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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD
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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dothan, AL.
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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dothan, AL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dothan, AL.

About

Dr. Tarwater graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Medical Center La New Orleans Lsu. Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dothan, AL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Tarwater currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Medical Center Enterprise, Flowers Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center. Dr. Tarwater has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tarwater received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. Dr. Tarwater's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tarwater is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Ascites
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Gastroparesis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Pancreas Surgeries
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Health Specialist of the Southeast
    480 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan, AL 36305
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  2. 2 Office
    614 N Main St Ste A, Enterprise, AL 36330
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  3. 3 Office
    265 Medical Park Blvd, Dothan, AL 36301
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  4. 4 Office
    408 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan, AL 36305
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarwater
4.4
Based on 41 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Mar 01, 2025
He and his staff are excellent!
Mary Care — Mar 01, 2025
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical Center La New Orleans Lsu
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Tarwater communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Tarwater offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Tarwater offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Tarwater have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Tarwater offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tarwater's profile.

Dr. Tarwater frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is affiliated with Medical Center Enterprise, Flowers Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical Center Enterprise

    400 N Edwards St, Enterprise, AL

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL

  • Southeast Health Medical Center

    1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL