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 reviews your symptoms-epigastric pain, jaundice, nausea, unexplained weight loss-and your family history of polyps or genetic syndromes. A focused abdominal exam looks for tenderness or signs of bile duct obstruction.
Laboratory studies evaluate liver function (ALT, AST), bilirubin levels, and pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase) to detect ductal blockage or inflammation.
An upper endoscopy (duodenoscopy) visualizes the ampulla of Vater directly. If a lesion is seen, Dr. Pothuri takes a small tissue sample for pathological analysis to confirm an adenoma and rule out cancer.
In select cases, repeat endoscopic sampling or cross-sectional imaging helps clarify ambiguous findings before planning treatment.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.5K 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.
An ampullary adenoma is a small, non-cancerous growth where your bile and pancreatic ducts meet the small intestine.
Risk factors include chronic inflammation of the ducts, family history of polyps or colon cancer, genetic syndromes (like familial adenomatous polyposis), age over 50, smoking, and heavy alcohol use.
While benign at first, an ampullary adenoma can turn into cancer over time if not treated, so early detection and removal are important.
Treatment options range from dietary and lifestyle changes plus medication to endoscopic removal (papillectomy or EMR) and, in larger or more advanced cases, surgical ampullectomy or Whipple surgery.
Most patients recover within one to two weeks after endoscopic treatment, with follow-up to monitor for recurrence.
Yes. A low-fat, high-fiber diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains supports healing and helps maintain a healthy weight.
