Sasha Taleban
Advanced in Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis

Dr. Sasha Taleban

Gastroenterology
Banner Health
Banner - University Medicine North
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
Tucson, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Advanced in Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis
Banner Health
Banner - University Medicine North
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
Tucson, AZ 
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Overview

Sasha Taleban is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Taleban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Taleban is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 12 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

Graduate Institution
University Of Washington School Of Medicine, 2006
Residency
Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester, Internal Medicine, 2009
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AZ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Rhode Island Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2012
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2013
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center South
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Banner - University Medicine North
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719
Call: 520-694-8888

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3 Long-term Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
A Phase 3 Long-term Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ontamalimab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 307)
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 307)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 31, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Ontamalimab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 21, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 305)
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (CARMEN CD 305)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3
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31 Total Publications

Absence of submucosal edema and pseudopolyps on computed tomography in toxic megacolon is associated with increased mortality.
Absence of submucosal edema and pseudopolyps on computed tomography in toxic megacolon is associated with increased mortality.
Journal: Abdominal radiology (New York)
Published: August 04, 2025
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