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 looks at age, family cancer or colon polyp history, lifestyle problems (smoking, alcohol, diet) and insidious problems such as blood in the stool or bowel changes.
He is very keen in scrutinizing the whole colon by a high-quality colonoscope with enhanced imaging (narrow-band and chromoendoscopy) which harbors a flat or serrated lesion that can easily be missed.
Dr. Pothuri excises or samples the tissue in case of the identification of a suspicious lesion with the help of an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or targeted biopsy.
All specimens are subject to pathology to eliminate dysplasia or early cancer. All confirmed diagnoses are then documented using the appropriate ICD-10 code (e.g. K63.5 colon polyps) to enhance effective documentation and inform further care.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 48K 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.
It is a simple, early change polyp which is non-bulged. It must be done away with to avoid cancer.
Most of the patients would need a follow-up colonoscopy after three to five years of colonoscopy based on the type of polyp and personal risk.
Yes. The correct healthy and high-fiber diet may decrease your risk of their occurrence even though the best way of detecting and eliminating them is through colonoscopies.
It is the medical code of documentation and insurance. It helps to maintain your care in a good and proper order.
Most sessile serrated lesions are not passed on to subsequent generations, but good family history of polyps or colorectal cancer can predispose you to the disease.
No. You will be administered some medication so that you feel relaxed and the majority of the population will not feel any pain in the process.
Additional information and sources are available in the web site of American Gastroenterological Association, gastro.org.
