Endoscopy Center in Akron, OH

Nurse Practitioner

Nicole M. King, APRN‑CNP, is a board‑certified nurse practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology. She works alongside Dr. Scott Fulton at The Gastroenterology Group, holds a BSN and MSN from Kent State University, and is currently accepting new patients.

The Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Akron Massillon, Oh Oh

Board‑Certified Nurse Practit

Jennifer E. Anthony is a board‑certified nurse practitioner (AGACNP‑BC, APRN‑CNP) with 27 years of experience in gastroenterology and five years as an advanced practice provider. She earned her MSN at Kent State University and focuses on general gastroenterology and hepatology. She is a member of The Gastroenterology Group in Akron and Massillon, Ohio, and is currently accepting new patients.

The Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Akron Massillon, Oh Oh

Nurse Practitioner

Jill T. Covert, APRN, FNP‑C, is a certified adult and gastroenterology nurse practitioner with 25 years of healthcare experience in gastroenterology, family medicine, and intensive care. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Malone University and holds board certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Jill is a member of The Gastroenterology Group, serving patients in Akron and Massillon, Ohio.

The Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Akron Massillon, Oh Oh

Board‑Certified Gastroenterol

Dr. Alexander N. Pontikos, MD, is a board‑certified gastroenterologist at The Gastroenterology Group. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville and a gastroenterology fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Center, where he served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Pontikos focuses on colorectal cancer screening, endoscopy, and the management of digestive disorders, taking a patient‑focused approach that emphasizes listening to each patient’s concerns. He serves patients in Akron and Massillon, Ohio, as part of a team that offers colonoscopy, endoscopy, and comprehensive digestive care.

The Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Akron Massillon, Oh Oh

Board‑Certified Gastroenterol

Jeffrey D. Gellis, DO, is a board‑certified gastroenterologist at The Gastroenterology Group in Akron and Massillon, Ohio. He focuses on colorectal cancer screening, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, and hemorrhoid banding. Dr. Gellis completed his internal medicine residency at The Graduate Hospital, where he served as Chief Medical Resident, and completed gastroenterology fellowships at The Graduate Hospital and Cooper University Hospital. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University and a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor. He is accepting new patients.

The Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Akron Massillon, Oh Oh

Board‑Certified Gastroenterol

Scott A. Fulton, MD, FACG, FASGE, is a board‑certified, fellowship‑trained gastroenterologist with a special focus on liver disease research and patient care. He completed his internal medicine residency at MetroHealth Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident, and completed gastroenterology fellowships at Case Western Reserve and Rush Presbyterian University. Dr. Fulton is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University and has been named to Cleveland Magazine Top Docs and Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors. He is a member of The Gastroenterology Group, serving patients in Akron and Massillon, Ohio. He also serves as President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).

The Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Akron Massillon, Oh Oh

Physician Assistant

Lindsey Atanasov, PA‑C, is a board‑certified physician assistant who joined The Gastroenterology Group on July 8, 2026. She brings experience in both gastroenterology and internal medicine, evaluates and manages a broad range of acute and chronic digestive conditions, and is available to welcome new patients at the Akron and Massillon offices.

The Gastroenterology Group, Inc.

Akron Massillon, Oh Oh