Dr. George Tannous, MD
Gastroenterology ·
Male ·
Age 35
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Dr. George Tannous, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Rockford, IL and has been practicing for 4 years. He graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2008 and specializes in gastroenterology.Read his story
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- ECOH
- HAP Insurance
- HFN
- Humana
- Medicaid
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Top Care Areas
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
very high
more than 98% of peers
Diarrhea
very high
more than 96% of peers
Dysphagia
very high
more than 96% of peers
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Dr. Tannous' bio
This content was provided by Dr. Tannous "Dr. George Tannous joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in 2014. Dr. Tannous completed his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati and his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals of Cleveland. As a fellow, Dr. Tannous developed an interest in neurogastroenterology, motility studies and inflammatory bowel disease. He is Director of the GI Motility Program at RGA. Dr. Tannous is board-certified in internal Medicine and gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Tannous "Dr. Tannous is committed to providing high-quality, cost-conscious patient care through a spirit of teamwork, communication, and dedication to treating our patients with respect, understanding and compassion. All Rockford Gastroenterology physicians and staff members are committed to work in a collaborative manner with our patients, their families and other healthcare providers. We recognize that gastrointestinal conditions can have a significant impact on our patients' quality of life. We will continually seek new and effective methods of treating acute and chronic digestive disorders in a manner that emphasizes quality improvement, effective outcomes and cost effectiveness. We are also committed to health promotion and prevention, teaching of medical students and residents, clinical research, and providing leadership to the national community of gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal endoscopists."
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1 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
2 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
75 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Food Poisoning
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Megacolon
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Salmonella Food Poisoning
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomal Ulcer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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7 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
- Manometry
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Illinois.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Case Western Reserve UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 2004
- University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2008
- University Hospitals Case Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2011
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2014
- University Hospitals Case Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2014
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Tannous has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Tannous accepts 11 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOAetna PPOChoice POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- CignaCigna PPO
- Coventry Health CareCoventry Health Care PPO
- ECOH
- HAP InsuranceHealth Alliance PPO
- HFN
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- The Alliance
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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