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 reviews your symptoms, past medical history and performs a detailed physical examination to look for signs of gallbladder disease.
An abdominal ultrasound is the first-line test to visualize gallstones and assess gallbladder structure and function.
Laboratory studies check liver enzymes, bilirubin and pancreatic markers to rule out inflammation, infection or bile duct obstruction.
If further evaluation is needed, a CT scan or MRI provides high-resolution images of the biliary tract and surrounding organs.
This nuclear medicine study tracks bile flow and measures gallbladder emptying to identify blockages or functional disorders.
Most patients recover quickly and go home the same day or the next.
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.
Too much cholesterol in bile is the most common cause.
Small ones might pass on their own, but larger stones often cause pain and require medical treatment.
Medication such as bile acid pills can dissolve small stones in select cases, but surgery is the most effective long-term solution.
Pain relievers, dietary modifications, or gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) are used depending on symptom severity.
Yes. Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is low-risk, minimally invasive, and allows for a quick recovery.
Most patients feel significantly better within a few days and can return to normal activities in about a week.
You'll start with light, low-fat meals and typically transition back to a regular diet over time.
Yes. In select cases, bile acid medications or ERCP can remove or dissolve stones without gallbladder removal.
They can develop gradually over months or years and often remain symptom-free until they grow large or obstruct bile flow.
For detailed information, visit the American College of Gastroenterology's website.
