Mr. Bashar Alaswad, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
740 Hospital Drive Suite 120 Beaumont TX, 77701About
Dr. Bashar Alaswad is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Beaumont, TX. Dr. Alaswad specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1976
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1976
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Gastritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Hernia
- Gas
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