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.
Eosinophilic ileitis is a rare inflammatory condition in which eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) accumulate in the ileum, the last segment of the small intestine. This buildup leads to swelling, abdominal pain, cramping, and digestive disturbances.
He reviews your symptom timeline, dietary habits, allergy history, and family gut health, then performs a focused abdominal exam.
We measure eosinophil counts and markers of inflammation to look for immune system activity.
Your stool is analyzed to rule out infections and assess digestive function.
A minimally invasive endoscopy lets Dr. Rishi view the ileum directly and collect tissue samples to confirm eosinophil infiltration.
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.
Usually food allergies or immune system issues. Genes and environment can also play a role.
It's rare overall but seen more often here due to high allergy exposure.
Most patients start improving in 2-4 weeks with the right diet and medication plan.
No. You'll be gently sedated and wake up comfortably with little to no memory of the procedure.
Yes. Dr. Chadha treats both pediatric and adult patients with this condition.
Very few patients do. Most improve with diet changes, meds, or endoscopic treatment.
Not always. Dr. Chadha will guide you through testing to identify and avoid only your specific triggers.
Yes. Our clinic can connect you with local and online groups for eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
No. Accurate diagnosis requires specialized blood tests, imaging, and often biopsy by a GI specialist.
Visit the Mayo Clinic page: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eosinophilic-gastroenteritis
