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Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD

Dr. Essam Tellawi, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Alexandria, VA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Damascus University and is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional and UM Charles Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tellawi an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Tellawi works at Practice in Alexandria, VA with other offices in Clinton, MD, Des Moines, IA and Jackson, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tellawi's Office 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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional
  • UM Charles Regional Medical Center

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Abdominal Pain
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Anemia
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abnormal Thyroid
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Acute Laryngitis
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Alcoholic Hepatitis
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Animal Allergies
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
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Chronic Gastritis
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Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Down Syndrome
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hip Pointer
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
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Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Thiamin Deficiency
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
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Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
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Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1093715690
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Prince Georges Hospital Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Damascus University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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