Alexander N Pontikos, MD

Alexander N Pontikos, MD, is part of The Gastroenterology Group, the leading gastroenterology practice in Northeast Ohio. Conveniently located at 570 White Pond Dr #200 in Akron, Ohio, the practice provides top-tier digestive care, with patient satisfaction consistently ranking at 95% or higher. No appointment or referral is necessary to schedule your visit; simply call our office at 330-869-0954 to get scheduled today!

The Gastroenterology Group is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, ensuring the highest standards of care. The experienced, board-certified gastroenterologists offer comprehensive treatment for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, acid reflux, and more. They also have specialized training in liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, capsule endoscopy, Celiac disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Our practice conducts procedures at The Digestive Health Center, the only ambulatory surgical center in the area accredited by The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Since 2006, we have consistently met or exceeded quality measures set forth by the American College of Gastroenterology and ASGE.

We are dedicated to using the latest technology to provide our patients with easy access to care and positive experiences with our physicians. Our Open Access Program allows healthy adults without troublesome gastrointestinal symptoms to book a colonoscopy without an office visit, making colon cancer screening more accessible and saving lives.

In 2012, The Digestive Health Center became the first surgery center in the region to join the GI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQUIC), where we perform many of our procedures. This quality benchmarking registry allows us to participate in quality improvement and value-based care programs. Our physicians measure far above the national benchmark, with an adenoma detection rate of 47% (compared to the standard 25%) and a cecal intubation rate of 98% (compared to the national benchmark of 90%).

We accept most insurances, although we do not accept Medicaid. We welcome new and established patients to call or schedule an appointment online. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Patient Testimonials:

"My experience was great. Treated with respect. Dr. Fulton was easy to talk to. I won't go anywhere else."

Experience high-quality digestive care with Alexander N Pontikos, MD, and The Gastroenterology Group – where your health and comfort are our top priorities.