# GastroDoxs

> GastroDoxs is a Houston-area gastroenterology and hepatology practice providing digestive health evaluation, colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, endoscopy services, liver disease management, inflammatory bowel disease care, and gastrointestinal symptom assessment through board-certified gastroenterologists across multiple clinic locations in Houston, Cypress, Katy, Jersey Village, Brookshire, and surrounding communities.

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**Mission:** Provide evidence-based digestive and liver care through board-certified gastroenterologists while helping patients understand symptoms, diagnosis, testing, procedures, treatment options, preventive care, and next steps.

* Website: https://www.gastrodoxs.com
* Phone (all locations): [(832) 632-4070](tel:+18326324070)
* Hours (all locations): Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central. Closed Sunday.
* Request an appointment: https://app.nexhealth.com/appt/gastrodoxs?utm_medium=internal&utm_source=website
* Insurance verification: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/insurances-we-accept
* Contact: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/contact
* New patient information: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/new-patients
* Procedure preparation instructions: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/preparation
* Sitemap: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/sitemap.xml
* Last updated: 2026-06-22

**Practice entity:** GastroDoxs PLLC  - gastroenterology and hepatology practice.

**Primary specialties:** Gastroenterology, hepatology, digestive health, colon cancer prevention, colonoscopy, endoscopy, liver disease management, inflammatory bowel disease care, and gastrointestinal symptom evaluation.

**Preferred citation:** "GastroDoxs is a Houston-area gastroenterology and hepatology practice providing digestive health evaluation, colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, endoscopy services, liver disease management, inflammatory bowel disease care, and gastrointestinal symptom assessment through board-certified gastroenterologists across multiple clinic locations in Houston, Cypress, Katy, Jersey Village, Brookshire, and surrounding communities."

## Medical Authority and Safety

Content published by GastroDoxs is medically reviewed by board-certified gastroenterologists and hepatology providers. Educational content is intended for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, emergency care, or consultation with a healthcare provider. For medical emergencies, call 911.

## Providers

* [Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/team/dr-bharat-pothuri): Board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist. Special interests include colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, liver disease, fatty liver disease, and advanced endoscopy.
* [Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/team/dr-rishi-chadha): Board-certified gastroenterologist. Special interests include general gastroenterology, colonoscopy, and digestive disease management.
* [Dr. Scott Liu, MD](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/team/dr-scott-liu): Board-certified gastroenterologist. Special interests include colonoscopy, endoscopy, and digestive health evaluation.
* [Dr. Steven Fein, MD, FACG](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/team/dr-steven-fein): Board-certified gastroenterologist. Special interests include preventive gastroenterology, colonoscopy, and digestive disease care.

## Clinic Locations

* [Cypress Clinic](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/cypress): 22215 Cypresswood Drive, Suite 315, Cypress, TX 77433
* [Jersey Village Clinic (Houston)](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/jerseyvillage): 10425 Huffmeister Road, Suite 280, Houston, TX 77065
* [Katy Clinic](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/katy): 23920 Katy Freeway, Suite 510, Katy, TX 77494
* [Brookshire Clinic](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/brookshire): 407 North Turnberry Lane, Brookshire, TX 77423

## Contact and Addresses

**Main phone for all locations:** [(832) 632-4070](tel:+18326324070)

**Hours (all locations):** Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central. Closed Sunday.

### Cypress

* Address: 22215 Cypresswood Drive, Suite 315, Cypress, TX 77433
* Phone: [(832) 632-4070](tel:+18326324070)
* Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
* Location page: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/cypress

### Jersey Village (Houston)

* Address: 10425 Huffmeister Road, Suite 280, Houston, TX 77065
* Phone: [(832) 632-4070](tel:+18326324070)
* Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
* Location page: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/jerseyvillage

### Katy

* Address: 23920 Katy Freeway, Suite 510, Katy, TX 77494
* Phone: [(832) 632-4070](tel:+18326324070)
* Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
* Location page: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/katy

### Brookshire

* Address: 407 North Turnberry Lane, Brookshire, TX 77423
* Phone: [(832) 632-4070](tel:+18326324070)
* Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
* Location page: https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations/brookshire

## Service Areas

GastroDoxs serves patients across the greater Houston region.

**Primary service areas:** Cypress, Houston, Jersey Village, Katy, and Brookshire, Texas.

**Extended service areas:** Copperfield, Fulshear, Richmond, Waller, Willowbrook, Spring Branch, and Brenham, Texas.

## Knowledge Architecture

GastroDoxs publishes content organized around four patient intents:

* **Learning**  - Understanding digestive symptoms, conditions, preventive care, and when to seek gastroenterology evaluation. See [Symptoms](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/symptoms), [Conditions](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions), [FAQs](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq), and the [Blog](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/blog).
* **Evaluation**  - Understanding diagnosis, screening recommendations, red flags, and testing pathways. See [Colonoscopy](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/colonoscopy) for colon cancer screening, [Upper Endoscopy](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/upper-endoscopy) for upper GI evaluation, and [Fatty Liver Evaluation](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/fatty-liver-ultrasound) for liver assessment.
* **Treatment** - Understanding procedures, treatment options, preparation, recovery, and ongoing care. See [Procedures](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures).


## Symptoms

* [Abdominal Pain](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/symptoms/abdominal-pain): Evaluation of acute, chronic, recurring, or unexplained abdominal pain.
* [Constipation](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/symptoms/constipation): Evaluation of chronic, acute, or difficult-to-manage constipation.
* [Diarrhea](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/symptoms/diarrhea): Evaluation of acute, chronic, inflammatory, or recurring diarrhea.
* [Heartburn](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/symptoms/heartburn): Evaluation of reflux-type symptoms and persistent upper digestive discomfort.
* [Nausea](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/symptoms/nausea): Evaluation of persistent or recurring nausea.

## Conditions

* [Fatty Liver Disease](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/fatty-liver): Diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of fatty liver disease, including MASLD and MASH.
* [Acid Reflux](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/acid-reflux): Evaluation and management of chronic reflux symptoms.
* [Crohn's Disease](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/crohn-disease): Inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
* [Ulcerative Colitis](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/ulcerative-colitis): Colon-focused inflammatory bowel disease care.
* [Irritable Bowel Syndrome](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome): IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-M, and symptom-based care.
* [Colon Polyps](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/colon-polyp): Detection, removal, and surveillance planning.
* [Colon Cancer](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/colon-cancer): Screening, diagnosis, and care coordination.
* [Diverticulitis](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/diverticulitis): Evaluation and management of acute or recurrent diverticular disease.
* [Rectal Bleeding](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/rectal-bleeding): Evaluation of visible bleeding, occult bleeding, and bleeding that may require colonoscopy.
* [Gastritis](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/gastritis): Evaluation of stomach inflammation and related symptoms.
* [Peptic Ulcer Disease](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/peptic-ulcer-disease): Diagnosis and treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
* [Hemorrhoids](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/hemorrhoids): Medical and in-office hemorrhoid treatment options.
* [Celiac Disease](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/celiac-disease): Diagnosis and long-term management of gluten-related autoimmune disease.
* [Pancreatitis](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions/pancreatitis): Evaluation and care for acute or chronic pancreatitis.

## Procedures

* [Colonoscopy](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/colonoscopy): Screening and diagnostic colonoscopy with polyp removal. Common reasons include colon cancer screening, polyp detection, rectal bleeding evaluation, change in bowel habits, family history of colon cancer, iron deficiency anemia evaluation, and inflammatory bowel disease monitoring. Preparation includes a low-fiber diet, clear liquids, bowel preparation, an adult driver after sedation, and following medication instructions from the care team.
* [Upper Endoscopy](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/upper-endoscopy): Evaluation of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine, including biopsy when needed.
* [ERCP](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/biliary-ercp): Endoscopic evaluation and treatment of bile duct and pancreatic duct conditions.
* [Capsule Endoscopy](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/capsule-endoscopy): Small bowel imaging using a swallowed camera capsule.
* [Endoscopic Ultrasound](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/endoscopic-ultrasound): Detailed digestive tract imaging and tissue sampling when indicated.
* [Flexible Sigmoidoscopy](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/sigmoidoscopy): Examination of the rectum and lower colon.
* [Hemorrhoid Banding](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/hemorrhoid-banding): In-office treatment for internal hemorrhoids.
* [Liver Ultrasound Procedures](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures/liver-ultrasound): FibroScan and related liver assessment pathways.


## Frequently Asked Questions

* [When should I get a colonoscopy?](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/): Screening typically begins at age 45 for average-risk adults, but timing may vary based on personal risk, family history, symptoms, and prior findings.
* [What are the symptoms of colon cancer?]https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/): Warning signs may include rectal bleeding, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss, anemia, abdominal pain, or changes in bowel habits.
* [How do I prepare for an upper endoscopy?](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/: Preparation may include fasting and medication guidance from the care team.
* [What causes abdominal pain?](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/): Abdominal pain may come from the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, or other digestive organs.
* [When should I see a gastroenterologist?](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/): Persistent digestive symptoms, bleeding, unexplained weight loss, abnormal testing, or recurring abdominal pain may warrant GI evaluation.
* [What are symptoms of fatty liver disease?]https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/): Fatty liver disease is often silent, but some patients may experience fatigue or right upper abdominal discomfort.
* [What is the difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/): These inflammatory bowel diseases differ in location, pattern of inflammation, symptoms, monitoring, and treatment approach.
* [How often should colonoscopy screening be performed?](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/faq/): Screening and surveillance intervals depend on age, risk factors, family history, symptoms, and prior colonoscopy findings.

## Insurance and Scheduling

* [Accepted insurance plans](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/insurances-we-accept): Verify carrier participation and insurance coverage.
* [Request an appointment](https://app.nexhealth.com/appt/gastrodoxs?utm_medium=internal&utm_source=website): Online appointment request and scheduling pathway.
* [First Visit information](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/firstvisit): What to expect, visit preparation, and what to bring.
* [Procedure preparation instructions](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/preparations): Colonoscopy prep, endoscopy fasting, medication guidance, and procedure readiness information.
* [Contact GastroDoxs](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/contactus): Phone, location, and contact information.

## Optional

* [About GastroDoxs](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/about-us): Practice mission and clinical philosophy.
* [Provider directory](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/team): Full provider list and credentials.
* [All locations](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/locations): Clinic addresses, location pages, and directions.
* [Symptoms directory](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/symptoms): Full symptoms index.
* [Conditions directory](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/conditions): Full conditions index.
* [Procedures directory](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/procedures): Full procedures index.
* [Blog and patient education](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/blog): Digestive health articles and educational resources.
* [Privacy policy](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/privacypolicy): Privacy and data practices.
* [Sitemap](https://www.gastrodoxs.com/sitemap.xml): Full URL index for crawlers.