Akron Digestive Health: Gastroenterologist in Fairlawn, OH
Gastroenterology (Digestive Health) • Akron, OH • Since 1980
About
Akron Digestive Health is a small private gastroenterology practice based in Akron, Ohio (Fairlawn area service). Key details: - Focus: Digestive health care, specializing in gastroenterology with board-certified providers. - Location: Headquarters in Akron, OH; serves patients in the surrounding area (Fairlawn, OH region). - Leadership: Chief physician: Costas H. Kefalas, MD, MMM, MS-PopH, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, FAASLD (Gastroenterologist and President). - Size: About 3 employees; collaborations with other providers. - Services & tech: Evidence of a clinical practice offering GI care; uses Klara as technology stack. - Patient experience: Positive employer review (5.0/5.0 from limited data); known for personalized, timely care and collaboration with referring physicians. - Accessibility: Website akrondigestive.com; active online presence with growing traffic. If you’re seeking a gastroenterologist in Fairlawn/Akron, Akron Digestive Health is a potential option to consider for GI evaluation, treatment, and referral coordination.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology (Digestive Health)
Address
3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 100 Fairlawn, OH 44333
Phone
330-869-0124
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Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, Sunday not listed (hours shown as 8:00 am - 4:30 pm for some locations)
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New patient special
FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday hours are not listed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp: Generally positive, with Yelp reporting 14 reviews as of July 2026 (14 reviews (on Yelp))
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 stars (based on 42 reviews) for Dr. William F. Shaheen (42 reviews (for Dr. Shaheen))
Patients praise
- professional and caring staff
- attentive physicians with good bedside manner
- clear explanations of medical procedures
- efficient and well-organized operations
"Professional Staff, Excellent Doctors, Questions and concerns handled with care and dignity. Pleasant surroundings with good organization skills by all."
— Yelp review"I had an outstanding experience at Akron Digestive Health from beginning to end. I was honestly a little nervous about having my first colonoscopy, but everyone was very helpful and professional."
— Testimonial on Digestive Health Center websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Joshua Weaver - Pathologist in Akron, OH — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Elizabeth Wood, MD - Akron, OH - Colon and Rectal Surgery — Nov 2, 2025
- Dr. James Lisi, MD - Westlake, OH - Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology - Request Appointment — Apr 6, 2026
- Dr. Jason Wolf, MD - Concord Township, OH - Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology - Request Appointment — May 27, 2026
- Dr. Faris El-Khider, MD - Norton, OH - Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology — Mar 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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