Patrick Joseph Amar, MD
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Speaks
Languages
French
Spanish
Hebrew
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
- Humana HMO/PPO
- Positive Health (Medicare Advantage)
- Molina Exchange
- Cigna HMO/PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Devoted Health (Medicare Advantage)
- Sunshine Medicaid
- Avmed Commercial HMO/PPO
- Aetna/Coventry Commercial HMO/PPO
- Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO
- Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO
- United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO
- RR MCARE
- Simply/Better Health Medicaid
- Medicare
- SOLIS (Medicare Advantage)
- Traditional Medicaid
- Tricare Military
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
American Board of Internal Medicine (2024)
Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2007)
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, American Board of (2007)