Gastroenterology
Robert Hawes, MD
Professor of Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine; Director, Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research and Education
Dr. Robert H. Hawes is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopy with particular expertise in pancreatobiliary diseases and gastrointestinal oncology. At the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research and Education, he combines advanced diagnostic techniques with minimally invasive endoscopic therapies to treat complex digestive disorders, offering patients fewer complications and shorter recovery times. Dr. Hawes performs a co
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Indiana University School of Medicine — M.D., 1980
- Indiana University School of Medicine — Internship, Internal Medicine, 1980-1981
- Indiana University School of Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1981-1982
- Indiana University School of Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1982-1984
- Indiana University School of Medicine — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1982-1984
Peer Recognition
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) — Rudolf V. Schindler Award
2015
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) — Master Endoscopist Award
2013, 2018 (2 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Florida Gastroenterologic Society (FGS) — James L. Borland, Sr. Memorial Award
2018
- German Society of Gastroenterology — Master Endoscopy Award
2017
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
- Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
- AdventHealth Orlando
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice