H. Chami Amaratunge, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
Contact Us
Address
4100 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098
Phone
713-795-4444Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - Houston, TX
Gastroenterology in Houston, TX
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - Houston, TX
4100 S Shepherd Dr
Closed. Opens Mon at 7:30AM
About H. Chami Amaratunge, M.D.
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
I chose gastroenterology because it is a diverse and complex field that allows me to focus on patient care and procedures.
Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?
Screening and surveillance of gastrointestinal cancer (Colonoscopy)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diagnosis and management of motility disorders of the upper digestive tract (24-hour pH, Impedance and Esophageal Manometry and Bravo)
Capsule Endoscopy
Where did you study?
Undergrad: Houston Baptist University
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Residency training in Internal Medicine: Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship training in Gastroenterology: Baylor College of Medicine
What certifications do you hold?
Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
Motion picture enthusiast
Reading fictional novels
Drawing/Painting
Dancing
Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?
HONORS and AWARDS
2005 Marcel Patterson Prize in Gastroenterology;
University of Texas Medical Branch
2001 Summa Cuma Laude; Houston Baptist University
2001 Chemistry student of the year; Houston Baptist University
Please list your professional affiliations.
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American College of Physicians
American Medical Student Association
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Encopresis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- CT Scan or CAT Scan
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Esophageal Impedance Test
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Each office visit is personable and informative. She takes her time and explains everything. The colonoscopy was quick and painless—she’s there when you awaken to give you details and she has great bedside manners!! I’m glad I found Dr Amaratunge—-she’s the BEST!!
Dr. A has been very professional and knowledgeable. She ALWAYS answers my questions and gives me all the feedback I need.
I have seen Dr Chami Amaratunge for several years. I had some stomach issues the last couple of months. Call and got an appointment within a few days. She is running test to find the problem. I am able to ask questions & get the test results over the portal. Great way to keep up with everything.
Dr. Amaratunge is very thorough and knowledgeable. I feel comfortable and supported with her care. The office works well and efficiently. Excellent Customer Service! Highly recommend!
Very thorough & knowledgeable Doctor. She talked to me as one professional to another. From start to finish she & her office were both personable & professional, something so many offices have forgotten over the years!
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4.9
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