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Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is a gastroenterologist in Austin, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Amaro has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in 1985. He is affiliated with St. David's Georgetown Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 152 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (152 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
11645 Angus Rd Ste 4
Austin, TX 78759

Dr. Amaro is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Amaro specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Transplant Hepatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Amaro's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Amaro

4.7
152 ratings, 121 with a written review
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First experience with this procedure. Dr was calm and very informative. Listened to everything before making recommendations. Will work with him to get this done and find out what my problem is.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 17, 2024
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Excellent Gastroenterologist
Colonoscopies are never fun to go through, but Dr Amaro and his team are top notch. They are caring, efficient, compassionate and most of all, kind. I highly recommend them!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charlotte R. – Jan 04, 2024
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Colonoscopy
Thorough and communicated well.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2023
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Kind and great bed side manner
Dr. Amaro has seen both myself and my husband and was very kind of patient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda – Sep 11, 2023
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Amazing Care
I have never before been to a GI Dr like Dr. Amaro, he really listened to my concerns and was very thorough. He did not just throw meds at me and say see you in a month. He took necessary steps to rule out major issues. Best care I have ever gotten!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2023
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Dr Rafael is patience and took the time to address all of my concerns. During the procedure he explained the results in details
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lawrence Wren – Jun 09, 2023
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Best doctor!
Dr Amaro is so compassionate & truly cares about his patients. He always takes time to explain the treatment & doesn't mind answering any questions you may have.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2023
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I would recommend and have recommended Dr. Amaro.
Dr. Amaro was informative, caring, and professional. I would rate my experience a 5 star out of 5 for the excellent care from the doctor and his staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2023
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Professional and nice staff
The doctor and the staff were absolutely professional and nice when they explained the procedure!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2023
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I was treated courteously by all staff & kept well informed about the procedure.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2023
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Recommend
Dr. Amaro was very nice and so was his staff. No problems whatsoever.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2023
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Dr Amaro is wonderful very good Dr i recommend him to my family and friends
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Juan Hernandez – Apr 10, 2023
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Recent colonoscopy
This was my 2nd one in the last 6 years and was quite happy with the facility, the attending staff and of course Dr. Amaro. Highly recommend them all.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SS – Apr 02, 2023
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Pleasant experience
Very professional and helpful discussing medical condition with good bedside manner .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2023
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I had terrible stomach pain/vomiting. His office took me in immediately followed by endoscopy and later colonoscopy. Problem quickly controlled and on the mend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ken Luthy – Mar 30, 2023
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Great Doctor!
I had 2 endoscopies and Dr. Amaro and staff we're great from start to end. I would recommend to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2023
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Absolutely Phenomenal
I had both an endoscopies and Nicole asked me done by this doctor. He's such a fine and caring and gentle professional. He's very caring and supportive. His skill is phenomenal and thorough. He fixed one issue and found 2 othere that were also resolved. He's very caring and patient and showed me the results of the procedure and explained them thoroughly. This doctor is by far one of the finest that I've ever met.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jenny – Mar 17, 2023
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Dr. Amaro and Staff
Cannot say enough about how cared for I felt and how confident I felt about Dr. Amaro and his staff. Very encouraging and realistic also. Everyone there is very kind and professional. Very thorough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Office visit – Mar 11, 2023
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Dr. Amaro
I received wonderful care recently from Dr. Amaro. He is caring and very personable. He is my husband’s doctor as well and we are both happy that we are his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2023
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Everything was perfect. On time. All the staff and the doctor was very friendly, respectful and spent goodly amount of quality time with me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Viswanath Gowtham – Feb 25, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

I completed my fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Miami. I have practiced in Texas for more than a decade and have extensive experience treating all gastrointestinal and liver diseases. My areas of interest are GERD,...read more

  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of California

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

    Residency Hospital

  • Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

    Internship Hospital

  • Medical College Calcutta

    Medical School

  • University Of Oklahoma Health Science Center

    Medical School

  • University Of Maryland Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • St Agnes Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School, 2000

  • Wilford Hall Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Wilford Hall Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Uniformed Services University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Transplant Hepatology
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Dr. Amaro is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. David's Georgetown Hospital

      2000 Scenic Dr
      Georgetown, TX 78626
      Recipient of 51
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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