Overview
Benjamin Root is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Root is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
11525 Olde Cabin Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Root has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Benjamin Root
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Root?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Root by calling their office at 314-997-0554. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Root a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Root is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Benjamin Root specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Root is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Benjamin Root participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Root has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Root's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Root accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Root accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-997-0554 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Childhood VolvulusDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.