

Gastroenterology
Firas Al-Kawas, MD
Director, Professor of Gastroenterology
Falls Church, VA
Dr. Firas H. Al-Kawas, MD, is a gastroenterologist with over 51 years of experience, specializing in pancreatobiliary disease and interventional endoscopy. He serves adult patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, stomach disorders, and abdominal pain, performing advanced procedures such as colonoscopy and ERCP at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, VA. As a world-renowned authority in his field, Dr. Al-Kawas is board-
50+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (ABMS)
- Internal Medicine (ABMS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Damascus University Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1974)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseEndoscopic UltrasoundPancreaticobiliary DiseaseIrritable Bowel SyndromeAdvanced EndoscopyERCPColorectal Cancer Screening
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Inova Health System
- Inova Fairfax Hospital
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Languages
English[3]
Experience
50+ years in practice