Overview

Michael Root is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lakewood, Colorado. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Stridor, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Root is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

NYU Grossman School Of Medicine

Residency

University of California, San Francisco

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CO

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Fellowships

University of Colorado

Hospital Affiliations

Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Denver Health Medical Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Critical Care, Pulmonary & Sleep Associates
274 Union Blvd, Ste 200, Lakewood, CO 80228

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.


2 Total Publications

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Z. Root

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Z. Root?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Z. Root by calling their office at 303-951-0600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael Z. Root a top-rated expert for Bronchiolitis Obliterans?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Z. Root is classified as an Experienced expert for Bronchiolitis Obliterans, 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. Michael Z. Root specialize in?

While Dr. Michael Z. Root is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Stridor, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Michael Z. Root participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael Z. Root has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchiolitis Obliterans. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Z. Root's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael Z. Root accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael Z. Root accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 303-951-0600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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