Dr. Amilcar Morales, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
6317 Harris Pkwy Suite 300 Fort Worth TX, 76132About
Dr. Amilcar Morales is a gastroenterologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Morales specializes in the medical treatment of adults patients with gastrointestinal disorders.He performs routine GI procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the diagnosis, screening and surveillance of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. In addition, he also specializes in the management of liver disorders such as autoimmune hepatitis, PBC/PSC, NAFLD and cirrhosis. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico MD 2010
Brooke Army Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency 2013
WRNMMC Gastroenterology Fellowship 2016
Georgetown University Transplant Hepatology Fellowsh 2016
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Transplant Hepatology (Internal Medicine)
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Awards
- Gastroenterology Staff of the Year 2017 BAMC Gastroenterology Service
- You Make a Difference Award 2020 Brooke Army Medical Center
- Fellowship to Leadership Award 2015 Salix pharmaceutical
- Commander's Award, Primary Care Research 2013 Brooke Army Medical Center
- John Carpenter Research Award 2013 Brooke Army Medical Center
- Meritorious Service Medal 2021 US Army
Professional Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Amilcar Morales, who serves patients in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Morales is a board-certified gastroenterologist with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - Fort Worth Southwest.
As such, he performs routine GI procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the diagnosis, screening, and surveillance of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. In addition, he specializes in the management of liver disorders such as autoimmune hepatitis, PBC/PSC, NAFLD, and cirrhosis.
A 2010 graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Dr. Morales went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center in 2013. He then went on to perform a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and a fellowship in transplant hepatology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
Subsequent to his education, he attained board certification in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and transplant hepatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
“I have always been amazed by the human body and its complexity, especially the gastrointestinal system. During my medical training, I was exposed early to the specialty and was always impressed by the ability of gastroenterologists to not only medically treat disorders but also perform life saving procedures. The opportunity to develop a connection with a patient and to have different tools to treat them is the reason why I choose this specialty” expressed Dr. Morales.
Advancing his efforts, he is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and the Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.
In Texas, Dr. Morales is affiliated with Texas Health Fort Worth and Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
Among Dr. Morales’ various accolades include Gastroenterology Staff of the Year 2017 by BAMC Gastroenterology Service; You Make a Difference Award 2020 by Brooke Army Medical Center; Fellowship to Leadership Award 2015 by Salix Pharmaceutical; Commander’s Award, Primary Care Research 2013 by Brooke Army Medical Center; John Carpenter Research Award 2013 by Brooke Army Medical Center; and Meritorious Service Medal 2021 by US Army.
In his spare time, he and his family enjoy spending time outdoors, visiting museums, and having movie nights. When Dr. Morales has some free time, he enjoys going for a run, playing golf, and working on his classic Ford Mustang. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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