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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD
4.3 (30 Ratings)
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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Dothan, AL.
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Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dothan, AL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Dothan, AL.

About

Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Dothan, AL and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Medical Center La New Orleans Lsu.They currently practice at Digestive Hlth Specs Of The SE and are affiliated with Flowers Hospital, Medical Center Enterprise and Southeast Health Medical Center. Dr. Tarwater has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tarwater received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Tarwater is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Chronic Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Obstruction
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Hlth Specs Of The SE
    480 HONEYSUCKLE RD, Dothan, AL 36305
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4.3
Based on 30 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Mar 22, 2024
Dr Tarwater is a very caring doctor. He takes the time to listen to your problems and responds appropriately. If necessary he will arrange for further testing and referrals. His nurses are very polite as well as professional and helpful. I would recommend Dr Tarwater and his staff to everyone. I would give him a rating of 10.
Sandra — Mar 22, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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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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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical Center La New Orleans Lsu
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tarwater's profile.

Dr. Tarwater frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD is affiliated with Flowers Hospital, Medical Center Enterprise and Southeast Health Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Samuel Tarwater, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL

  • Medical Center Enterprise

    400 N Edwards St, Enterprise, AL

  • Southeast Health Medical Center

    1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL