
Overview
George Tannous is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois.
Dr. Tannous is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bowel Incontinence, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Tannous is board certified in Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
Locations
1401 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tannous 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. George C. Tannous
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George C. Tannous?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George C. Tannous by calling their office at 779-696-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George C. Tannous a top-rated expert for Encopresis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George C. Tannous is classified as an Advanced expert for Encopresis, 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. George C. Tannous specialize in?
While Dr. George C. Tannous is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Bowel Incontinence. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. George C. Tannous participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George C. Tannous has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Encopresis. You can view a list of Dr. George C. Tannous's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George C. Tannous accept my insurance?
Dr. George C. Tannous accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-4400 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
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Tannous isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Tannous isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Tannous isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Tannous isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Tannous isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- ColonoscopyDr. Tannous isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Tannous isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Tannous isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Tannous isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Tannous isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Tannous isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Tannous isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.


