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Dr. Spencer Root, MD
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Dr. Spencer Root, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Tacoma, WA
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41 years of experience
Dr. Spencer Root, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Root graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1985 and completed a residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center|Letterman Army Medical Center. Dr. Spencer Root, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Root has experience treating conditions like Hypokalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Root's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Root is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypokalemia
Malnutrition
Duodenal Ulcer
Hypokalemia
Malnutrition
Duodenal Ulcer
Hypokalemia
Malnutrition
Duodenal Ulcer
Dehydration
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Pancreatitis
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Esophageal Varices
Pancreas Surgeries
Bile Duct Procedure
Esophageal Ulcer
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Gallstones
Endoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Esophagitis
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Gastritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Hemorrhoids
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Constipation
Duodenitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Ileus
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Diarrhea
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Hepatitis C
Ascites
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Angina
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Fracture
Anorectal Abscess
Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanoposthitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Aneurysm
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Celiac Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Gastritis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Polyp
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Embolism
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
Endometriosis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Epilepsy
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Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gout
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Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kaposi Sarcoma of Gastrointestinal
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Planus
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Abscess
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Marijuana Withdrawal
Megacolon
Menstrual Disorders
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Nosebleed
Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pernicious Anemia
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Prostatitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Respiratory Failure
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Dislocation
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Third-Degree Burns
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tobacco Withdrawal
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Vomiting Disorders
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopic Polypectomy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • United Healthcare
  • Assurant Health
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Medical Group
    1112 6th Ave Ste 200, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 272-8664
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Spencer Root, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital and St. Anthony Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Spencer Root, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center|Letterman Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Francis Hospital

    34515 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA

  • St. Anthony Hospital

    11567 Canterwood Blvd, Gig Harbor, WA

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