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Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.7 (11)
Map Pin Small Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD

Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Akron, OH. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and is affiliated with Summa Health System - Akron Campus, Akron General Medical Center and Western Reserve Hospital. Dr. Kefalas, completed a residency at Summa Health Sys. Patients rated Dr. Kefalas an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Kefalas works at Akron Digestive Disease Consultants Inc in Akron, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Diarrhea and Intestinal Diverticulosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kefalas' Office Locations

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    Akron Digestive Disease Consultants Inc
    570 White Pond Dr, Akron, OH 44320 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 752-7829

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  • Summa Health System - Akron Campus
  • Akron General Medical Center
  • Western Reserve Hospital

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
Intestinal Diverticulosis

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
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Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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VAP Lipid Testing
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    About Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1073504056
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Summa Health Sys
    Residency
    Internship
    • Summa Health Sys
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kefalas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kefalas has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kefalas works at Akron Digestive Disease Consultants Inc in Akron, OH. View the full address on Dr. Kefalas’s profile.

    Dr. Kefalas has seen patients for Diarrhea and Intestinal Diverticulosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kefalas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Kefalas. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kefalas.

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