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.
He examines your characteristics of pain (location, intensity, timing), whether you eat triggers your pain, alcohol or use of NSAIDs, level of stress and also examines abdominal area (for tenderness and masses).
We will have a CBC (to rule out anemia or infection), liver tests, pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase), interpreting the H. pylori (either a breath or a stool test), and a baseline metabolic analysis.
With an upper endoscopy (EGD) the esophagus, stomach and duodenum can be directly viewed and ulcers, gastritis, or any other mucosal damage can be identified with biopsies of any of these areas taken where necessary.
The suspected gastroparesis, pH, or motility disorder can be observed through gastric emptying investigations.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 384 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.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, whereby arteries persistently measure over 130/80 mm Hg, increases the cardiovascular risk.
Diagnosis is based on several blood pressure changes on different visits or ambulatory/home memories in order to identify consistent rise.
Aim to reduce salt consumption, consume a DASH diet, exercise, ensure normal weight, limit alcohol, and deal with stress.
The growth of medications occurs when the lifestyle measures fail to reach the target BP and when the existence of risk factors/other diseases is observed.
Home checks one day a week in advance of appointments and regular office checkups as prescribed by your Stanford provider.
