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Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, coronary angiogram, thoracentesis, and more.

1660 E Herndon Avenue Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93720

(559) 431-9753

Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD is a pulmonologist in Fresno, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center and ARYA MEDICAL GROUP CORP.

Office Locations

Address:

1660 E Herndon Avenue Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93720

Some issues Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

hospital care	498
inpatient care	499

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	21
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	57
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	58
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

hospital care	159
inpatient care	149
outpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	32
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	52
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

hospital care	177
inpatient care	167
outpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	68
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	57
Dementia	33
Cancer	9

bronchoscopy	9
doctor visit	89
hospital care	326
inpatient care	327

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	68
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	50
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

bronchoscopy	42
catheterization	23
doctor visit	325
hospital care	309
inpatient care	310
minimally invasive procedures	15
pulmonary testing	48
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	75
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	49
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

bronchoscopy	34
catheterization	24
doctor visit	230
hospital care	275
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	13
pulmonary testing	50
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	14
Hispanic	99
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	70
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	50
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

bronchoscopy	38
doctor visit	291
hospital care	285
inpatient care	286
minimally invasive procedures	14
pulmonary testing	51

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	61
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	57
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

catheterization	11
doctor visit	198
hospital care	355
inpatient care	356

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	12
Hispanic	91
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	48
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

doctor visit	363
hospital care	589
inpatient care	590
pulmonary testing	50
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Fresno, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	31
catheterization	19
doctor visit	250
hospital care	331
inpatient care	328
minimally invasive procedures	14
outpatient care	10
pulmonary testing	49
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	147
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	69
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	47
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	19
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	10
Dementia	20

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board and has a state license in California.

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board (2012)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Agnes Medical Center

ARYA MEDICAL GROUP CORP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali Rashidian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$1,524 SINGLE USE SUCTION VALVE (Sterile) $1,524
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,518 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,518
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,409 NUCALA $505	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $488	ANORO $180	INCRUSE $149	BREO $75	Other $12
Allergan Inc.	$470 AVYCAZ $430	TEFLARO $40
Genentech USA, Inc.	$431 Esbriet $169	$262
Other	$2,376 Adempas $188	SYMBICORT $164	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $141	OFEV $117	OPDIVO $110	Other $1,656

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,948
Travel and Lodging	$2,642
Education	$139

Biography

Dr. Ali Rashidian is a physician who specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He is professionally affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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