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Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD
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Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, VA.
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Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, VA.

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Dr. Tellawi graduated from Damascus University. Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, VA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Tellawi currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Henry Ford Health Jackson Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. At present, Dr. Tellawi received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Tellawi's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tellawi also speaks Arabic. Dr. Tellawi is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Inova Alexandria Hospital
    4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 799-1688
  2. 2 Office
    7700 Old Branch Ave Ste B102, Clinton, MD 20735
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 856-1960
  3. 3 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 222-7600
  4. 4 Henry Ford Allegiance Health
    205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (517) 205-4800

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Prince Georges Hospital Center
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tellawi's profile.

Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Henry Ford Health Jackson Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA

  • Inova Loudoun Hospital

    44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA

  • Bronson Methodist Hospital

    601 John St, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Henry Ford Health Jackson Hospital

    205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

    2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA