
Dr. Amir A Qamar MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Amir Qamar is a gastroenterologist practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Qamar specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Qamar performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Aga Khan University Medical College 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Fulminant hepatic failure secondary to erlotinib.
- Statin use in patients with cirrhosis: a retrospective cohort study.
- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Mortality Among Patients With Liver Cirrhosis:
- Hematologic indices improve with eradication of HCV in patients with cirrhosis and predict decompensation.
- Probiotics in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, and Cirrhosis.
Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis C
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Amir A Qamar MD's Practice location
Practice At 41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Wissam Bleibel M.D.Carney Hospital Dorchester MA 02124
- Dr. Vijay Yajnik MD, PHD165 Cambridge Street Boston Massachusetts 02114
- Dr. Kenneth Ronald Falchuk M.D.110 Francis St Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Adam S Cheifetz M.D.330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215
- Dr. Francis A Farraye M.D.720 Harrison Ave Boston MA 02118
- Dr. Mark Allen Peppercornm.d. M.D.330 Brookline Ave. Boston MA 02215
Nearest Hospitals
WINCHESTER HOSPITALl
41 HIGHLAND AVENUE WINCHESTER MA 1890MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITALl
330 MOUNT AUBURN STREET CAMBRIDGE MA 2138