Overview
Spencer Root is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Root is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Root is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1112 6th Ave Ste 200, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Spencer S. Root
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Spencer S. Root?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Spencer S. Root by calling their office at 253-272-8664. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Spencer S. Root a top-rated expert for Bile Duct Obstruction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Spencer S. Root is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bile Duct Obstruction, 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. Spencer S. Root specialize in?
While Dr. Spencer S. Root is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Spencer S. Root accept my insurance?
Dr. Spencer S. Root accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-272-8664 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Root isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- GallstonesDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Root isAdvanced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholangitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroparesisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Liver FailureDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Stomach CancerDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Root isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.