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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!
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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Edward J. Esber
M.D., FACG, FASGE
Scott A. Fulton
M.D., FACG, FASGE
Reynaldo C. Gacad
M.D.
Jeffrey Gellis
D.O.
Costas H. Kefalas
M.D., M.M.M., FACG, FASGE, AGAF
David Mossad
M.D.
Alexander N. Pontikos
M.D.
William F. Shaheen
M.D.
Ganesh R. Veerappan
M.D., FACG
74 Reviews
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
Great experience with the dreaded colonoscopy, the team here made me feel very comfortable. It was quick and done. The worst part was definitely the prep, and honestly it was good to clean everything out win win thank you to all the staff see you in 5 years…
Nov 30, 2021
Everyone was kind courteous and right on task with what they were doing
Nov 28, 2021
Everyone was amazing from registration, all the nurses, the anesthesiologist, and of course Dr Esber. Love this facility. Everyone was so friendly and professional. The whole process was so easy an hour and half for the whole process!
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They are very friendly & fast. They make you feel very comfortable. I would recommend to anyone.