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.
Colon polyps refer to small white growths on the inner wall of the large intestine. Although the majority of them are not cancerous, some of the types such as adenomatous polyps may progress into cancer after a period of time. Previously, that risk can be mitigated by detecting and removing it early.
He takes a history of your personal and family history of colon polyps or cancer, other existing situations such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn, lifestyle, diet, and any symptoms that you may have developed..
A least invasive operation involving the use of flexible camera to examine the whole of the colon. Dr. Chadha is able to detect, biopsy and excise polyps simultaneously.
An exam of the rectum and lower colon when a full colonoscopy isn't required or as a targeted follow-up.
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.
Colon polyps are abnormal growths in the lining of the colon that can potentially develop into cancer if left untreated.
Screening is recommended for anyone aged 45 and above, or younger individuals with a family history of polyps or colorectal cancer.
Typically, colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years if no polyps are found. If polyps are detected, your doctor may recommend a shorter interval for follow-up.
No. Polyps are removed under sedation during colonoscopy, so the procedure is generally painless.
Diets high in red meat and processed foods, combined with low fiber intake, are associated with a higher risk of developing colon polyps.
Yes. Risk can be reduced through a high-fiber diet rich in vegetables, regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and undergoing frequent screenings.
An adenomatous polyp is a type of colon polyp that has a higher likelihood of turning into colorectal cancer over time.
Stool tests can detect blood or abnormal DNA, but colonoscopy remains the most thorough and reliable screening method.
Most patients recover within one day and can resume normal activities shortly after the procedure.
To schedule a screening, contact GastroDoxs and call our Houston clinic to arrange an appointment with Dr. Rishi Chadha.
