Dr. Ethan Tabibian, a native of Austin, TX, is a neurosurgeon known for his exceptional blend of musical artistry and medical expertise. Before embarking on his medical career, Dr. Tabibian made significant strides as an accomplished concert pianist, honing his craft at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA. His passion for both music and medicine led him to pursue a dual-degree in piano performance and pre-medical studies, laying the groundwork for his multifaceted journey.

Driven by a profound fascination with the complexities of the human brain, Dr. Tabibian's trajectory toward neurosurgery was solidified during medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he excelled academically and discovered his unwavering commitment to the field.

He subsequently immersed himself in the challenges of neurosurgery, undertaking a rigorous residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It was here that he further specialized his training by completing a fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery, mastering advanced minimally invasive techniques.

With a deep-rooted desire to serve his hometown community, Dr. Tabibian returned to central Texas, determined to contribute his expertise in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases. Drawing from his experiences as a musician and a neurosurgeon, Dr. Tabibian approaches each case with a unique blend of precision, creativity, and compassion.

Education & Training

2012-2016

MD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Paul L. Foster School OF Medicine (El Paso, TX)

2016-2023

Residency, Neurological Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Fellowship

Endovascular Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Biography

Recent Research Publications

2022, Morphological characteristics of symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid webs

Carotid webs are an increasingly recognized source of recurrent stroke among young patients without conventional vascular risk factors. There have been no previous studies demonstrating that specific web morphological characteristics correlate with a higher stroke risk. This study reports distinct morphological features of symptomatic and asymptomatic webs.

2023, Endovascular Thrombectomy for the Treatment of Large Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials

Endovascular thrombectomy has previously been reserved for patients with small to medium acute ischemic strokes. Recent randomized control trials have demonstrated functional benefit and risk profiles for thrombectomy in large-volume ischemic strokes. The primary objective of the meta-analysis was to determine the combined benefit of endovascular thrombectomy in patients with large-volume ischemic strokes and to determine the risk of adverse events after treatment.

Awards

2023

University of Alabama at Birmingham Outstanding Resident Award

2021

Richard Morawetz Research Prize

Garber Galbraith Scientific Session