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Patrick Joseph Amar, MD

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Speaks

Languages

French
Spanish
Hebrew

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

  • Holy Cross Physician Partners

Primary Contact

(954)928-1778
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Holy Cross Medical Group

  • Holy Cross Physician Partners

Primary Contact
(954)928-1778

Services & 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

View hours
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm

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
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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)

Provider Groups

Holy Cross Medical Group

Holy Cross Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(148 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

103 Reviews

09/10/2024

Thank u for the excellent care u provide

09/03/2024

First visit.

04/09/2024

Very caring

04/09/2024

This visit was wonderful!

04/09/2024

Dr. Amar was prepared, engaging, and had best interest of the patient in mind.

04/02/2024

Caring and knowledgeable

04/01/2024

Going back to him in the future

03/21/2024

Dr. Amar is a great, polite, respectful, kind and knowledgeable physician that listens to his patients and responds to them with respect and kindness.

03/04/2024

Dr Amar was kind, a good listener and put me at ease. He gained my trust immediately. I know that my health is in the best of hands with him.

02/29/2024

Dr Amar called me after my visit to re review previous diagnostic results. Very helpful to current understanding of present symptoms.

02/22/2024

Dr. Amar is an excellent GI physician.

02/13/2024

The doctor鈥檚 nurse-can鈥檛 remember her name-/maybe Vivian was extremely personable

02/13/2024

Dr. Amar's approach to my condition is conservative which I appreciate

02/08/2024

My medical concerns were addressed .

01/09/2024

Very professional and compassionate

01/09/2024

Good

01/08/2024

all good

01/02/2024

Very courteous

01/02/2024

Would recommend this provider .

12/19/2023

He is always compassionate and professional

12/12/2023

Dr Amar鈥檚 assistant Crissa assisted me with care above and beyond, still memorable.

12/12/2023

Nothing beyond the high rating I gave and feel

11/29/2023

Recommend to friends

11/23/2023

Dr. Amar was great

11/22/2023

Comfortable, engaging interaction and good knowledge of my medical history

10/18/2023

Great manners. Created a very safe space.

10/15/2023

Excellent

10/11/2023

The staff welcomed any questions I had.

10/11/2023

Dr AMAR was caring, informative & an excellent doctor . I felt very comfortable speaking with him. He answered all my questions. Just a wonderful doctor!!

09/20/2023

Made me feel super comfortable and in good care

09/19/2023

Keep doing the best

09/13/2023

Dr Amar & his staff are the Best!

09/07/2023

A model for patient care

08/30/2023

Dr. Amar a nice bed side manner, friendly helpful staff.

08/30/2023

Professional, courteous, intelligent and charming.

08/30/2023

Been seeing Dr.Amar for at least 10 years, I think that says it all.

08/23/2023

Very understanding and caring staff

08/18/2023

I am grateful for Dr. Amar's help and advice and extremely pleased with my office visit

08/16/2023

very helpful and considerate

08/16/2023

Thorough explanation. Great prognosis.

08/14/2023

This provider was very good in listening to my questions and concerns.

08/13/2023

He was very communicative, pleasant, knowledgeable and kind.

08/11/2023

My second experience with Dr Amar - most satisfied both times.

08/10/2023

Excellent customer service as well.

08/03/2023

Dr. takes the time explaining my concerns and couse if action.

07/23/2023

A positive experience from start to finish.

06/21/2023

Very professional and helpful

06/02/2023

I will continue with Dr Amat for my HI doctor. The entire office staff was just a pleasure from time I walked in to the time I left.

05/17/2023

Dr. Amar is patient, respectful and knowledgeable and provides excellent service.

05/12/2023

Great staff and would come back to them again.

05/10/2023

Dr. Amar and his team patiently gave me my options and placed me at ease.

05/09/2023

He cares, always like him as my doctor. Thank you!

05/02/2023

Great in explaining the outcome of my test

04/19/2023

Dr Amar is very respectful and humble. Doesn鈥檛 behave in a hurried manner like some doctors do between patients

04/19/2023

Very professional

04/05/2023

My experience was good

03/26/2023

Would not hesitate to refer friends.

02/07/2023

Dr Amar was exceptional. So patient and thorough in his assessment

01/27/2023

Provider was very pleasant and nice

01/25/2023

Doctor was very professional and knowledgeable.

12/23/2022

Very happy to have Dr Amber as my doctor

12/09/2022

Dr AMAR and staff very professional and have a well run office.

11/02/2022

Positive and the provider explained thing in layman鈥毭劽磗 terms

10/26/2022

Doctor Amar is patient and respects his patients.

10/19/2022

all good

06/28/2022

Excellent Patient care and concern. Friendly, and helpful staff.

06/02/2022

Very friendly staff.

06/01/2022

Did not spend enough time explaining problem lead and what to about it the nurse talked to me about it not good

05/27/2022

Very pleasant and friendly demeanor. Explained that he had reviewed my records and did not feel I needed a diagnostic screening procedure now, but could wait until I was 75 to do it. Clear, concise explanations of why he had reached that conclusion. I would not hesitate to see him 4 years from now when the screening would be scheduled with him.

04/25/2022

Doctor seemed very thorough and followed the problem to resolution

03/30/2022

Good

03/16/2022

Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful.

03/15/2022

First visit - went very well.

02/23/2022

*Dr. Amar is very kind and really takes time to understand my health concerns. I was his last patient of the day and he never tried to rush through my consultation with him.

02/23/2022

He was very informative

02/22/2022

Kind, caring, compassionate, _____.

02/22/2022

He is very caring, thorough and listens to all my concerns. His staff showed efficiency and a care not always seen. Clearly they are a team.

11/30/2021

Dr. Amar was professional, knowledgeable and courteous

11/24/2021

Very good experience.

11/24/2021

A very pleasant experience.

10/31/2021

I am a retired pharmacist. We recently moved to Florida. Securing talented doctors with great reputation was very important to our health and happiness.Dr. Amar comes across as a very compassionate and carrying physician. My husband and I feel very confident being under his care.Since we selected mostly Holy Cross affiliated doctors, it was very impressive that our medical records were already online for Dr. Amar's review.

10/26/2021

First time visit to Dr Amar, a specialist in the Gastro-intestinal field.

10/19/2021

Dr. Amar is very attentive and staff are efficient. I never felt rushed or that they were flustered.

10/12/2021

Dr Amar is a very dedicated physician who cares about his patients.

09/30/2021

Excellent.

09/14/2021

Excellent

08/31/2021

Wonderful nice office. Staff were especially great.

08/24/2021

Excellent care and follow up

08/03/2021

Very impressed.

06/18/2021

*Dr. Amar is a very quiet man whose demeanor and methodical way in which he explains medical issues inspires confidence. He has personally followed up on his treatment after the visit and that is commendable and highly unusual now a days.

06/01/2021

*Dr. Amar is kind, gentle, respectful, and knowledgeable.

05/25/2021

*Dr. Amar was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and caring. Easy to understand. I will recommend to family & friends.

05/07/2021

The visit was wonderful. Full CDC guidelines were observed, office staff and physician were knowledgeable and very polite. Textbook perfect example of how a visit to a doctor should occur.

05/03/2021

Excellent.

04/16/2021

Personable & caring.

03/31/2021

He is very professional.

03/30/2021

very good visit. it met my needs

03/29/2021

Very good excellent.

03/16/2021

Great doctor.

03/08/2021

My family and I found *Dr. Amar to be very knowledgeable he gave as his undivided attention.

03/08/2021

*Dr. Patrick Amar is excellent - I felt great after coming home.

02/08/2021

I have been avoiding a colonoscopy for years. As a positive result from a cologuard test, my primary doctor recommended *Dr. Amar. I was anxious but immediately put to ease by first, the receptionist. The nurse who took my vitals was wonderful and answered my questions. *Dr. Amar was very professional and listened and answered my questions. I didn't hesitate to make an appointment for the colonoscopy.

01/11/2021

*Dr. Amar was very professional and friendly!
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