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Amar Vedamurthy
Advanced in Colonoscopy

Dr. Amar Vedamurthy

Gastroenterology
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Colonoscopy
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

Amar Vedamurthy, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist offering high-quality, evidence-based endoscopic care with a focus on patient safety and continuity of care. Dr. Vedamurthy’s approach with patients is collaborative, compassionate and focused on clarity. His goal is to partner with each patient—explaining options clearly, tailoring treatments to individual needs, and making sure they feel heard and supported throughout their care.Dr. Vedamurthy is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP). He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

Dr. Vedamurthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gallstones, Colonoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute, Chennai, India
Residency
Mount Auburn Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Advanced Endoscopy, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA; Gastroenterology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Tamil
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

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.


7 Total Publications

Interventional Management of Acute Pancreatitis and Its Complications.
Interventional Management of Acute Pancreatitis and Its Complications.
Journal: Journal of clinical medicine
Published: August 06, 2025
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Jason Dominitz is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dominitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dominitz is currently accepting new patients.

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Rachel Issaka is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Issaka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Intestinal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Issaka is currently accepting new patients.

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 (0.3 miles away)
206-215-4250
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Dr. Parasa believes that the physician/patient relationship is crucial to accomplishing best outcomes, and strives to provide patients with accurate, up-to-date information about their condition and diagnosis. As a gastroenterologist, she applies best practices and judgement, along with the latest technologies to improve patient outcomes. Her background in research, health care quality and costs, give her unique insights in disease management. Dr. Parasa is interested in understanding the natural history, epidemiology and risk factors involved in the progression of various gastrointestinal disorders, and has published several papers related to these interests. Dr. Parasa serves as a director of ISDE (The Society for Diseases of the Esophagus). Her efforts foster the development of the next generation of esophagologists, equipping them with the skills to handle the multidisciplinary and global challenges of modern healthcare, underscored by technology and innovation. Dr. Parasa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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