Dr. Viviane Tabar, MD | New York, NY | Neurological Surgery

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I am a neurosurgeon and a stem cell biologist. I care for patients with primary brain tumors (such as glioblastomas and astrocytomas); tumors of the skull lining or skull base (meningiomas and chordomas); tumors of the pituitary gland; and tumors that have spread to the brain from other parts of the body (brain metastases). I see several hundred patients and perform about 200 procedures each year.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065

accepting new patients
3.6

17 Ratings
37 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks French, English, Arabic
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
7 written reviews
3 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Tabar's Ratings and Reviews

3.6

17 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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She may be a wonderful surgeon I do not know. I went to her for a consult on a brain tumor. She gave us 5 to 10 minutes of her time. When tears came to my eyes she told me that I needed to change my attitude. She would not answer any of my questions because she was too busy and had to get out the door.

August 3rd, 2019

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Caring, Cautious and Thorough! Dr. Vivian took the time to explain how my Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma had spread from my face and into my CSF. She had a plan to administer chemotherapy using an (new at the time) Ommya Reservoir inserted in the narrow cavity of the left ventricle of my brain. Smooth, steady and deliberate she inserted the device. Later Oncologists were able to inject the Chemo drugs directly to the cancer location.

July 12th, 2019

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Dr. Tabar scared me (and my family) into getting a surgery for a tumor that was never there. She never tucks her pride In when she's wrong, now I'm living a life time full of disease and pain. I'll write a more fully detailed review on this witch soon, if you value your life do not trust this animal.

January 28th, 2019

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Dr. Tabar is an outstanding Doctor. I very highly recommend her.

June 15th, 2016

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Nothing short of a miracle worker here. Can't recommend her highly enough

May 1st, 2016

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Dr. Tabar and her staff are all very caring as well as being so competent. I was made very comfortable from my first visit right on through the operation and follow ups 2 years later.

February 6th, 2013

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I think that Dr. Tabar was not 100% honest when answering my post-op questions. The surgery did not go well and I would NOT recommend her to anyone. She is often busy and even when you are hospitalized you will see her seldomly.

November 17th, 2010

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1999

Residency

University of Massachusetts1997

Case Western Reserve University1993

Medical School

American University of BeirutGraduated in 1989

Dr. Ira J. Dunkel, MD
Oncology
41 Years Exp | New York, NY
(1)
Dr. Dmitri Igonkin, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
20 Years Exp | New York, NY
(2)
Dr. Emily Slotkin, MD
Oncology
18 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)
Dr. Tanya M. Trippett, MD
Oncology
41 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)
Danielle Alleva, NP
Nurse Practitioner
New York, NY
(0)
Dr. Gagan Raju, MD
Oncology
11 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)
Dr. Beryl Mccormick, MD
Radiation Oncology
53 Years Exp | New York, NY
(6)
Dr. Maria Cancio, MD
Oncology
20 Years Exp | New York, NY
(7)
Dr. Rachel Niec, MD, PhD
Gastroenterology
11 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)
Dr. Evangelos Ntrivalas, MD, PhD
Allergy & Immunology
33 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)

Which hospitals is Dr. Viviane Tabar affiliated with?: Dr. Viviane Tabar is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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What languages does Dr. Viviane Tabar speak?: Dr. Viviane Tabar speaks French, English, and Arabic.

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