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Dr. Benjamin Root, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 39
Dr. Benjamin Root, MD
Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Benjamin Root, MD

Dr. Benjamin Root, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 39
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO.
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About Dr. Benjamin Root, MD

Dr. Root graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Root currently practices at Specialist In Gastroenterology and is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. Dr. Root has experience treating conditions like Diarrhea, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Duodenitis, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Crohn's Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nausea, Intestinal Obstruction, Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Ulcer and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Root's office accepts new patients. Dr. Root is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
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Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Duodenitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Crohn's Disease
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastric Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastroptosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Polypectomy
Chronic Gastritis
Reflux Esophagitis
Endoscopy
Gastritis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Cancer
Hepatitis C
Celiac Disease
Anemia
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Sigmoidoscopy
Bowel Strangulation
Vomiting Disorders
Unexplained Weight Loss
Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Rectal Ulcer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Hypokalemia
Malnutrition
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Esophageal Varices
Colon Cancer
Dehydration
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obesity
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Fecal Impaction Removal

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Preferred Care Blue PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blueprint Health
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    APCN Choice POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Benjamin Root, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Specialist In Gastroenterology
    11525 Olde Cabin Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:45
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Meet Dr. Benjamin Root, MD

Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Root's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Root, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Root's profile.

Dr. Root frequently treats the following conditions: Diarrhea, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Duodenitis, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Crohn's Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nausea, Intestinal Obstruction, Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Ulcer and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Root, MD is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Root, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Benjamin Root, MD Practices

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

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