Summary

Dr. Rafael Amaral is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine and completed both his internship and fellowship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Amaral speaks Italian and Spanish, making him accessible to patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Amaral practices at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania. He focuses on treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to help diagnose digestive issues, as well as laparoscopic procedures for minimally invasive treatment. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Office Location

Gastroenterology Darby

1501 Lansdowne Avenue, Medical Office Bldg, Suite 101Darby, PA 19023
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Italian, Spanish
  • Mercy Catholic Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafael A. Amaral

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Keystone First - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rafael A. Amaral has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rafael A. Amaral has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr. Rafael A. Amaral holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center.

Internship

Completed their internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Ponce School of Medicine.

NPI Number

Dr. Amaral's NPI number is 1295719060.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Rafael Amaral affiliated with?
Dr. Rafael Amaral is affiliated with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.
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