Patrick Joseph Amar, MD
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Provider Groups
Holy Cross Medical Group
Primary Contact
954-928-1778
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
Holy Cross Medical Group
Primary Contact
954-928-1778Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
Holy Cross Medical Group - Gastroenterology
4701 N Federal Hwy
B Bldg
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
About
Office Hours
Monday-Friday | 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Focus Areas
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Certification(s)
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Residency/Fellowship
Fellowship, Gastroenterology/Hepatology - University of Miami Affiliated Hosopitals - Miami, FL (2004-2007)
Residency, Internal Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Program - Bronx, NY (2001-2004)
Higher Education
McGill University - M.D. - Montreal, Canada (2001)
Queens College (CUNY) - Liberal Arts Studies - Queens, NY (1996-1997)
Yeshiva University - B.A. - New York, NY (1992-1996)
Research/Publications
"RICE Trial - Rifaximin in Chronic Hepatic Encephalopathy - A Randomized, Controlled Trial." University of Miami Center for LIver Diseases (2005).
Designed prospective clinical trial for treatment of diabetic gastroparesis. University of Miami (Gastroenterology) (2005).
Review of 300 cases of GI bleeding to investigate validity of BUN/Cr ratio in predicting upper GI source. Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY (Gastroenterology) (2002).
Preparation of difficult model dissections for future anatomy classes. Awarded to top ten students in anatomy course. McGill University, Montreal, Canada (Anatomy) (1998).
Modulation of CSF-1 stimulation of macrophage growth by tyrosine phosphorylation. Techniques included PCR and the creation of a cDNA library. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (Molecular Biology) (1996).
Retrospective review of medical ethics consults requested over a 5-year period. Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY (Medical Ethics) (1995).
Investigation of chromogranin-A, involved in PTH-mediated calcium homeostasis. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (Cell and Molecular Biology) (1994).
Presentation
Salix Hepatic Encephalopathy Advisory Board (2005)
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO
- Aetna/Coventry Commercial HMO/PPO
- Avmed Commercial HMO/PPO
- Cigna HMO/PPO
- Devoted Health (Medicare Advantage)
- Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO
- Medicare
- Positive Health (Medicare Advantage)
- RR MCARE
- SOLIS (Medicare Advantage)
- Molina Exchange
- Simply/Better Health Medicaid
- Sunshine Medicaid
- Aetna (PPO)
- Aetna (HMO)
- Aetna (Medicare Replacement PPO)
- Traditional Medicaid
- Tricare East - Humana Military Tricare (Tricare)
- Tricare Military
- UNITED HEALTHCARE (PPO)
- United/Neighborhood Health HMO
- Aetna (Medicare Replacement HMO)
- Aetna (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Avmed Marketplace
- Cigna Marketplace Connect/ifp/epo
- Healthspring (Cigna) Medicare Advantage
- Florida Blue Marketplace (except myblue or blue select)
- Florida Blue Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare HMO commercial
- Ambetter Marketplace
- Oscar Marketplace
- Preferred Care Partners Medicare HMO
- SOLIS Medicare HMO
- United Healthcare HMO Medicare
- United Healthcare PPO Medicare
- Wellcare Medicare HMO/PPO
- Humana Medicare HMO/PPO
- Molina Healthcare-Medicaid
- Broward PACE
Conditions Treated
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Irritable Bowel Disorder
- GERD
- GI Tract
- Abdominal Pain
- Bowel Functions
- Heartburn
- Cancer Screenings
- Weight Loss
- Colorectal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Crohn's Disease
- Colonic Polyps
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Amniocentesis
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Esophageal Cancer
- hepatobiliary malignancies
- Personal History Of Colonic Polyps
- Achalasia
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Spasm
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) With Botox Injection
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) With Dilation
- Gastroparesis
- Polyps
- Colon Polypectomy
- Spyglass Cholangiopancreatoscopy
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary
- Pancreatitis
- Single Balloon Enteroscopy
- Rectal Mass
- Esophageal Stent
- Abdominal Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Family History Of Colon Cancer
- Family History Of Colon Polyps
- Gastroscopy
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Rectal Polyp
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Stomach Pain
- Gastric Ulcer
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Cholecystitis
- Diverticulitis
- Feeding Tube Placement
- Cancer Screening
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Counseling
- Anemia
- Abdominal Cramps
- Hepatitis C
- Advanced Endoscopy
Additional Resources
Education & Certifications
Education
Education:
McGill University Faculty of Medicine
(2001)
Residency:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
(2004)
Fellowship:
Jackson Health System
(2007)
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2007)
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, American Board of (2007)