Amir L. Bastawrous, MD
Issaquah, WA 98029
Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4535, Issaquah, WA 98029
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About Amir L. Bastawrous
Dr. Bastawrous (He/Him/His) most recently won the 2023 Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine Top Doctor Award and has won for multiple years. Dr. Bastawrous believes in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care in which the patient, health care professionals and support personnel work together for the efficient and optimal care of the patient. In this way each member maximizes their skills. In the end, the patient is better off.
University of ChicagoPritzer School Medical
1992
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
1997
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
1992
Cook County Hospital Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowships
2001
University of Illinois Chicago MBA Program Verifications
2009
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
2000
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
2001
- American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)
- Click here for a full list of Dr. Bastawrous’ publications. A subset of his recent citations are summarized below.
- Minimally invasive sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease decreases inpatient opioid use: Results of a propensity score-matched study
- Incidence, associated risk factors, and impact of conversion to laparotomy in elective minimally invasive sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease
- Incorporating a Detailed Case Log System to Standardize Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery Resident Training and Performance Evaluation
- Intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis for minimally invasive right colectomy: A multi-center propensity score-matched comparison of outcomes
- Alvimopan Use, Outcomes, and Costs: A Report from the Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program Comparative Effectiveness Research Translation Network Collaborative
- Number of Diverticulitis Episodes Before Resection and Factors Associated With Earlier Interventions
- Thromboembolic Complications and Prophylaxis Patterns in Colorectal Surgery
- The impact of delaying elective resection of diverticulitis on laparoscopic conversion rate
- Addressing the appropriateness of elective colon resection for diverticulitis: a report from the SCOAP CERTAIN collaborative
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Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancer Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery, Benign anorectal diseases, Colonoscopy. In my free time, I enjoy bicycling and photography.
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I have only seen Dr Bastawrous once on a virtual visit and have an overall positive impression. I have skipped a few questions because I cannot judge on the basis on one tele visit.
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Best providers Ever in Swedish. Am so grateful . Continue the good work you are doing.
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My experience with this provider have been excellent from day one.
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Dr was very knowledgeable and efficient. Friendly and easy to talk to.
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Dr. Bastawrous is a competent, effective specialist. His care has been fine.
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Excellent communicator, best bedside manner, provides detailed explanations, sense of humor, highly skilled and trusted surgeon
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