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 pain characteristics (onset, location, intensity), relation to meals or stress, medication use, alcohol intake and past GI issues. A thorough abdominal exam checks for tenderness, guarding or organ enlargement.
We order a CBC to look for anemia or infection, liver function tests, and amylase/lipase to rule out pancreatitis. Noninvasive H. pylori testing may be added if ulcer disease is suspected.
If initial tests are inconclusive, Dr. Pothuri may recommend endoscopic ultrasound to assess deeper wall lesions, gastric emptying studies for motility disorders or 24-hour pH monitoring for reflux. Rarely, biopsy or specialized motility testing is performed to confirm the diagnosis.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1K 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.
The ICD-10 code for gallstones (cholelithiasis) is K80.
Small stones may pass spontaneously, but many require medical management to prevent complications.
Yes. Stones can still form in the bile ducts even after cholecystectomy.
Avoid fried foods, fatty meats, high-fat dairy, butter, cheese, and processed snacks.
Eat balanced, low-fat meals, stay active, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid rapid weight loss.
Yes. Dr. Pothuri may recommend bile acid medications like ursodeoxycholic acid or ERCP in certain cases.
