Holiday Hours

With the exception of Inova hospitals, Inova Emergency Care and Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care, all Inova outpatient offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays – Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Some Inova care sites have additional closures for the holidays, which will be noted on the relevant location pages. 

Essam Y. Tellawi, MD

Essam Tellawi, MD

Essam Tellawi, MD

Essam Y. Tellawi, MD

Specialty
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
43
Clinical Interests
Colonoscopy, Stomach Disorders and Treatment
Gender
Male
Languages
Arabic
Locations
Inova Alexandria Hospital

4320 Seminary Rd
Gastroenterology
Alexandria, VA 22304

Phone
Fax
703-799-4092

About Essam Y. Tellawi, MD

Dr. Essam Tellawi is a specialty care physician board certified in gastroenterology. He joined Inova Medical Group with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in management of GI bleeding disorders, early colon cancer detection and biliary endoscopy.

Dr. Tellawi became interested in gastroenterology because digestive diseases are common disorders within our community and wants patients to know that with available, modern endoscopy technology, he can instantly diagnose and treat many of these disorders. His goal is to help his patients receive exceptional and compassionate care.

Dr. Tellawi currently resides in Mount Vernon, Virginia, with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures.

Awards/Associations/Appointments

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Associate Clinical Professor, George Washington University Hospital, 2010, 2013, 2015
  • Chairman GI Department, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, 2010-2016
  • Medical Director of Gastroenterology, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Medical School
Damascus University
Residencies
Prince Georges Hospital Center
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1988
Fellowships
Prince Georges Hospital Center
Training Specialty: Gastroenterology
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1990

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