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Dr. Shobha Amara, MD

Pediatrics* Age 67
Dr. Shobha Amara, MD
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Dr. Shobha Amara, MD

Pediatrics* Age 67
New Brunswick, NJ
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43 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Shobha Amara, MD works in New Brunswick, NJ as a Pediatrician and has 43 years experience.

They are board certified in Pediatrics and graduated from Gandhi Medical College in 1981. Dr. Amara completed a residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital. At present, Dr. Amara has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. They are affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Amara also speaks Hindi. Dr. Amara practices at Practice in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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  • Aetna HMO
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Saint Peter's Healthcare System
    254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  2. 2 St. Peter's Family Health Center
    123 How Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Gandhi Medical College
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bronx-Lebanon Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Amara accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Amara accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Amara speaks Hindi. See Dr. Amara's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Amara has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Amara is board certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Amara has been practicing as a Pediatrician for 43 years.

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