Staff
All of our professionals at Akron Digestive Disease Consultants maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.
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Costas H. Kefalas M.D., M.M.M., CPE, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, FAASLDAPPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio
PRIMARY HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
- Summa Health, Akron, Ohio
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- B.S., University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
- M.D., Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio
- M.M.M. (Master of Medical Management) Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- CPE (Certified Physician Executive)
- Internal Medicine Residency, Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio
- Gastroenterology Fellowship, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
- Board-Certified in Gastroenterology
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- Treasurer of the American College of Gastroenterology
- Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- Finance and Budget Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- President and Board of Directors, GI Quality Improvement Consortium
PAST PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- Secretary of the American College of Gastroenterology
- Chair, Board of Governors, American College of Gastroenterology
- President, Digestive Disease National Coalition
- Governor for Northern Ohio, American College of Gastroenterology
- Co-Founder and Founding President, Ohio Gastroenterology Society
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association for Physician Leadership
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Bockus International Society of Gastroenterology
- Ohio Gastroenterology Society
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William F. Shaheen M.D.APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio
- Teaching Staff, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Summa Health, Akron, Ohio
PRIMARY HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
- Summa Health, Akron, Ohio
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- Malone College, Canton, Ohio
- Case Western University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
- Internal Medicine Residency, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
- Gastroenterology Fellowship, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Ohio Gastroenterology Society
- Ohio State Medical Association
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Ganesh R. Veerappan M.D., FACG, AGAFAPPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio
- Teaching Staff, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Summa Health, Akron, Ohio
PRIMARY HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
- Summa Health, Akron, Ohio
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- Medical School - Case Western University School of Medicine
- Internal Medicine Residency - Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
- Gastroenterology Fellowship - Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
- Board-Certified in Gastroenterology
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Physicians, Fellow
- American College of Gastroenterology, Fellow
- American Gastroenterological Association, Fellow
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
- Ohio Gastroenterology Society
- Ohio State Medical Association
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David Mossad M.D.APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio
PRIMARY HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
- Summa Health, Akron, Ohio
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
- Internal Medicine Residency, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
- Gastroenterology Fellowship, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
- Board-Certified in Gastroenterology
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Ohio Gastroenterology Society
- Ohio State Medical Association
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Jacquelyn Bolwell M.D.PRIMARY HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
- Summa Health, Akron, Ohio
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- B.S., Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee
- M.D., Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
- Internal Medicine Residency, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
- Gastroenterology Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
- Board-Certified in Internal Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Ohio Gastroenterology Society
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Brooke Holmgren PA
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- B.S. in Biology with a Minor in Psychology and Chemisty, The University of Mount Union
- M.S. in Phyisican Assistant Studies, The University of Mount Union
- Nationally Certified Phyiscian Assistant - NCCPA
PREVIOUS PA-C EXPERIENCE
- Worked as an inpatient and outpatient PA-C at Summa Health Gastroenterology for 3 years.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association of Physician Assistants
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers
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Erin Crane APRN-CNPEDUCATION, TRAINING AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
- B.S. in Nursing, University of Akron, College of Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing, Adult and Gerontology Primary Care, University of Akron, College of Nursing
- Ohio Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Nurse
- Nationally Certified Nurse Practitioner – AANP
PREVIOUS NP EXPERIENCE
- Summa Health Medical Group, Palliative Medicine
PREVIOUS GI EXPERIENCE
- Worked as RN in Endoscopy for nearly 4 years, assisting with routine, advanced, and emergent endoscopy procedures
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association Nurse Practitioners
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society
Our Locations
Helpful Links
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Click here for Procedure Prep Frequently Asked Questions
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American Association the Study of Liver Diseases
- American Liver Foundation
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
