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.
Colitis is inflammation of the colon (large intestine), which can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. Ulcerative colitis, one common form, typically involves the rectum and lower colon. In ICD-10 coding, unspecified ulcerative colitis is classified as K51.9.
He reviews your symptom patterns, family history, medication use and other risk factors.
Blood work checks for anemia, inflammation markers (CRP, ESR) and nutritional deficiencies. Stool studies rule out infections and detect occult blood.
A dietitian-led review to identify vitamin or mineral deficiencies and guide personalized meal planning.
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.
A combination of genetic predisposition, an overactive immune response, and environmental factors such as diet and gut bacteria.
Many patients notice symptom improvement within 2�4 weeks of starting therapy, though individual responses vary.
It's the medical coding designation for �unspecified ulcerative colitis,� used in health records and billing.
Dietary adjustments help manage symptoms but most patients require medication to achieve and maintain remission.
Dr. Chadha provides a personalized 7-day meal plan during your consultation at GastroDoxs.
Surgery is considered if medications and endoscopic procedures fail to control symptoms or complications arise.
Yes. Our treatment protocols align with the latest evidence-based recommendations from the Foundation.
Biologics can be safe long term under regular monitoring for infections, antibodies, and side effects.
You'll follow a clear-liquid diet and take a prescribed bowel prep solution the day before the procedure.
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