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.
A tubulovillous adenoma is a colon polyp made up of both tube-shaped (tubular) and finger-like (villous) glandular cells. It develops on the lining of the colon, is not yet cancerous, but carries a significant risk of turning into colorectal cancer over time. It is coded under ICD-10 as D12.6.
He reviews your personal and family history of colon polyps or cancer, lifestyle habits, diet, age and any symptoms you-ve experienced.
Using a flexible, camera-equipped scope, Dr. Chadha inspects the entire colon lining and locates any suspicious growths.
When a polyp is found, it's removed on the spot and sent to the lab for detailed tissue analysis.
A pathologist examines the sample to determine if it's tubular, villous or tubulovillous and to check for precancerous or cancerous changes.
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.
Up to 40% if not treated. Early care helps prevent this.
Usually every 3 years. Dr. Chadha will guide you.
No. But it lowers the risk of new ones.
Small pieces taken for lab tests during a biopsy.
Not usually. They may hurt only if they grow or bleed.
D12.6
Yes. You'll get light sedation to stay relaxed.
Yes. That's why you need check-ups after treatment.
Most plans do cover this. Our team will confirm it for you.
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