Bret J. Spier, MD
Gastroenterology - Hepatology
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Biography
Gastroenterologist Bret J. Spier, MD, has been living and practicing in the Bloomington community since 2010. He specializes in advanced techniques in the evaluation and treatment of various conditions, including Barrett's esophagus, esophageal cancer and certain pancreaticobiliary diseases.
In addition, Dr. Spier has a passion for colon cancer awareness and prevention. He feels patients should be aware of their provider's polyp detection rates, as not all providers have equal rates. Guidelines suggest precancerous polyp, also known as adenomas, should be found in 40% men and 30% women. Dr. Spier's adenoma detection rates are 59% for men and 46% for women.
Dr. Spier completed his undergrad degree at Emory University, graduating Suma Cum Laude and attended medical school at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Wisconsin – Madison. He completed an additional year of gastroenterology training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr. Spier, his wife Ellee and brother-in-law Matt run an urban farm in Bloomington focusing on community-wide educational efforts. They work with a local orchard and the Monroe County Community School Corporation on various gardening initiatives.
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management (I-SNP Only)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
- Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
- Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
- Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
- Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
- Care Source Healthy Indiana Plan
- Care Source Hoosier Healthwise
Cigna
- Community Health Network - Employee Plan
- CorVel/Corecare - Workers Compensation
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
- Encore Workers Compensation
- Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Indiana Health Network - Workers Compensation
- Indiana University - Workers Compensation
- Indiana University Health - Workers Compensation
Lutheran Preferred
- Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
- Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage
- MDWise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan
- MDWise Excel Hoosier Healthwise
MultiPlan/PHCS
- Parkview Signature Care PPO
- Point Comfort - Refugee Medical Assistance Program
- Point Comfort - Unaccompanied Children Program
Sagamore Health Network
SIHO
Suburban Health Organization
- The Healthcare Group Encircle
- The Healthcare Group Encore
- TriCare Prime
- TriCare Select
- United DSNP
- United Healthcare
- United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
- United HMO
- United Medicare Advantage
- United PPO
- VA Community Care Network via United Healthcare
- Zing Health CSNP
- Zing Health DSNP
- Zing Health HMO
- Zing Health POS
- Zing Health PPO
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
Locations
Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Gastroenterology - Hepatology
Education
Undergraduate:
Emory University
School of Medicine:
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency:
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI
Fellowship:
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Bloomington, IU Health Bedford, IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, Bloomington Endoscopy Center
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
Research
Research Publications
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