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About Dr. Al-Assi
M. Tarek Al-Assi, M.D. is a gastroenterologist in Arlington, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dr. Al-Assi has held a Texas medical license since 1993. When we checked the Texas Medical Board's public records on Nov 10, 2026, the license was active with no disciplinary action on record.
What does a gastroenterologist do?
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. They diagnose and treat conditions such as acid reflux (GERD), ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, gallstones and liver disease, often using endoscopy and colonoscopy. Source: Cleveland Clinic: Gastroenterologist.
To make an appointment or check which insurance plans the practice accepts, call the office. The details are below.
Practice information
- Specialty
- Gastroenterologist
- Address
- 1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste. 509, Arlington, TX 76012
- Phone
- (817) 394-4300
- Texas license
- J4684, active when checked
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Practice details come from the NPI Registry and the Texas Medical Board (checked Nov 10, 2026). Please call the office to confirm before your visit.
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