Shivantha Amarnath, MD, Hepatologist
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Shivantha Amarnath, MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

475 Seaview Ave Staten Island NY, 10305
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About

Dr. Shivantha Amarnath is a gastroenterologist practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Amarnath 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. Amarnath performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

St. George's University MD 2017

Manchester Met. University BSc (Hons.) Biology, MRSB 2010

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

EsophagogastroduodenoscopyColonoscopyPush EnteroscopyVideo Capsule EndoscopyPercutaneous Endoscopic GastrostomyEsophageal and Pyloric Botox InjectionsInflammatory Bowel DiseaseAbdominal PainIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)HeartburnDyspepsiaConstipationDiarrheaExocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD or MASLD)Chronic Liver Disease (Cirrhosis)HepatitisPancreatitisMelena (Black Stool)Blood in stoolLoss of AppetiteUnintentional Weight LossMalabsorptionGastrointestinal BleedingLactose IntoleranceAchalasiaBarrett's EsophagusEsophageal CancerColorectal CancerLiver CancerPancreatic CancerGastric CancerDifficulty swallowing (Dysphagia)Celiac DiseaseStomach UlcerDuodenal UlcerPeptic Ulcer DiseaseDiverticulosisDiverticulitisRadiation ProctitisAscites

Professional Memberships

  • New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy  
  • American College of Gastroenterology  
  • American Gastroenterological Association  
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy  
  • Sigma Xi, The Research Honor Society  
  • The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Gold Humanism Honor Society  

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Sri Lanka

Hobbies / Sports

  • Basketball, Swimming, Music (Piano and Cello)

Shivantha Amarnath, MD's Practice location

475 Seaview Ave -
Staten Island, NY 10305
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New patients: 718-226-9000, 718-226-6205

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