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.
Squamous cell cancer starts with flattened cells on the surfaces and organs. In the digestive tract, the esophagus is most affected by it. It may also be cancer of the lungs or the skin although in the case of GastroDoxs the speaker Dr. Rishi Chadha is focused on the esophagus cases. He offers diagnosis and specialist of early diagnosis in Houston.
Due to the assistance of sedation, Dr. Chadha can visually observe the esophageal mucosa and conduct certain tissue samples which are to be examined pathologically.
An endoscope has a ultrasound probe that determines the degree to which the tumor has infiltrated the esophaginal wall and examines the lymph nodes around the area.
The CT or PET scan defines the extension of the cancer to the lymph nodes or other body organs which is essential when staging the cancer appropriately.
Extensive analysis of blood tests investigates the overall well-being and the performance of the organs and the appropriateness to various treatment.
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.
Repeat smoking, alcohol consumption, acid reflux or Barretts esophagus and HPV infection.
In a case at an early stage, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or ablation (with high success rates) is normally applied.
Yes. The squamous cell cancer of the esophagus can be lodged into lymph node around the locality of the cancer especially at the later stages.
It may be manifested as an esophageal lining raised patch, a thickened or ulcerated lesion.
Most patients get into normal eating habits within one or two days and normal activities within a week or so.
Absolutely. Small amounts of non-acidic fluids and soft, high protein foods are useful during the healing process and aid in the consumption of food.
No. The squamous cell cancer of the lungs require a referral with either a pulmonologist or an oncologist which we can facilitate.
Typically after 3-6 months of treatment and once or once a year in case the condition is stable.
Yes. They can be stent placement, immunotherapy, targeted drug therapy, and radiation.
Yes. We accept most of the large insurance plans such as the Houston Medicaid and we ensure that before you visit us, you are insured.
