James Sahawneh, MD

About James

Dr. James Sahawneh completed his medical degree at the University of South Alabama and attended Tulane University, where he obtained a master's degree in cell and molecular biology. Dr. Sahawneh completed his general surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, along with two fellowships at Orlando Health in minimally invasive advanced colorectal surgery and colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Sahawneh is a member of numerous professional societies including: the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and the Christian Medical Ministry of South Alabama.

Dr. Sahawneh specializes in treating:

• Colon and rectal cancer
• Hemorrhoids
• Fissures
• Fistulas
• Pilonidal disease
• Anal cancer
• Diverticular disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn’s disease
• Ostomy care
• Rectal prolapse
• Fecal incontinence
• Robotic surgery

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding Teacher Award, Office of the Dean, University of Oklahoma (2021-2022)
• Surgery Resident of the Year (2020)
• Highest In-Service Exam Score by a Junior Resident and Highest Overall In-Service Exam Score (2019)
• Aesculapian Award for Teaching Excellence (2018)