Education
- Bachelor’s Degree – Rutgers University
- Medical Degree – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- Internship – Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Residency – Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Fellowship – St. Peter’s Healthcare System
- Board Certifications – Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Honors & Awards
Recognized for his exceptional achievements, Dr. Tawadros has earned numerous awards, underscoring his commitment to both academic and clinical excellence.
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
- Gold Humanism National Honor Society
- Alpha Epsilon Lambda Medical Honor Society
- New Jersey Medical School Student Merit Scholar
- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- New Jersey Medical School Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient
- Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences Scholars Award
Specialties & Main Areas of Interest
- Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Esophageal disorders
- Obesity
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
Hospital Affiliations
- Centrastate Medical Center
- Bayshore Community Hospital
Other Appointments
- Professional Memberships: American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Medical Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Research
Dr. Tawadros has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed publications and has presented his work at multiple national conferences.
- Published on a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colorectal Polyp Resection, Cirrhosis, Pancreatic Disorders, Hepatobiliary Disorders, Obesity Management
Fun Facts
- Dr. Tawadros was born on Staten Island and raised in Central New Jersey. He is an avid sports fan, especially of the LA Lakers and NY Giants. He enjoys spending his time with his family and friends, as well as traveling.
Conditions & Diseases Treated
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Acid Reflux
- Anorectal Disease
- Bacteria and Foodborne Illness
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bile Duct Blockages and Stones
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Clostridioides Difficile
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Management
- Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
- Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagitis and Stricture
- Fatty Liver
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gas
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- Gastroparesis
- Genetic Colon Cancer Syndromes
- GERD
- H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcer
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori/Peptic Ulcer
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Hernias (Abdominal, Groin, and Hiatal)
- High-Risk Colon Cancer Screening
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Disease
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Obesity
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Proctitis
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Reflux Esophagitis/Stricture
- Silent Reflux
- Stomach Ulcers
- Swallowing Difficulty
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed
- Anorectal Manometry
- Bravo pH Study
- Breath Testing, including Lactose, Lactulose, Fructose Testing
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Cholangioscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Pseudocyst Drainage
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Esophageal Manometry
- Fecal Transplant
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Luminal Stent
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Barrett's
- Upper Endoscopy
