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Address
4100 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098
Phone
713-795-4444Hours
Quick 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
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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
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- 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
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal Impedance Test
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr. A is an excellent physician. She has been my doctor for the past 7 years. Extremely thorough, professional, and personable. I have referred several family members and patients from my own clinic to her as well.
Dr Amaratunge is very thorough. Her medical team is very polite and professional. If other doctors in the digestive field cannot help you, she can.
Very pleasant, nice and she asked the right questions. I really enjoyed my first visit and I look forward to a long relationship. The office staff was so friendly. Thank you!
Dr. Amaratonge is professional, intuitive and highly skilled, while being a positive person as well. The staff is friendly and efficient.
Dr. Amaratunge introduced herself in a VERY receptive and professional manner. She was positive, attentive and listened to me. She made relevant inquiries, as well. She shared insight about my ailment and offered me useful options and needed medication. I was given the opportunity to ask questions. The young African American medical assistant conducted himself very professionally and treated me with courtesy and efficiency. He was also patient, thorough, articulate and polite. I LOVED the fact that patients had access to coffee, water and a comfortable, aesthetically gratifying waiting area. I wish MORE doctors treated their patients with such care and compassion. This was a FIRST for me. Dr. M. J. Harris
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Average Rating