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Yousef Zarbalian, MD, Rheumatology, Vienna, VA, Inova Alexandria Hospital

YousefZarbalianMD

Rheumatology Vienna, VA

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Yousef Zarbalian is an integrative rheumatologist in Vienna, VA. He received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Farsi and French. He is experienced in a wide variety of rheumatologic and internal medicine conditions using an integrative approach that combines immunotherapy, herbal medicine, and acupuncture tailored to each patient's unique condition.

Education & Training

  • Helms Medical Acupuncture Fellowship
    Helms Medical Acupuncture FellowshipN/A, Medical Acupuncture, 2019 - 2019
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Rheumatology, 2014 - 2016
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Louisiana State University
    Louisiana State UniversityB.S., Biological sciences, Summa cum Laude, 2002 - 2006
  • Louisiana State University
    Louisiana State UniversityB.A., French, With College Honors, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Jonathan Mann Scholarship Dermatology rotation at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (C.H.U.) Ibn Sina de l'Université Mohammed V, 2010
  • Dr. Lee B. & Virginia G. Harrison Scholarship 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Giant Cell Arteritis: Does Perivascular Inflammation on Biopsy Lead to Clinical Disease?  
    Macklin, Michael and Zarbalian, Yousef and Wang, Li and Hamilton, Ronald and Liang, Kimberly, Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 12/15/2022
  • Recurrent pneumatosis intestinalis in a patient with dermatomyositis  
    Zarbalian Y, von Rosenvinge EC, Twadell, W, Mikdashi J, BMJ case reports, 1/1/2013
  • Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease: Compliance with Current Guidelines at a Tertiary Care Medical Center  
    Curtin BF, Zarbalian Y, Flasar MH, von Rosenvinge EC, World Journal of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Much ado about ferritin: Cytopenias and liver disturbance in a patient with FMF
    Zarbalian Y, Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society, Hershey, PA, 1/1/2015
  • Carotid Artery Coin Stacking: Where’s the Money?
    Zarbalian Y, Tilstra J, Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society, Hershey, PA, 1/1/2014
  • Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease: Compliance with Current Guidelines at a Tertiary Care Medical Center
    Zarbalian Y, Curtin BF, Flasar MH, von Rosenvinge EC, Digestive Diseases Week, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Journal club: Diagnostic Value of Distinguishing and Reporting Different Perinuclear ANCA (P-ANCA) Immunofluorescence Patterns 
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2016
  • Periodontal disease in Rheumatoid arthritis: Moving towards Personalized medicine in RA 
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2016
  • Inflammatory back pain with surprising findings 
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - 1/1/2016
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Other Languages

  • Farsi, French

Hospital Affiliations