Dr. Amir T Awad MD, FACG, FACP
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
11912 Sheldon Rd Suite B Tampa FL, 33626About
Dr. Amir Awad is a gastroenterologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Awad specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Awad performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Hepatic injuries: management and outcome.
- Devascularization procedure and DSRS: a controlled randomized trial on selected haemodynamic portal flow pattern in schistosomal portal hypertension with variceal bleeding.
- Renal leiomyoma.
- Analysis of loco-regional and distant recurrences in breast cancer after conservative surgery.
- Isolation of candicine chloride, laurifoline chloride, and xanthoxyletin from the bark of Zanthoxylum elephantiasis.
- Isolation and identification of 3 alkaloids from the bark of Zanthoxylum elephantiasis.
- Risk factors in surgery of gastroduodenal ulcer disease in patients with schistosomal portal hypertension.
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