Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG, has dedicated his professional life to helping people in and around the Greater Houston area find relief from a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. A longtime Houston resident, Dr. Pothuri founded GastroDoxs to provide comprehensive digestive care services in a community that he is proud to call home.
Dr. Pothuri began his medical education at KIMS Medical School, and went on to complete his residency at the University of Massachusetts and his fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. As a board-certified physician in gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Pothuri has embraced a pursuit of continuing education that allows him to expand his medical skills and knowledge. Dr. Pothuri became a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology in 2016. This prestigious title is reserved for GI Physicians who have completed additional work in the field and have been strongly recommended by fellow Gastroenterologists.
His team at GastroDoxs is made up of professionals who take the time to make each patient feel at home, from the moment they enter the practice to the time they leave. This level of commitment to patient care sets GastroDoxs apart, and it’s why so many patients in North Houston & Greater Houston refer their friends and family to Dr. Pothuri’s care.
In his off time, Dr. Pothuri's hobbies include watching his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers, trying the various delicious cuisines that Houston has to offer and living a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pothuri and his wife Dr. Vanitha Pothuri's hearts are deeply rooted in philanthropy and at any given time both sit on the boards of various non-profit organizations. The love of Dr. Pothuri's life is his son Rahul.
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"I am a VERY satisfied patient, and HIGHLY recommend Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG at GastroDoxs!"
"First visit impressions: Efficient and friendly staff. Doctor adressed medical condition and started a course of action. I feel confident I will receive great care!"
"This recent visit I noticed they have new staff. As always, the Dr. is very attentive and takes time with each patient. I highly recommend him."
"Dr Pothuri is very nice and easy to talk to. He explains things so that I understand it and has time to answer my questions."
"Dr. Poturi is excellent! He is very detailed and a great communicator to discuss complex issues in simple terms. He really takes the time to show that he cares."
"I have been seeing Dr Pothuri for the past 5 yrs and am extremely satisfied with his care for me as a person. We have done a couple of Scopies and had great recovery."
