Overview
Dr. Allen Root is a pediatric endocrinologist at JHACH. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Root completed his internship at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY and his pediatric residency at University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania. After serving on the medical faculty of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, Dr. Root joined the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1973, serving as professor of pediatrics, associate and vice-chair of the Department of Pediatrics, and director of the pediatric residency program. He received the Distinguished Service Award, the Professorial Excellence Award and the Joanne and Charles Fishel Distinguished Scientist Award from USF as well as the Council C. Rudolph Award at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Dr. Root has served as president of the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society and chaired the Florida Infant/Newborn Screening Advisory Council. He has been listed in Best Doctors in America for the past 20 years and authored more than 270 articles.
His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Hypercalcemia, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allen W. Root
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allen W. Root?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Allen W. Root by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Allen W. Root a top-rated expert for Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allen W. Root is classified as an Experienced expert for Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Allen W. Root specialize in?
While Dr. Allen W. Root is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, and Hypercalcemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Allen W. Root participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Allen W. Root has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia. You can view a list of Dr. Allen W. Root's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Allen W. Root accept my insurance?
Dr. Allen W. Root accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- HypercalcemiaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.