Healthy Choices Can Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk
A new study finds you can lower cancer risk by 40 percent by changing your lifestyle, and colon cancer is one type that is most responsive to habit changes.
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.
Edward J. Esber
M.D., FACG, FASGE
Scott A. Fulton
M.D., FACG, FASGE
Jeffrey Gellis
D.O.
Brooke Glessing
M.D.
Costas H. Kefalas
M.D., MMM, 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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Sep 14, 2024
The lady with short blonde hair that put the needle in my arm! Great! She definitely got an A++! The staff was really good!
Sep 13, 2024
Everyone was very kind and respectful. It was much better an experience than I anticipated.
Sep 13, 2024
Great outcomes requires preparation. The preparation medication prescribed made that process easy. I would not hesitate to do it again.
Sep 12, 2024
The entire team was super friendly and put me at ease. They were also very efficient and actually took me back for my procedure earlier than scheduled. Highly recommend!
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The new prep was different but satisfying. There were no cramps or violent bursts of "I've got to go!" It was thorough and smooth. The staff is excellent. Amber's welcoming smile and the lovely person I spoke to named Janet were both pleasant to encounter. Dr. Kefalas is always kind and courteous.