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Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD
4.8 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Darby, PA.
Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD
4.8 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Darby, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Darby, PA.

About

Dr. Amaral graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine. Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Darby, PA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Amaral currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Dr. Amaral has experience treating conditions like Chronic Gastritis, Reflux Esophagitis and Esophagitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Amaral received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Amaral's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Amaral also speaks Spanish. Dr. Amaral is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Gastritis
Reflux Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis
Reflux Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital-Rehab
    1500 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA 19023
  2. 2 Mercy Medical Associates at Darby
    1501 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA 19023

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1 Star (1)

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Aug 06, 2019
He is a great dr with a wonderful bedside manner and very very carefully and will explain any concern you have I moved across town and saw another dr nothing compares to him I’m going back I’ll take that 30min drive .just because I know I will get the care and compassion I need .
Qw — Aug 06, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
    1988
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hershey Medical Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Amaral's profile.

Dr. Amaral frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Gastritis, Reflux Esophagitis and Esophagitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD is affiliated with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Amaral, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

    1500 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA