Rafael A. Amaral
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Rafael A. Amaral

Gastroenterology
1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Medical Office Bldg, Suite 101, 
Darby, PA 
Expertise in
11
conditions
1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Medical Office Bldg, Suite 101, 
Darby, PA 

Overview

Rafael Amaral is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Darby, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Amaral is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Amaral is board certified in Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Gastroenterology Darby
1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Medical Office Bldg, Suite 101, Darby, PA 19023

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Amaral 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Total Publications

Ebola outbreaks: A stress test of the preparedness of medicines regulatory systems for public health crises.
Ebola outbreaks: A stress test of the preparedness of medicines regulatory systems for public health crises.
Journal: Drug discovery today
Published: April 18, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael A. Amaral

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael A. Amaral?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafael A. Amaral by calling their office at 610-534-6270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rafael A. Amaral a top-rated expert for Ascites?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael A. Amaral is classified as an Advanced expert for Ascites, 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. Rafael A. Amaral specialize in?

While Dr. Rafael A. Amaral is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ascites, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Rafael A. Amaral participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rafael A. Amaral has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ascites. You can view a list of Dr. Rafael A. Amaral's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rafael A. Amaral accept my insurance?

Dr. Rafael A. Amaral accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-534-6270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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