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 sexual history, risk factors (number of partners, smoking, immune status) and performs a focused exam to look for genital or anal warts, lesions, or abnormal findings.
Collection of cervical cells to screen for high-risk HPV strains and detect precancerous changes on a single sample.
For men with symptoms or high-risk exposures, we may perform swab-based HPV testing or visually inspect and biopsy lesions in the genital or anal region.
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.
Yes. HPV spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Using condoms lowers but does not eliminate the risk of transmission.
The vaccine works best when given before any exposure to HPV strains. Many adults over 26 have already encountered one or more covered strains, reducing vaccine benefit.
Most healthy individuals clear HPV within 1-2 years. High-risk strains may persist longer and require ongoing monitoring.
Routine HPV testing for men isn't standard. Your provider may recommend testing if you have symptoms, lesions, or high-risk factors.
Genital warts themselves are benign but indicate active infection. Treating warts reduces discomfort and lowers the chance of spreading HPV.
Yes. Certain high-risk HPV strains can lead to anal, penile, or oropharyngeal cancers-particularly in men who have sex with men or those with weakened immunity.
