The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Encopresis near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Amaris is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Amaris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd 14, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Read is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Read is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd 14, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johan Nordenstam is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Nordenstam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Beers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Beers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Women's Pelvic Health And Continence Center

    6440 W Newberry Rd Ste 409, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Bailey is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, Uterine Prolapse, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd Rm 12, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eyad Alakrad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Alakrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    UF Health Digestive Disease Specialists

    1600 SW Archer Rd Fl 1, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Estores is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Estores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Uf Health Women's Center-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl Fourth, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Weber is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Rectocele.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Taylor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Surgery

    UF Health Children's Surgical Center

    3480 Hull Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Larson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Encopresis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shea Ross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 308, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renata Wajsman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Wajsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Payam Chini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Sninsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Sninsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcus Muehlbauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Muehlbauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yaseen Perbtani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Perbtani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Perbtani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Hallman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hallman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Collagenous Colitis, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    5310 NW 8th Ave Ste 1, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Styskel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Styskel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Collins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Encopresis?

    If a child over 4 years of age has been toilet trained, and still passes stool and soils clothes, it is called encopresis. The child may or may not be doing this on purpose.

    When should I see an Encopresis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Encopresis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Encopresis doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Encopresis doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Encopresis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Encopresis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Encopresis 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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