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Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD

Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD is a gastroenterologist in Falls Church, VA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Al-Kawas has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042

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Dr. Al-Kawas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Al-Kawas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Al-Kawas

3.7
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
28%
28%

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He is an excellent doctor and did a procedure on me at WVU in 1986. He was very kind, and informative. He did a laser procedure to open my pyloric valve so that I could live a normal life. I am so grateful to him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise Soccorsi – Oct 21, 2023
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Excellent and kind Doctor
Dr. Al Kawas saw me on very short notice since I was leaving the country and then I see him when I returned. He was very kind and patient with explaining my procedure and results.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Janella Nelson – Jan 29, 2022
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Wonderful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Richard L Earman – May 24, 2020
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Spends very little time talking to you in person, relies on his staff to do all the communication. Its been several weeks of me seeing him, still does not have a diagnosis of my GI condition. Seems interested only in performing procedures to get the hospital's billing rate going.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Chantilly, VA – Jul 18, 2017
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This Doctor almost killed my father. After arriving home my Dad collapsed in a pool of his own blood. He was lifeflighted back to Georgetown where he spent a number of days to recover from the blood loss. Dr Al-Kawas sent one of his residents who was dismissive. We should have sued him so as to protect others. (have seen that our experience of suffering at his hands is not isolated viewing other reviews elsewhere) Please be careful.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Bill in Silver Spring, MD – Mar 07, 2017
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He spent a total of 5 minutes with me, didn't answer my questions and was dismissive, even when I mentioned questions my primary care physician had asked. He acted annoyed at my questions. He also was short with his staff in front of me which was unpleasant.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 others found this helpful
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Sam in Washington, DC – May 06, 2016
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biography

Dr. Firas Al-Kawas, MD is a gastroenterologist in Falls Church, VA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Al-Kawas has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Damascus University Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Al-Kawas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Inova Fairfax Hospital3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042
    1
    Office5255 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 300 Washington, DC 20016
    2
    Inova Fairfax Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation8081 Innovation Park Dr Fairfax, VA 22031
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Inova Fairfax Hospital

      3300 Gallows Rd
      Falls Church, VA 22042
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      18% higher than the national average

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