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Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD
3.7 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Falls Church, VA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD works in Falls Church, VA as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 50 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. At present, Dr. Al-Kawas has received an average rating of 3.7 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. They are affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Al-Kawas practices at Practice in Falls Church, VA and has additional offices in Fairfax, VA and Washington, DC.

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Locations

  1. 1 Inova Fairfax Hospital
    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
  2. 2 Inova Fairfax Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation
    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031
  3. 3 Office
    5255 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 300, Washington, DC 20016

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3.7
Based on 18 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Oct 21, 2023
He is an excellent doctor and did a procedure on me at WVU in 1986. He was very kind, and informative. He did a laser procedure to open my pyloric valve so that I could live a normal life. I am so grateful to him.
Denise Soccorsi — Oct 21, 2023
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    1974
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Al-Kawas accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Al-Kawas accepts here.

Dr. Al-Kawas has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 18 times.

Dr. Al-Kawas is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Al-Kawas has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 50 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

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