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Dr. Spencer Root, MD

Gastroenterology
4.1 (13)
Map Pin Small Silverdale, WA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Spencer Root, MD

Dr. Spencer Root, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Silverdale, WA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES and is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center - Silverdale. Dr. Root, completed a residency at Fitzsimons Army Med Center|Letterman Army Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Root an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Root works at The Doctors Clinic: Salmon Medical Center in Silverdale, WA with other offices in Tacoma, WA and Port Orchard, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Hypokalemia and Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Root's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Doctors Clinic: Salmon Medical Center
    2200 NW Myhre Rd, Silverdale, WA 98383 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 203-5303
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Tacoma
    1112 6th Ave Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 203-5303
  3. 3
    Port Orchard Doctors Clinic
    450 S Kitsap Blvd Ste 250, Port Orchard, WA 98366 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 203-5303
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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