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Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD
3.8 (52 Ratings)

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Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in The Woodlands, TX.
Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD
3.8 (52 Ratings)
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Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
The Woodlands, TX
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in The Woodlands, TX.

About

Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in The Woodlands, TX and has 29 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. They currently practice at Woodlands Family & Community Medicine and are affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Dr. Alam has experience treating conditions like Heartburn, Abdominal Pain and Barrett's Esophagus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alam received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alam is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Woodlands
    150 Pine Forest Dr Ste 106, The Woodlands, TX 77384
  2. 2 Office
    17521 St Lukes Way Ste 190, The Woodlands, TX 77384

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alam
3.8
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (15)

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Mar 10, 2022
10/10 experience. They made my first colonoscopy a breeze!
Sara H — Mar 10, 2022
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About Me

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Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in The Woodlands, TX and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1995. He specializes in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Hepatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alam's profile.

Dr. Alam frequently treats the following conditions: Heartburn, Abdominal Pain and Barrett's Esophagus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tawfiq Alam, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S, Shenandoah, TX

  • St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital

    17200 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

    504 Medical Center Blvd, Conroe, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

    9250 Pinecroft Dr, Shenandoah, TX