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Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD
4.7 (152 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, TX.
Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD
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Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Amaro graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000 and completed a residency at University of Maryland Medical Center.Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, TX and has 39 years experience. Dr. Amaro currently practices at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - North Austin and are affiliated with St. David's Georgetown Hospital. Dr. Amaro has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Amaro received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 152 times. Dr. Amaro's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Amaro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Amaro is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Constipation
Duodenitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Breath Testing
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • TriCare for Life
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - North Austin
    11645 Angus Rd Ste 4, Austin, TX 78759
  2. 2 Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - Cedar
    1411 Medical Pkwy Ste 200, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  3. 3 Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - Georgetown
    1900 Scenic Dr Ste 2218, Georgetown, TX 78626
  4. 4 Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - Round Rock
    7215 Wyoming Springs Dr Ste 300, Round Rock, TX 78681

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Amaro
4.7
Based on 152 Reviews
5 Stars (138)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (7)

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Jul 17, 2024
First experience with this procedure. Dr was calm and very informative. Listened to everything before making recommendations. Will work with him to get this done and find out what my problem is.
— Jul 17, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Agnes Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Maryland Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Amaro's profile.

Dr. Amaro frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is affiliated with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. David's Georgetown Hospital

    2000 Scenic Dr, Georgetown, TX