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    MediFind found 159 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Tennessee, US. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    159 providers found
      Puneet Goenka
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

      310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Goenka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Connie J. Pennington
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      Colon & Rectal Surgery Consultants, PC

      2306 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 100, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Pennington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

      310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

      130 W Ravine Rd, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Mark F. Young
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      ETSU Physicians & Associates- Gastroenterology

      325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Benjamin S. Scharfstein
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Experienced in Anal Fissure

      Bristol Surgical

      1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
      Bristol, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Scharfstein, MD, finds his greatest joy in witnessing the positive outcomes his patients achieve. “I love seeing my patients return after surgery, feeling much better and ready to get back to their lives and families,” he says. Inspired by his grandfather, an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scharfstein grew up in Johnson City and is thrilled to practice medicine and raise his family in the Appalachian Highlands. He has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and community spirit of the region. Outside of his work, Dr. Scharfstein stays active in his church and enjoys spending time outdoors. Dr. Scharfstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Michael J. Hodge
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      SOFHA Surgical Group

      2333 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 16, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Hodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

      310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
      Johnson City, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      . Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

      130 W Ravine Rd, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Myneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Sullivan Digestive Center

      2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 108, 
      Kingsport, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastritis.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      2004 Hayes St Ste 715, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Harb is a Colorectal Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Harb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ileostomy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Cumberland Surgical Associates

      2011 Church St Ste 703, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sree Suryadevara is a Colorectal Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Suryadevara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

      Distinguished in Anal Fissure
      Distinguished in Anal Fissure

      Office

      2004 Hayes St Ste 320, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Mascarenhas is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mascarenhas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Colon Rectal Surgery Associates Of Nashville PLC

      345 23rd Ave N Ste 300, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Hollister is a Colorectal Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hollister is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Small Bowel Resection, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Colon Rectal Surgery Associates Of Nashville PLC

      345 23rd Ave N Ste 300, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Aston is a Colorectal Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Aston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      Univ. Surgical Associates LLC

      979 E 3rd St, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Moore is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Surgery

      1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 410, 
      Murfreesboro, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Manwaring is a Colorectal Surgeon in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Manwaring is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
      Chattanooga, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shauna Lorenzo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Lorenzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      University Of Tennessee Medical Center

      1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
      Knoxville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Casillas is a Colorectal Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Casillas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Vaginectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

      1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
      Nashville, TN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tonna Mccutcheon is a Colorectal Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mccutcheon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

      An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

      When should I see an Anal Fissure doctor in Tennessee, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Anal Fissure doctor in Tennessee, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Anal Fissure doctors in Tennessee, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Anal Fissure doctors in Tennessee, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Anal Fissure doctor in Tennessee, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Anal Fissure doctor in Tennessee, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Anal Fissure doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Anal Fissure doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Anal Fissure doctors in Tennessee, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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