Overview
Tarek Shawkat is a Hospital Medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
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. Tarek Shawkat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tarek Shawkat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tarek Shawkat by calling their office at 808-932-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tarek Shawkat a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tarek Shawkat is classified as an Experienced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Tarek Shawkat specialize in?
While Dr. Tarek Shawkat is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Tarek Shawkat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tarek Shawkat has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Tarek Shawkat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tarek Shawkat accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarek Shawkat accepts most major insurance plans, including AlohaCare and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 808-932-3000 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
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Shawkat isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shawkat isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.