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 child's birth history, bowel- movement patterns, family history of Hirschsprung's disease and associated genetic risks. He performs a careful abdominal exam to check for distension and tenderness.
A small tissue sample is taken from the rectal wall to confirm the absence of ganglion (nerve) cells under the microscope-the gold standard for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease.
In select cases, anorectal manometry is used to measure muscle reflexes in the rectum and rule out other motility disorders.
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.
It is a bowel problem where nerve cells are missing in part of the colon, blocking stool from passing normally.
It occurs in about 1 in 5,000 births and is more frequent in boys than girls.
Diagnosis involves a rectal suction biopsy, contrast (barium) enema, and imaging such as X-ray or ultrasound.
Yes. Mild cases may present later in life as chronic constipation or abdominal discomfort.
For mild cases, diet changes (high fiber, fluids), regular routines, and laxatives or stool softeners may be enough.
Most patients go home within a few days post-op and gradually return to normal activities over several weeks.
Many plans do. Our team at GastroDoxs assists with benefit verification and pre-authorization.
