Amber Charoen
Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Amber Charoen

Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
7114 W Hood Pl, 
Kennewick, WA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
1
conditions
7114 W Hood Pl, 
Kennewick, WA 

Overview

Dr. Amber Charoen is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. She completed medical school at Rangsit University in Thailand with First Class Honors and Valedictorian. Based on peer nomination and her outstanding accomplishments, she was recognized by Castle Connolly Top Doctors as a 2024 Rising Star.

Dr. Charoen arrived in the U.S. in 2015 as a research fellow specializing in pancreas, nutrition, and celiac disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. She continued her journey of excellence by completing her residency in internal medicine at MetroWest Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine in Framingham, Massachusetts. She then pursued a fellowship in gastroenterology at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Charoen has been recognized for her outstanding teaching with an Exemplary Teaching Award from Brown University and is the 2022 recipient of the Joseph A. DiMase Brown University Gastroenterology Research Award.

Before joining Gastro Health of Tri-Cities, Dr. Charoen served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise spans GI upper endoscopy, colonoscopy screening, capsule endoscopy and women’s digestive health. Dr. Charoen was trained in one of only few centers in US that provide training in Women’s Gastrointestinal Medicine, focusing on gastroenterological issues unique to women.

Dr. Charoen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Indigestion, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Charoen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) and American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

MetroWest Medical Center

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Physician License in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Gastro Health - Tri-Cities

Languages Spoken

English
Thai

Gender

Female

Awards

Exemplary Teaching award from Brown University (2022)
Joseph A. DiMase Brown University Gastroenterology Research Award from Brown University (2022)

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
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  • PPO
Premera
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  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Gastro Health - Tri-Cities
7114 W Hood Pl, Kennewick, WA 99336

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Charoen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Bowel Incontinence
Gastritis
Diarrhea
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Celiac Disease
Crohn's Disease
Gastroparesis
Gallbladder Disease
Hemorrhoids
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Total Publications

Predictive Model for Positive Video Capsule Endoscopy in Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Predictive Model for Positive Video Capsule Endoscopy in Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Journal: Digestive diseases and sciences
Published: February 05, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amber Charoen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amber Charoen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Amber Charoen by calling their office at 509-734-4885. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Amber Charoen a top-rated expert for Colonic Malakoplakia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amber Charoen is classified as an Advanced expert for Colonic Malakoplakia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Amber Charoen specialize in?

While Dr. Amber Charoen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colonic Malakoplakia, Childhood Volvulus, and Portal Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Amber Charoen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Amber Charoen has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colonic Malakoplakia. You can view a list of Dr. Amber Charoen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Amber Charoen accept my insurance?

Dr. Amber Charoen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 509-734-4885 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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