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 epigastric pain history-onset, duration, character, aggravating or relieving factors-and assesses related risk factors such as NSAID use, alcohol intake, smoking, stress and prior GI diagnoses.
We check a complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests, pancreatic enzymes (amylase/lipase), Helicobacter pylori serology or breath test, and markers of inflammation (CRP, ESR).
Gastric emptying studies for gastroparesis, esophageal pH-impedance testing for reflux evaluation, or manometry for motility disorders to pinpoint less common causes of epigastric discomfort.
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.
Basal cell cancer grows slowly and rarely spreads beyond its origin. Squamous cell cancer can grow faster and has a higher risk of spreading if not treated early.
No. All squamous cell cancers-regardless of stage-require evaluation and treatment by a medical professional to ensure complete removal and reduce recurrence.
Most patients heal fully within one to two weeks. Scarring is usually minimal, and Dr. Pothuri provides detailed wound-care instructions to promote optimal healing.
Yes. Depending on your case, treatment may include topical therapies for small skin lesions, radiation therapy, or targeted systemic medications.
Initially, follow-up visits are recommended every 3-6 months for the first two years. After that, annual exams are usually sufficient to monitor for recurrence or new growths.
The vast majority of cases are linked to UV exposure and environmental factors. Inherited predispositions are rare but may occur in certain genetic syndromes.
Yes. Dr. Pothuri offers advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive endoscopic treatments for esophageal squamous cell cancer at GastroDoxs in Houston.
