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Dr. Katherine Root, MD

Dr. Katherine Root, MD

Internal Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Katherine Root, MD is an internist in Tyler, TX and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities UT Health North Campus Tyler and UT Health Tyler. She is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1000 S Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75701

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Dr. Root's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Root

3.4

14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
57%
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4 Star
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3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
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1 Star
36%
36%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Oct 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Fred – Jun 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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TX – Jan 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Ashley Stokes in Tyler, TX – Nov 11, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Root's approach is that with time you develop a partnership that encourages patients to take an active role in their care, which leads to better health and more successful outcomes. When it comes to the medical weight management program,...read more

biography

Katie Root, MD, is an internal medicine physician at the ETMC First Physicians clinic on Fifth Street in Tyler who builds relationships with her adult patients. Board-certified in internal medicine and an obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Root...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Baylor University

    Undergraduate School
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2011
  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

UT Health Tyler1000 S Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75701
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Practice

UT Physicians of North Tyler2231 W Gentry Pkwy Tyler, TX 75702
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UT Health North Campus Tyler

    11937 US Highway 271
    Tyler, TX 75708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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