r...
Dr. Tabechian is an adult rheumatologist who directs the crystalline arthritis clinic. He is currently seeing patients in the Henrietta (Red Creek Dr) and Canandaigua offices. He enjoys teaching the full spectrum of trainees (medical students, residents, fellows and colleagues). His interest in rheumatology stems from both a fascination with the spectrum of autoimmune and rheumatic conditions and the enjoyment of providing continuity of care for patients with chronic illnesses.

Certified Specialties

Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Rheumatology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2003

Residency, Internal Medicine, Maine Medical Center. 1995 - 1997

Internship, Internal Medicine, Maine Medical Center. 1994 - 1995

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry. 1994

Research

Dr Tabechian participates in clinical research in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and gout. He has expertise in ultrasound guided synovial biopsy and diagnostic ultrasonography.

Publications

Journal Articles

Decreased influenza-specific B cell responses in rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor.

Kobie JJ, Zheng B, Bryk P, Barnes M, Ritchlin CT, Tabechian DA, Anandarajah AP, Looney RJ, Thiele RG, Anolik JH, Coca A, Wei C, Rosenberg AF, Feng C, Treanor JJ, Lee FE, Sanz I

Arthritis research & therapy.. 2011 13 (6):R209. Epub 12/16/2011.

Self-directed learning of basic musculoskeletal ultrasound among rheumatologists in the United States.

Kissin EY, Nishio J, Yang M, Backhaus M, Balint PV, Bruyn GA, Craig-Muller J, D'Agostino MA, Feoktistov A, Goyal J, Iagnocco A, Ike RW, Moller I, Naredo E, Pineda C, Schmidt WA, Swen N, Tabechian D, Wakefield RJ, Wells AF, Kaeley GS

Arthritis care & research.. 2010 February 62 (2):155-60. Epub 1900 01 01.

Severe long-standing dysimmune sensory neuronopathy responsive to etanercept

Figueroa, J.J.; Tabechian. D.; Herrmann, D.N.

Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2008; 9(4): 415-420.

Cardiac tamponade: an uncommon presentation of hypertensive scleroderma renal crisis- report of a case and review of the literature

Pattanaik, D.; Tabechian, D.; Varnis, C.

Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2004; .

Lupus-like nephritis in an HIV-positive patient: report of a case and review of the literature.

Tabechian D, Pattanaik D, Suresh U, Cohn SE, Nadasdy T

Clinical nephrology.. 2003 September 60 (3):187-94. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Reviews

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