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 -trouble swallowing, persistent heartburn, unexplained weight loss, chest or epigastric pain -and discusses risk factors like smoking, alcohol use, GERD and Barrett's esophagus.
A thin, flexible camera is guided through your mouth to visually inspect the esophagus and stomach lining for any abnormal growths or inflammation.
During endoscopy, Dr. Pothuri takes small tissue samples for microscopic examination to confirm the presence of cancerous or precancerous cells.
Combining endoscopy with ultrasound, EUS accurately measures how deep a tumor has invaded the esophageal wall and assesses nearby lymph nodes.
Blood work assesses overall health, nutritional status and organ function before planning your personalized 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.
Early symptoms often include trouble swallowing (dysphagia), persistent heartburn, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. If you notice any of these, consult Dr. Pothuri for evaluation.
Yes. While esophageal cancer is more common in men, it also affects women. Risk factors like smoking, heavy alcohol use, GERD, and Barrett's esophagus apply to both sexes.
Diagnosis typically involves an upper endoscopy with biopsy, CT or PET scans to check for spread, and endoscopic ultrasound to assess tumor size and lymph node involvement.
You may need to switch to soft or moist foods and avoid spicy, acidic, or very hot items. Dr. Pothuri and our nutrition team will tailor a diet plan to maintain nutrition and ease swallowing.
Most patients stay in the hospital 3-5 days. Full recovery generally takes 4-6 weeks, during which you'll follow dietary guidelines and attend follow-up visits to monitor healing.
Yes. Depending on stage and health, options include endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
Absolutely. We provide comprehensive support, including nutrition counseling, patient support groups, care coordination, and access to our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, and nutritionists.
