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 reviews your age, family history of polyps, diet, lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol) and any gut inflammation to gauge risk.
Using high-definition colonoscopy or upper endoscopy, he carefully inspects the lining of your colon or stomach for small growths.
When a polyp is spotted, Dr. Chadha removes it immediately with specialized, painless tools-minimizing follow-up visits.
All removed tissue is sent to a trusted lab. Microscopic analysis confirms that the growth is a benign hyperplastic polyp.
Based on your findings and overall health, Dr. Chadha designs a follow-up schedule-usually another scope in 5-10 years for hyperplastic polyps.
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.
They are small, non-cancerous growths in the lining of the colon or stomach.
No, hyperplastic polyps almost never turn into cancer.
Most form in the colon, though some can appear in the stomach.
Risk factors include age over 50, family history of colon polyps, low-fiber/high-red meat diet, smoking, alcohol use, and chronic gut inflammation.
Dr. Rishi Chadha identifies them with a colonoscopy or endoscopy and confirms with lab testing of the removed tissue.
Very rarely; hyperplastic polyps have a low risk compared to other polyp types.
They are usually removed painlessly during the same colonoscopy or endoscopy visit.
Dr. Chadha will recommend a personalized schedule based on your medical history and risk factors.
Yes. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, plenty of water, and reduced red/processed meats may lower your risk.
If you have acid reflux or gut inflammation, Dr. Chadha may prescribe proton pump inhibitors or anti-inflammatory drugs to support healing.
