Tarek Sawas, MD, MPH, FASGE
Gastroenterology
Locations
Methodist Gastroenterology
2821 E. President George Bush Hwy
Ste 505
Richardson,
TX
75082
About Tarek Sawas, MD, MPH, FASGE
Tarek Sawas, MD, MPH, FASGE, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified gastroenterologist at Methodist Gastroenterology – Richardson. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy to diagnose and treat digestive disorders of the bile ducts, colon, esophagus, and pancreas.
Dr. Sawas emphasizes minimally invasive options, such as endoscopy, whenever possible. Compared to traditional open surgery methods, endoscopy can help patients recover faster and maintain their quality of life.
Dr. Sawas is an expert in advanced endoscopic techniques, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ERCP is used to diagnose and treat bile duct and pancreatic conditions. He also has expertise in interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). EUS enables detailed imaging and precision in procedures such as biopsy.
Dr. Sawas takes a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. He is dedicated to ensuring patients understand their condition and all their treatment options. He chose a career in medicine to make a meaningful and lasting difference in people’s lives. Through expert, empathetic care, he helps patients navigate difficult diagnoses with confidence.
Teaching and research are also important to Dr. Sawas. He served as the program director of the advanced endoscopy fellowship program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He has been part of the American Gastroenterology Association guidelines panel and presented lectures across the country. He has published close to 80 papers in top peer-reviewed journals such as American Journal of Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals. Dr. Sawas has also written books and book chapters on gastroenterology and endoscopy.
Outside of providing patient care, teaching, and research, Dr. Sawas enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Insurances Accepted
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- 90 Degree PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Whole Health Texas Health
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan HMO/PPO
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Marketplace Exchange
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Medicare Advantage
- Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance
- Buc-ee's
- Christian Healthcare Ministries
- Cigna Connect Marketplace Exchange
- CIGNA HMO
- CIGNA Local+
- CIGNA OAP
- Cigna POS
- CIGNA PPO
- Coral Unity National Provider Network
- Employers Health Network
- EVRY Healthcare
- Healthcare Highways
- HealthSmart GEPO
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Humana Gold Plus Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Imperial Health Marketplace Exchange
- Medical Cost Containment Professionals
- Molina Marketplace
- Molina Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan Commercial PPO
- MultiPlan Medicare Advantage
- Parkland Medicaid
- ProCare Advantage
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Ambetter Essentials & Virtual Access Marketplace Plans
- Superior CHIP
- Superior Foster Care
- Superior STAR Medicaid
- Superior Star+Plus
- Tower Extrusions
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare PPO
- Velocity National Provider Network
- WellCare Medicare Advantage
- WellCare Medicare Advantage by Allwell
- WellMed Medicare Advantage
- Wellpoint CHIP
- Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
- Wellpoint STAR Kids
- Wellpoint STAR Medicaid