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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.
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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 Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Dr. Thiwan has experience treating conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Anemia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 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
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anemia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anemia
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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
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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Locations

  1. 1 Gastrointestinal and Liver Specialists of Tidewater PLLC
    885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114, Norfolk, VA 23502
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3.9
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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
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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
    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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA