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Dr. Benjamin Root, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Dr. Benjamin Root, MD
4.9 (83 Ratings)
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Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Benjamin Root, MD
4.9 (83 Ratings)
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Dr. Benjamin Root, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Saint Louis, MO
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9 years of experience
Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.

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Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has 9 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. At present, Dr. Root received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 83 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Root is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Manometry
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Obesity
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Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
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    Blue Card PPO
    Preferred Care Blue PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Specialist in Gastroenterology
    11525 Olde Cabin Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:45

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Root
4.9
Based on 83 Reviews
5 Stars (80)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jan 24, 2024
The Staff was Very Attentive, P and Comfortable to talk with!
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    2015
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Root, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Root's profile.

Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Root, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL