Meet your care team
Our board-certified physicians and experienced nurse practitioners bring decades of combined experience in digestive health, with several recognized as regional Top Doctors.
Now accepting new patients
Lindsey Atanasov, PA-C has joined our practice
Lindsey joined The Gastroenterology Group on July 8, 2026, bringing experience in both gastroenterology and internal medicine. She is welcoming new patients at our Akron and Massillon offices.
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Scott A. Fulton, MD, FACG, FASGE
President
Dr. Fulton 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 gastroenterology fellowships at Case Western Reserve and Rush Presbyterian University. He 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.
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Jeffrey D. Gellis, DO
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Gellis is a board-certified gastroenterologist whose interests include colorectal cancer screening, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, and hemorrhoid banding. He completed his internal medicine residency at The Graduate Hospital, where he was Chief Medical Resident, and 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.
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Alexander N. Pontikos, MD
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Pontikos is a board-certified gastroenterologist focused on colorectal cancer screening, endoscopy, and the management of digestive disorders. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville and a gastroenterology fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Center, where he served as Chief Fellow. He takes a patient-focused approach centered on listening to each patient’s concerns.
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Jill T. Covert, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Jill is a certified adult and gastroenterology nurse practitioner with 25 years of healthcare experience spanning 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.
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Jennifer E. Anthony, AGACNP-BC, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer is a board-certified nurse practitioner with 27 years 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 currently accepting new patients.
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Nicole M. King, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
Nicole is a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology, working alongside Dr. Scott Fulton. She earned her BSN and MSN at Kent State University and is currently accepting new patients.
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Lindsey Atanasov, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Lindsey is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in gastroenterology, with clinical experience in both gastroenterology and internal medicine. She evaluates and manages a broad range of acute and chronic digestive conditions, drawing on her internal medicine background for a well-rounded approach, and takes the time to make sure each patient feels heard, informed, and actively involved in their treatment plan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology at Kent State University and her Master of Medical Science at Baldwin Wallace University, and is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
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Find the right provider for you
New patients are welcome across our team. Request an appointment and we will match you with the right provider for your needs.