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 health history, alcohol use, metabolic risk factors and asks about symptoms such as epigastric pain, fatigue or right-upper-quadrant discomfort.
We check liver enzymes (ALT, AST), rule out viral hepatitis, and assess glucose and lipid panels to evaluate metabolic health.
Occasionally, a liver biopsy is performed to confirm inflammation, stage fibrosis, and guide treatment planning.
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.
A severe form of fatty liver disease with inflammation and damage, not due to alcohol.
Often silent. May cause fatigue, discomfort in the right upper abdomen, and elevated liver enzymes.
Imaging shows fat in the liver. Biopsy confirms inflammation and fibrosis.
Weight loss, diet changes, exercise, and emerging medications targeting metabolic pathways.
Yes, it can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure if unmanaged.
