Amar Nijagal

Amar Nijagal

MD

Pediatric surgeon

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Dr. Amar Nijagal is a pediatric surgeon who specializes in caring for children with disorders of the liver and bile ducts.

Nijagal runs a research lab that investigates how the immune system affects the development of fetal organs. His research focuses on liver and bile duct development and how changes in the process contribute to congenital diseases.

Nijagal completed his medical degree and a residency in general surgery at UCSF, where he served as chief resident. He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and a fellowship in general and thoracic pediatric surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.

Nijagal is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgical Association, UCSF Naffziger Surgical Society and Association for Academic Surgery.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery

    American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

  • Fellowships

    Boston Children's Hosp : Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery

    Childrens Hospital of Boston - GME, Pediatric Surgery

  • Residencies

    UCSF School of Medicine -GME, General Surgery

  • Internship

    UCSF School of Medicine -GME, General Surgery

  • Degree

    MD, University of California San Francisco - Registrar

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