Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the founder of GastroDoxs. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder in which thick, sticky mucus builds up in the lungs and digestive tract. The mucus clogs airways and blocks the pancreas, making breathing difficult and impairing digestion.
He reviews your CF background, pain characteristics (location, intensity, timing), digestive symptoms, diet habits and family history.
We measure sweat chloride to confirm CF, check pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase) and assess fat-soluble vitamin levels (A, D, E, K).
Endoscopy or ERCP for direct ductal inspection, stool elastase to quantify exocrine function, and extended CFTR mutation panels to tailor therapy.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients
Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
Yes. CF can cause adults to experience bloating, gaseous stools, greasy bowels, and weight loss as pancreatic enzymes are unable to work properly.
To treat GI pain, Dr. Pothuri might prescribe changes in the diet, pancreatic enzymes, acid blockers, or less invasive treatment methods such as endoscopy.
GastroDoxs is a CF-related digestive care center in Houston, which collaborates with your CF care providers to alleviate symptoms.
He develops an individualized diet entailing high-calorie food, pancreatic enzyme formulations, vitamin supplements, and frequent testing.
Yes. Pancreatic enzyme supplements approved by the FDA are safe when taken as prescribed. Dr. Pothuri adjusts your dose based on your requirements.
Yes. Quarterly visits help check nutrition, enzyme dosage, vitamin levels, and allow readjustment of the treatment plan.
Absolutely. Dr. Pothuri coordinates with your pulmonologist to ensure that all medications and treatments are safe to use together.
