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 weight history, diet and exercise habits, family background, and any medications that might affect your weight. He then measures your height, weight, and waist circumference.
Dr. Pothuri calculates your body mass index (BMI) to determine if you fall into the overweight range (BMI 25.0-29.9).
We order labs to check fasting glucose, lipid panel, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and liver enzymes-these help identify any metabolic or hormonal contributors to weight gain.
In select cases, we check hormone panels (insulin, cortisol) or perform a sleep study to evaluate for sleep apnea, both of which can impact weight management.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 3.9K 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 code Z68.25 covers a BMI of 25.0-25.9. If obesity is listed without detail, E66.9 may be used instead.
No. The standard emergency-contraception dose is the same for all adults. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Healthy weight loss is about 1-2 pounds per week. Dr. Pothuri will tailor a safe plan to help you reach your goals.
Yes, when prescribed and monitored by a physician. Dr. Pothuri uses only FDA-approved drugs and watches for side effects.
Yes. Dr. Pothuri offers non-surgical gastric balloon placement at his Houston clinic to help you feel full sooner.
