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Benjamin Root, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
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Benjamin Root, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and Gastroenterology and sees patients at Specialists in Gastroenterology in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Root was born and raised in St. Louis and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for his undergraduate studies. He obtained his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before completing his internal medicine residency at New York University and his gastroenterology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Dr. Root cares for adults with a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, with a particular emphasis on screening and surveillance of colorectal cancer, GERD/Barrett’s esophagus, functional GI disorders (including irritable bowel syndrome and function dyspepsia), and inflammatory bowel disease (including ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and a variety of liver diseases).
He is an active member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology, as well as in the American Gastroenterological Association.
After 15 years away, Dr. Root returned home to his beloved St. Louis, Missouri, to grow his GI practice. He is an avid Cardinals, Blues, and University of Michigan sports fan and continues to play ice hockey in his free time. He enjoys discovering new restaurants, attending concerts, going to the theater, and expanding his record collection.
Reviews
We met with Dr Root the first time this week. My husband’s health situation is complicated. Dr Root seemed very understanding of it, compassionate. He took his time talking with us, he explained things very well. The best part is He listened to us. Addressed our concerns. I’m glad he will be a part of my husband’s care team.
I was very pleased with Dr Root and the nurses that helped through the colonoscopy process. I feel everyone gave their all in making me feel comfortable. I'm glad I had such a great team of caring people!
Excellent from start to finish. All staff I encountered was clearly an expert at what they do. Thank you
My first time seeing Dr Root. Very pleasant. Explained everything he was going to do and then explained the results after the procedure. Highly recommend him.
Professional, attentive, personable, and provides clear explanation of test results and
Dr. Root and staff were very friendly and professional! I feel very comfortable with their recommendations and professionalism!
My procedure started on time and ended without any complications.
Dr. Root is very knowledgeable, kind, caring, and patient. I felt at ease and comfortable. I didn’t feel rushed and understood his advice for my health care. I highly recommend Dr. Root.
I have been going to specialists in gastroenterology for over 20 years. My previous MD retired but I had pleasure of meeting Dr. Root. He was so nice. New my history and answered my questions. It was like he just picked everything up and continued my great care with them. The staff is wonderful and I am so pleased they are handling my care.
This was a television and we had trouble with getting face-to-face over the phones. But Dr root was very kind and asked me the correct questions and we rescheduled again for the next follow-up and June.
Been coming here for awhile now. First time with Dr Root. Since my Doctor retired. Great place
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr Root and my colonoscopy, the staff was very considerate and professional and I would highly recommend you to anyone in need of this procedure
Dr. Root listens to you and helps you feel comfortable with your plan of care. Staff is also very caring.
Best experience for a colonoscopy I've ever had.
The staff was friendly and let me know each step they were doing. Dr Root was great. Very efficient and came out and explained my results to me
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.
Dr. Root and staff are top notch. My health has improved greatly over the past year with Dr. Root’s guidance.
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.
Dr. Root provided my 92-year-old dad the most thoughtful care and was so patient with our questions and concerns. We now have a good treatment plan in place, and my dad and I feel so relieved after fruitless visits to other doctors. In addition, Roup was wonderful and kind during the pre exam process. Finally, both the check-in staff and Alivia in scheduling made those processes effortless. Honestly one of my best experiences overall with a doctor’s appointment.
Dr. Root is very knowledgeable, kind, caring, and patient. I felt at ease and comfortable. I didn’t feel rushed and understood his advice for my health care. I highly recommend Dr. Root.