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 personal and family history of colon polyps or cancer, dietary habits, lifestyle factors and any gastrointestinal symptoms.
A thin, flexible scope equipped with a camera examines the entire colon and rectum for polyps in real time.
Any suspicious growths are gently snared and removed during the same procedure (polypectomy).
In select cases, a noninvasive 3D scan of the colon is performed to detect flat or hard-to-see polyps.
All removed tissue is sent to a laboratory to confirm the presence of tubular adenomas and assess for dysplasia.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 48K 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.
tubular adenomas form when cells in the colon lining grow too quickly. Risk factors include age over 50, family history of polyps or colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, high red/processed meat intake, low fiber diet, smoking, heavy alcohol use, obesity, and lack of exercise.
While most tubular adenomas are benign at first, they can slowly develop dysplasia and turn into colorectal cancer if not removed early.
They're most often found and removed during a screening colonoscopy. In some cases, Dr. Pothuri may also use CT colonography to get a 3D look at your colon.
Polyp removal-either simple polypectomy or endoscopic mucosal resection-is the main treatment. Dietary changes, exercise, and sometimes medications like aspirin or fiber supplements help prevent new polyps.
Follow-up intervals typically range from every 3 to 5 years, depending on the number, size, and pathology of your removed polyps.
A high-fiber, low-red meat diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, and moderating alcohol intake can lower your risk, though they don't guarantee prevention. Dr. Pothuri will tailor a plan to your needs.
