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Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Norfolk, VA.
Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD
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Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Norfolk, VA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Norfolk, VA.

About

Dr. Thiwan graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College Madurai University and completed a residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Thiwan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital. Dr. Thiwan has experience treating conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Anemia and Liver Damage from Alcohol among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thiwan received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Thiwan's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Thiwan is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anemia
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anemia
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Disorders of Zinc Metabolism
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kaposi Sarcoma of Lymph Nodes
Nausea
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Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Feculent Vomiting
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gonococcal Anal Rectal Infection
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Large Intestine Infarction
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Whipple's Disease
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thiwan
3.9
Based on 7 Reviews
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Aug 05, 2021
On 7-30-2021, Dr. S. Thiwan performed a colonoscopy on me. Dr. Thiwan and his staff did an excellent job. He will be my gastroenterologist until he retires
W. Hicks — Aug 05, 2021
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tirunelveli Medical College Madurai University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Pitt County Memorial Hospital|University of North Carolina Hospitals
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thiwan's profile.

Dr. Thiwan frequently treats the following conditions: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Anemia and Liver Damage from Alcohol. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Syed Thiwan, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA