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.
Dr. Pothuri is going to start with an examination of your symptoms-particularly, epigastric discomfort, bowel alteration, any bleeding. He will talk to you about your individual and family history of polyps or colon cancer, about your diet, about alcohol and tobacco usage, among other risk factors.
To identify concealed blood in the feces, he can request a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) that is an early sign of polyps or tumors.
The gold standard is a colonoscopy. Dr. Pothuri proceeds to perform a high-definition endoscopy on the whole colon to detect any growth of tubulovillous and to make a specific biopsy under the influence of a sedative.
All detected polyps are either done through polypectomy or high endoscopic procedures (EMR/ESD) and forwarded to the pathology lab. The diagnosis is verified by microscopic examination, and dyplasia is assessed and severe cases eliminated or cancer eliminated.
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.
No. Tubulovillous adenomas are benign (non-cancerous), but if left untreated, they can gradually develop into cancer over time.
Low-grade dysplasia means that the cells within the polyp are not yet cancerous, but they show early signs of abnormal changes that could progress to cancer if left unmonitored or untreated.
Typically, a colonoscopy is recommended every 3 to 5 years, depending on the number, size, and pathology of the polyps found. Dr. Pothuri will recommend a personalized follow-up schedule based on your specific condition.
A diet high in fiber and low in red meat can help lower your risk of developing new polyps but cannot completely eliminate the possibility. Regular screening remains essential.
No. Procedures such as polypectomy, EMR, and ESD are performed under sedation. Most patients experience little to no discomfort and recover quickly.
Yes. Up to 90% of patients resume normal activities within 24 hours after polyp removal.
