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Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD
3.7 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, OH.
Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD
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Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Akron, OH
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, OH.

About

Dr. Kefalas graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1997 and completed a residency at Summa Health Sys. Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, OH and has 28 years experience. Dr. Kefalas currently practices at Akron Digestive Disease Consultants Inc and are affiliated with Summa Health System-Akron Campus, Akron General and Western Reserve Hospital. Dr. Kefalas has experience treating conditions like Gastroptosis and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kefalas received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Kefalas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kefalas is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastroptosis
Nausea
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastroptosis
Nausea
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastroptosis
Nausea
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Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Enteritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Types of Food Poisoning
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kefalas
3.7
Based on 11 Reviews
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 10, 2021
There has been a great improvement in scheduling and the helpfulness of the staff since my first appointment. I had a very good experience (2020) - have always liked Dr Kafalas as he seems thorough, patient, and caring. Like the support staff in the treatment center as well.
Jennifer Morgan — Mar 10, 2021
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Summa Health Sys
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Summa Health Sys
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor University Medical Center
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kefalas' profile.

Dr. Kefalas frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroptosis and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD is affiliated with Summa Health System-Akron Campus, Akron General and Western Reserve Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Costas Kefalas, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Summa Health System-Akron Campus

    141 N Forge St, Akron, OH

  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH

  • Western Reserve Hospital

    1900 23rd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH