Overview
Dawn Sears is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas.
Dr. Sears is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sears has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dawn M. Sears
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dawn M. Sears?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dawn M. Sears by calling their office at 254-215-0100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dawn M. Sears a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dawn M. Sears is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dawn M. Sears specialize in?
While Dr. Dawn M. Sears is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Dawn M. Sears participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dawn M. Sears has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Dawn M. Sears's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dawn M. Sears accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawn M. Sears accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Medicare. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-215-0100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HepatitisDr. Sears isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Sears isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- VisceromegalyDr. Sears isDistinguished. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Advanced
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Sears isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Sears isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Sears isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Sears isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Sears isAdvanced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AscitesDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hepatitis ADr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis BDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Sears isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.

