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.
Dr. Chadha begins by reviewing your personal and sexual history, vaccination status, immune health, and any symptoms. A focused physical exam inspects the skin, genital, anal, and oropharyngeal areas for warts or lesions.
For female patients, he collects cervical cells via Pap smear and sends them for both cytology and high-risk HPV DNA testing to detect viral strains linked to cervical dysplasia.
Suspected genital or anal warts are examined under magnification; if appearance is unclear, a small biopsy is taken to confirm HPV and rule out other conditions.
In men who have sex with men, HIV-positive individuals, or those with prior anal dysplasia, Dr. Chadha performs an anal Pap smear to screen for anal intraepithelial neoplasia.
Based on results-whether low-risk strain monitoring or treatment for high-risk changes-he tailors a plan of watchful waiting, topical therapy, or referral for minimally invasive procedures.
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.
HPV spreads through skin-to-skin contact, often sexual.
Yes, most clear in 1-2 years without treatment.
Mild soreness or fever; serious reactions are rare.
Warts, abnormal Pap results, or HPV DNA tests can confirm it.
High-risk strains may lead to cervical, anal, or throat cancer if untreated.
Yes, via anal Pap or visual exam if warts are present.
Every 3 years with a Pap smear; or every 5 years with HPV co-testing.
No cure for the virus, but treatments remove warts and abnormal cells.
Foods high in antioxidants-berries, leafy greens, and nuts'support immunity.
Yes, vaccination and safe practices lower risk of re-infection.
