About me
Dr. Alzayer treats patients with all conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. He has a special interest in esophageal diseases and disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal strictures, motility disorders.
He uses a variety of diagnostic and treatment procedures including endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic dilation, PEG tube (feeding tube) placement, capsule endoscopy, esophageal PH testing, and high-resolution manometry. Dr. Alzayer is highly experienced in the use of colonoscopy for the removal of polyps, including advanced polyps.
Dr. Alzayer works with each patient to understand the root cause of their symptoms and make an accurate diagnosis. When appropriate, he employs conservative treatment options, like lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatments, to help improve symptoms, before recommending more invasive treatment options.
Dr. Alzayer’s approach to treatment focuses on whole patient care. He listens to his patients in order to understand the root cause of their symptoms and provides a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs that aligns with their treatment goals.
Dr. Alzayer received his medical degree from University of Dammam College of Medicine in Saudi Arabia, where he served as a resident, teaching assistant, and clinical instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine. He then completed his residency training in internal medicine at Baystate Medical Center/University of Massachusetts, in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he served as chief resident. Finally, he completed a gastroenterology fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastrointestinal Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Alzayer is fluent in English and Arabic.
Clinical areas of focus
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Endoscopy
- Enteroscopy With Bleeding Control
- Gastric Manometry
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Intestinal Dysmotility
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lower Gi Endoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy With Biopsy
- Stomach Ulcers
- Upper Gi Endoscopy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramping
- Abdominal Distension
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Stool
- Achalasia
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Fissures
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aphagia
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bowel Obstruction
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Digestive Organs
- Celiac Disease
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Constipation
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Diverticulosis
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diabetic Gastroparesis
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagitis
- External Hemorrhoids
- Flatulence
- Functional Dyspepsia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gas And Bloating
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastric Varices
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- H. Pylori Infection
- Hemangioma
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatomegaly
- Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
- Intestinal Dysmotility
- Intestinal Infections
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Failure
- Liver Fibrosis
- Lower Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Perianal Fistula
- Perianal Pain
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Portal Hypertension
- Postprandial Diarrhea
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Pain
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Swallowing Disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting And Nausea
Procedures I perform
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma
- Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Colonoscopy With Injection
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Endoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- Enteroscopy With Bleeding Control
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal PH Monitoring
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy With Biopsy
- Flexible Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Gastric Manometry
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Test
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- Lower Gi Endoscopy
- Lower Gi Therapeutic Substance Introduction
- Sigmoidoscopy With Biopsy
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Upper Gi Endoscopy
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-Open HMO Option
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Basic
- IH-Open HMO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Network Only Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-PPO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- POS OA
- CIGNA EPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Navigate
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Optimum Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-EPO Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- United Student Resources
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- TRICARE East Select
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Administrators
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UHC Passport
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Choice POS
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-HMO
- IH-POS
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna HMO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- HealthyBlue PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- First Health PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- HighMark
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Fellowship: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2021)
Residency: Baystate Medical Center Springfield Internal Medicine GME (2018)
Medical School: King Faisal University (2010)