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45? Time To Screen For Colon Cancer.

Early detection may save your life.

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Patient Experience Exceeds Expectations

Our patient experience scores exceed national averages

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No Out-of-Pocket Expense for Your Colonoscopy

By May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.

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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!

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Meet Our Physicians

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Edward J. Esber Edward J. Esber M.D., FACG, FASGE Scott A. Fulton Scott A. Fulton M.D., FACG, FASGE Jeffrey Gellis Jeffrey Gellis D.O. Costas H. Kefalas Costas H. Kefalas M.D., MMM, FACG, FASGE, AGAF David Mossad David Mossad M.D. Alexander N. Pontikos Alexander N. Pontikos M.D. William F. Shaheen William F. Shaheen M.D. Ganesh R. Veerappan Ganesh R. Veerappan M.D., FACG
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Dec 2, 2023
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I was welcome staff greeted me I was nervous nurse made made me comfortable she had confidence that I was going to be ok, nurse assistant he was good with the iv in my vein the doctor and surgery assistant was ver nice and also got me through the procedure and I wake up I felt very good I thank the hold team being there for my colonoscopy God bless you all 🙌🏾I wish I could thank them in person! If like you can contact me. Ernest Wadley

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Dec 2, 2023
Google • Digestive Health Center

Dr. Esber is the best. He's knowledgeable and kind. His staff is top-notch.

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Dec 2, 2023
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Everyone was very nice and addressed all my questions.

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5.0/5
Dec 1, 2023
Google • Digestive Health Center

The Whole process time went very well Staff was very nice and friendly. I Felt very confident ‘ ‘ Doc Scott Fulton ‘ knew what he was doing he handled a friend of mine’s situation as well A daughter recommended him to me .

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5.0/5
Dec 1, 2023
Google • Digestive Health Center

If you had 10 stars, I would choose 10. EVERY SINGLE PERSON I encountered was fantastic !!!! My primary contact, Terry, was amazing... nothing but positive and helpful people there. Procedure was quick and easy. My highest thanks to all !!!!


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