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Dr. Steven L Alabaster MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(13)
2202 S Cedar St Suite 310 Tacoma WA, 98405
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Dr. Steven Alabaster is a gastroenterologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Alabaster specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Alabaster performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1974

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Dr. Steven L Alabaster MD's Practice location

Practice At 2202 S Cedar St Suite 310

2202 S Cedar St Suite 310 -
Tacoma, WA 98405
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New patients: 253-272-5127
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3209 S 23RD ST -
TACOMA, WA 98405
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Dr. Steven L Alabaster MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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317 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR W BOX 5299 TACOMA WA 98415

Head west 129 ft
Turn left 54 ft
Turn right onto South 23rd Street 434 ft
Turn right onto South Union Avenue 4013 ft
Turn right onto South 12th Street 4790 ft
Turn left onto South 11th Street 442 ft
Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue 1921 ft
Make a sharp right onto 6th Avenue 2891 ft
Turn left onto South J Street 702 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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