Fouad Moawad, MD

Fouad J. Moawad, MD, is a gastroenterologist specializing in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. He serves as the chief of the gastroenterology division and medical director of the Anderson Medical Pavilion (AMP) ambulatory surgical center at Scripps Clinic.

Before joining Scripps Clinic, Dr. Moawad served 13 years on active duty as a U.S. Army physician, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His military assignments included one year at a Mobile Army Support Hospital (MASH) in Germany and a combat deployment to Baghdad, Iraq, where he served with the infantry and was awarded the Bronze Star. He spent the remainder of his military career as a gastroenterologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Dr. Moawad is an internationally recognized expert in esophageal conditions, particularly eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with special focus on the complex interaction between these two conditions. He has authored more than 100 publications and received the U.S. Army Surgeon General Physician Recognition Award, designating him as one of the Army's top physicians. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and currently serves as the American College of Gastroenterology Governor for California.

Dr. Moawad believes the strongest doctor-patient relationships are built on open and honest communication. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, exercising and traveling.