3.5
2 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Syed Ismail Thiwan is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Tirunelveli Medical College and completed his residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. With 38 years of clinical experience, he brings extensive knowledge in digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Thiwan is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
He practices at multiple Sentara locations throughout Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia, including Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, and Sentara Careplex Hospital. Dr. Thiwan specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
He practices at multiple Sentara locations throughout Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia, including Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, and Sentara Careplex Hospital. Dr. Thiwan specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Syed Ismail M Thiwan has 4 locationsDigestive And Liver Disease Specialists
885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114Norfolk, VA 23502 Tel: (757) 466-0165
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 38 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Tirunelveli Medical College | Med School: University of Cincinnati | Med School: University of South Alabama | Med School: Columbus State University |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Syed Ismail M Thiwan
Medical Specialties
Dr. Syed Ismail M Thiwan has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Syed Ismail M Thiwan has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Dr. Syed Ismail M Thiwan holds an expired medical license in the states of Virginia and North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Medical School
Graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College in 1990 and Tirunelveli Medical College in 1988.
NPI Number
Dr. Thiwan's NPI number is 1932174687.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Syed Ismail Thiwan affiliated with?
- Dr. Syed Ismail Thiwan is affiliated with Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, and Atrium Health Kings Mountain.
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