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 the exact location, quality, timing, and triggers of your pain. He asks about associated symptoms-nausea, vomiting, heartburn or weight loss-and evaluates lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and medications.
We check complete blood count, liver enzymes, pancreatic enzymes, and test for H. pylori to rule out infection or inflammation.
When initial tests are inconclusive, gastric emptying studies, esophageal pH monitoring or manometry may be performed. Endoscopic biopsies can confirm H. pylori, eosinophilic gastritis or rule out malignancy.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 2.7K 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.
Accumulation of scar tissue in the liver due to chronic injury, preceding cirrhosis.
Blood fibrosis scores (FibroTest), elastography (FibroScan), and sometimes biopsy.
Early fibrosis may regress with treatment of the underlying cause and lifestyle changes.
Alcohol, viral hepatitis, fatty liver, autoimmune disease, or toxins.
Treat the root disease, avoid alcohol, control weight, and monitor progression.
