J. Scott Roth, MD, FACS

  • Division Chief, General, Endocrine, and Metabolic Surgery
  • Director, Center for Advanced Training and Simulation
  • Chief of Surgery, UK Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Section Head, Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • General Surgery
4.9 out of 5

Conditions

  • Hernia Program
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
  • Gastric Tumors
  • Adrenal Tumors

Procedures Performed

About

J. Scott Roth is both the Chief of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Section and the Director of the Center for Advanced Training and Simulation. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery with a focus in the areas of foregut surgery (hiatal and diaphragmatic hernias, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), achalasia, gastric tumors) and abdominal hernias (ventral, incisional and inguinal hernias), abdominal wall reconstruction (endoscopic and posterior component separation) and solid organ surgery (spleen, adrenal, and pancreas).

Dr. Roth is a nationally recognized leader in minimally invasive surgery. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and subsequently trained in Surgery at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Kentucky. He returned to the University of Kentucky in 2008 as both the Director of MIS and Chief of GI Surgery. He is the Fellowship Director for the Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship training program.

Dr. Roth's research laboratory is evaluating mechanisms of improving hernia repair outcomes through the inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinases resulting in alterations in collagen deposition. He is the Principal Investigator in several ongoing clinical trials evaluating outcomes in hernia repair.

Dr. Roth is fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American and Gastrointestinal Surgery, the American Hernia Society, the Society of University of Surgeons, Southeastern Surgical Congress and the American Medical Association. He currently serves as the SAGES adviser to the AMA CPT Editorial Panel and is involved in the SAGES Legislative Committee and Hernia Task Force.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Surgery
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Training & Education

Degree

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond, Va.

Residency

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Fellowship

Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington

Certifications and Special Training

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
American Board of Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5
31 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Dr. Roth was very thorough. He explained my options and what each one entails. He explained the procedure I will have in great detail - he even drew pictures!

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    Dr. Roth is personable and very thorough. He investigated a previously undisclosed potential hernia while I was in the exam room. I saw two other surgeons before getting a referral to Dr. Roth. I am deeply appreciative of of his depth of experience in my area of need. I was in the best hands possible with his team!

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    The Doctor was exactly the type you always hope to get or wish you had. I enjoyedMy visit and never got the feeling like he had other places to be.

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    Highly recommend Dr. Roth
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      Everyone didn't appear to be in a rush mode They answer my questions and listen to my concerns
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      They were very thorough in explainingeverything
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      Outstanding
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      I love the staff. I love Dr Roth and his support staff
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      Very thorough and gave a lot of time talking and listening.
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      Dr. Roth really listened well. He answered all questions, concerns, fears,he was great...
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      *Dr. Roth had obviously reviewed my chart before the visit and had great recall of my procedure. Explained ways to alleve my symptoms and did enough test to reassure me that my repair was still intact and as should be. Highly recommend!
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      Excellent visit with highly qualified personnel.
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      *Dr. Roth is excellent! He cares about his patients.
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      Dr. Roth and his assistant did an excellent, excellent job on explaining everything. Their dedication to their jobs is astonishing. Dr. Roth was recommended to me by Nancy, RN employee at UK student/employee health. She is to be praised for her recommendations of advising me to see Dr. Roth. She always gives the best recommendations on medical providers at UK.
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      Other than my wait time in the exam room, my visit was very good. Did not have a lot of tome left after dr.'s visit to ask questions. Out of town patient and needed to get started home.
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      Dr Roth was knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate
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      I am going to recommend them to people I know who are seeing care for similar issues. Absolutely amazing staff!
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      Outstanding
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      A true asset to UK!
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      Only wish referring physician would had told me I needed to be on different anti rejection medicine which has delayed getting my surgery. But Dr Roth contacted them and got things going very quickly and was able to change meds by evening dosage.
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      Very good doctor explained everything.
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      *Dr. Roth and *Dr. Miller are excellent doctors!
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      Always good appointment.
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      *Dr. Roth gave me the hope I have been searching for, for the past 3 years I'm grateful for his honesty an willingness to gather a great team to fix what other drs. would not. Thanks.
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      *Dr. Roth was very informative on my case.
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      Outstanding
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      Dr. Roth and his staff are excellent.
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      Good exp.
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      All great.
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      I have already recommended Dr Roth and his team to friends/family.