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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
About
Bio
Professor of Surgery, Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery and DIrector of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Clinical interests in complex abdominal hernias and laparoscopic surgery (hiatal hernia, achalasia, spleen, adrenal, ventral/incisional hernias)
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
General Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
91 Answers
31 Agrees
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. J. Roth answered
28 years experience General Surgery
Unlikely. : Gallbladder pain is usually right upper quadrant associated with meals. Left lower quadrant pain is very unlikely to be gallbladder related. Depending ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. Roth answered
28 years experience General Surgery
See a surgeon: There are many types of hernias. Groin and umbilical are the most common. Hernias will not resolve without intervention. If you are a symptomatic, it ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. Roth answered
28 years experience General Surgery
See your surgeon: Umbilical hernias may recur. If mesh was not used the first time, it will be needed for a subsequent repair. A binder can be used to control symptoms ... Read More
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Sep 22, 2013
Dr. Roth is an outstanding and compassionate surgeon.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Roth is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Roth is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This made me feel good. Thanks! During my adrenal gland and cyst removal the CT scan showed gallstones, but I don't feel them bc I am on pain mgmt for my entire back consisting of herniated and bulgin...Read More
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Thank you for your reply. My son developed a small piece of proud flesh that had to be cauterized. He's fine now.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking time to answer my questio
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
University of Kentucky
Affiliations
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
American Hernia Society
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