The Gastroenterology Group Welcomes Jennifer Anthony
November 2025
The Gastroenterology Group (TGG) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Anthony to our practice. Jennifer joined TGG in November 2025 and is now accepting new patients.
Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Anthony to the TGG team.
The Gastroenterology Group Welcomes Nicole King
August 2025
The Gastroenterology Group (TGG) is pleased to welcome Nicole King to our practice. Nicole joined TGG in August 2025 and is now accepting new patients.
Please join us in welcoming Nicole King to the TGG team.
Dr. Glessing moves to University Hospitals
It is with great sadness that we announce that as of March 4, 2026, Dr. Glessing will be leaving TGG, and returning to University Hospitals to continue her career as a gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist, as well as to pursue leadership opportunities not available in Akron. This was a difficult decision for her and her family, as she has enjoyed working with and getting to know the staff and providers of our practice over the last 18-20 months.
Dr. Glessing wishes to emphasize how much she has truly valued and enjoyed her time at TGG. This has been an exceptionally difficult decision, made only after careful reflection, because she deeply believes in TGG’s team and mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered, compassionate care.
Here we grow!!
Please keep watch for more information forthcoming related to the relocation of our medical office coming early March 2026!
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!