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Dr. Root and his staff are very concerned about their patients. From the moment that they get you in the exam room, they are attentive and concerned about your health. Dr. Root takes the time to listen to you and talk to you about your condition. I am very grateful that my primary doctor referred me to see him. I feel like I am in good hands and that he is going to figure out what is going on with me and get me back to normal.

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Dr. Root and staff are top notch. My health has improved greatly over the past year with Dr. Root’s guidance.

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I was very nervous about getting my colonoscopy but the minute I was greeted with the front office staff they made me feel like I was important, so professional but also caring. Now let’s talk about the nurses in the back and it was nothing less than amazing. Dr Root is absolutely amazing and his bedside manner is absolutely a 20 on a scale from 1-10 I am so grateful for all of them. Sorry for the long review but I want you to know all of the information.

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So thankful that I found Dr. Eric Thyssen many years ago. I never have a concern with trusting my care to him. he is kind and personable and very competent

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Staff was amazing and made sure I was comfortable

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Your gastroenterology needs are at the forefront when you choose our team at Specialists in Gastroenterology. We’re a network of skilled and experienced GI professionals who are dedicated to getting you connected with the right resources and treatments. Our team looks forward to becoming a trusted source for your GI needs throughout the St. Louis, MO area. Improve your digestive health today and schedule an appointment.

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An optimal way to detect and prevent cancer is to undergo a colonoscopy before cancer grows to a critical stage. Over 95 percent of precancerous polyps are identified during a colonoscopy and are removed during the procedure. Tissue samples from the polyps are sent to pathology to determine any signs of cancer. A colonoscopy is a preventative measure that safeguards your GI health by eliminating any polyps before they progress to a severe stage. A colonoscopy is a gold standard for both the prevention and detection of colorectal cancer.

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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are among the most common types of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Many Americans are affected, with around 1.6 million currently impacted by these diseases. IBD is a chronic condition that’s typically diagnosed in patients before the age of 35. As a chronic condition, it can be treated but not completely cured. There are approximately 70,000 new cases in children and adults detected each year.

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