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.
He evaluates your digestive symptoms, any history of allergies or asthma, and prior treatments to identify potential triggers.
An endoscope is passed into the small intestine to directly visualize the duodenal lining for signs of irritation or swelling.
During endoscopy, small tissue samples are taken from the duodenum to quantify eosinophil levels under the microscope.
Specialized pathologists examine the biopsy for elevated eosinophil counts and other inflammatory cells to confirm the diagnosis.
Once confirmed, Dr. Chadha documents the condition using code K52.81 for accurate medical records and insurance processing.
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 condition where eosinophils�a type of white blood cell�build up in the duodenum, causing swelling, pain, and digestive problems.
It's often triggered by food allergies (dairy, wheat, soy), asthma or other allergic diseases, and an overactive immune response in the gut.
He reviews your history and symptoms, performs an upper endoscopy, and takes a duodenal biopsy to count eosinophils in the lab.
The diagnosis code used for insurance and records is K52.81.
They are immune cells that, when overly active in the gut, release substances that irritate and inflame the intestinal lining.
Treatment includes elimination diets, PPIs, low-dose budesonide, antihistamines or mast cell stabilizers, and nutrition support.
Yes. Removing trigger foods often leads to significant symptom relief within weeks.
Dr. Chadha prescribes low-dose budesonide, a topical steroid with fewer systemic side effects than traditional steroids.
Many patients notice improvement in pain, nausea, and digestion within a few weeks of starting treatment.
Call GastroDoxs in Houston to book your visit with Dr. Rishi Chadha and start your personalized treatment plan.
