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Your Safety is Our Top Priority

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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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Prevent Colon Cancer

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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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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.

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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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4.0/5
Oct 3, 2023
Google • Digestive Health Center

The staff was friendly and courteous. The only criticism I have was, I had a question about my prep process and wasn’t able to talk to someone on the phone. I had to leave a message on there web site.

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Sep 30, 2023
Google • Digestive Health Center

Excellent Staff!! Give them a A+ from start to finish.

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Sep 26, 2023
Google • Digestive Health Center

Excellent Care! Organized, friendly and clinically astute. I am an RN myself and was quite impressed by all. Highly recommend!

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Sep 23, 2023
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The staff was very professional and courteous.

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Sep 22, 2023
Google • Digestive Health Center

Got in and got out smiles the whole time thank you


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