Expertise in
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Dr. Richard P. Rood

Gastroenterology
Washington University
1044 N Mason Rd, 
Creve Coeur, MO 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
44 Years of Experience
Expertise in
3
conditions
Washington University
1044 N Mason Rd, 
Creve Coeur, MO 

Overview

Richard Rood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Rood is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Rood is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Capital Blue Cross
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Cigna
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Essence Healthcare
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Health Alliance
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Washington University
1044 N Mason Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label, Long-Term Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Crohn's Disease
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label, Long-Term Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
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6 Total Publications

Fasting disrupts the InsP₆-HDAC3 axis to drive ER stress-mediated clearance of DNA-damaged cells and enforce tissue quality control.
Fasting disrupts the InsP₆-HDAC3 axis to drive ER stress-mediated clearance of DNA-damaged cells and enforce tissue quality control.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: June 05, 2026
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Is Dr. Richard P. Rood a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard P. Rood is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Richard P. Rood specialize in?

While Dr. Richard P. Rood is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Richard P. Rood participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard P. Rood has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Richard P. Rood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard P. Rood accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard P. Rood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-747-2066 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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