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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD
4.3 (34 Ratings)
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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dothan, AL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD works in Dothan, AL as a Gastroenterologist and has 36 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Tarwater completed a residency at Medical Center La New Orleans Lsu. Dr. Tarwater has has worked on more claims relating to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis and Abdominal Pain than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Tarwater has received an average rating of 4.3 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. They are affiliated with Flowers Hospital, Medical Center Enterprise and Southeast Health Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Tarwater practices at Practice in Dothan, AL and has additional offices in Enterprise, AL.

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Health Specialist of the Southeast
    480 HONEYSUCKLE RD, Dothan, AL 36305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 836-1212
  2. 2 Office
    614 N Main St Ste A, Enterprise, AL 36330
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  3. 3 Office
    614 N Main St Ste A, Enterprise, AL 36330
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 836-1888
  4. 4 Office
    265 Medical Park Blvd, Dothan, AL 36301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 836-1212

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4.3
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (26)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Gastroenterology
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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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  • Medical Center La New Orleans Lsu
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

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

Dr. Tarwater frequently sees patients for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis and Abdominal Pain.

Dr. Tarwater has a star rating of 4.3/5 and has been reviewed 34 times.

Dr. Tarwater is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Tarwater has been practicing as a Gastroenterologist for 36 years.

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