TGG News

The Gastroenterology Group announces the retirement of Jill Veverka, CNP as of June 1st 2024

June 28th,  2024

We wish her the very best in her new ventures! 

The Gastroenterology Group and the Digestive Health Center Welcome Dr. Brooke Glessing

July 1st,  2024

The Gastroenterolgy Group would like to announce the addition of a new team member, Dr. Brooke Glessing  who will be joining the team on July 1st, 2024. 

The Gastroenterology Group and the Digestive Health Center Welcome Dr. Alexander Pontikos

July 12, 2021

The physicians and staff of The Gastroenterology Group and the Digestive Health Center are pleased to welcome Dr. Alexander Pontikos.

Alexander Pontikos M.D. specializes in treating gastrointestinal disorders. He is particularly skilled in colorectal cancer screening and surveillance, therapeutic, diagnostic, and capsule endoscopy, and managing gastrointestinal reflux disorders/Barrett’s esophagus, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and hepatobiliary disease.

Dr. Pontikos obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Buffalo in New York and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He then completed his Internal Medicine Residency in Louisville, Kentucky and specialized in Gastroenterology after completing his fellowship at Metrohealth Medical Center, in affiliation with Case Western Reserve University. He was selected as Chief Fellow during his final year of training.

Dr. Pontikos shares two young children with his wife, Dr. Lauren Pontikos, a local pediatrician. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, including camping, hiking, and boating. He is an avid sports fan and supporter of the arts.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alexander Pontikos to our practice!