Patient Finds Answers Through Timely GI Evaluation at ASC
Discover how one patient found answers for chronic digestive issues at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
Akron’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Digestive Health Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies and upper endoscopies.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
For Your Visit
Digestive Health Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Summit County.
Patient Forms
At Digestive Health Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Digestive Health Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet Our Physicians
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Jacquelyn Bolwell
M.D.
Scott A. Fulton
M.D., FACG, FASGE
Jeffrey Gellis
D.O.
Brooke Glessing
M.D.
Costas H. Kefalas
M.D., MMM, MS-PopH, CPE, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, FAASLD
David Mossad
M.D.
Alexander N. Pontikos
M.D.
William F. Shaheen
M.D.
Ganesh R. Veerappan
M.D., FACG
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Mar 26, 2026
Dr. Pontikos and his team starting with registration, the nurses, the anesthesiologist, are all exceptional. All of the staff was very friendly, professional and efficient. I highly recommend Digestive Health Center.
Mar 25, 2026
I actually look forward to a colonoscopy, knowing it's the most preventable form of cancer. I am extremely grateful for the wonderful care I received. It's a very nice facility, meticulously clean. All the people were so kind and ensured I was as comfortable as possible. And this might seem minor, but I was so happy Shark Tank was what was on the TV in the waiting room and not the news. Thank you, Dr. Kefalas, and all the nurses and staff. You are awesome!
Mar 24, 2026
DHC provided excellent service for my endoscopy and colonoscopy. Everything was on schedule and the staff was thoughtful and efficient.
Mar 21, 2026
Great experience from the initial meeting to the day of the procedure. All of the people were very friendly and professional. You can tell they care. Highest recommendation!
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Very professional, yet very friendly and caring. I really felt that I was in the best of care. They were concerned about my feelings and explained everything that was going to happen and afterwards the results and what the next steps were. ALL of them know their stuff.