Summary

Dr. Syed Ismail Thiwan is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who has been practicing medicine for 38 years. He earned his medical degree from Tirunelveli Medical College and completed his residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Thiwan is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Thiwan is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Norfolk, Virginia and Hampton, Virginia. He specializes in treating digestive conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Syed Ismail M Thiwan has 4 locations

Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114Norfolk, VA 23502
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

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507

Sentara Leigh Hospital

830 Kempsville RdNorfolk, VA 23502

Sentara Careplex Hospital

3000 Coliseum DrHampton, VA 23666

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3.5 
38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Norfolk , VATempe , AZSACRAMENTO , CATempe , AZ
Med School: Tirunelveli Medical College Med School: Columbus State University Med School: New York University Med School: University of Cincinnati
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Syed Ismail M Thiwan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

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

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Medical School

Tirunelveli Medical CollegeGraduated in 1990
Tirunelveli Medical CollegeGraduated in 1988

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Dr. Syed Ismail Thiwan's office is located at 885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114, Norfolk, VA, 23502.

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