Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Abnormal weight loss is defined as losing more than 5% of your body weight over 6 to 12 months without trying through diet or exercise. It's tracked in the ICD-10 coding system under R63.4 to help doctors identify and treat unexpected weight loss.
He reviews your health history, current medications, GI symptoms, appetite changes, weight-loss timeline, alcohol use, and other risk factors.
We check thyroid function, nutrient levels (iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D), inflammatory markers, and general health indicators.
These identify malabsorption issues, small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and pancreatic enzyme insufficiency.
Direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon. Biopsies are taken as needed to rule out inflammation, infection, or cancer.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
R63.4 is the medical code used for tracking unexplained weight loss.
If you lose over 5% of your body weight in 6 months without trying, book an appointment.
Yes. Long-term stress or anxiety can reduce your appetite and lead to weight loss.
Yes. Problems with the thyroid, mental health, or cancer can cause weight loss.
You can usually complete tests within 1-2 weeks. Follow-up procedures may come soon after.
Yes. It's a common and safe procedure with a short recovery time.
GastroDoxs accepts most insurance plans and helps you check your benefits.
Diet helps, but the best results come from a mix of medical care and nutrition support.
We use digestive enzymes and diet changes to help your body absorb nutrients better.
Eat well, rest, manage stress, and have small, balanced meals often.
