The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in bartow, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Encopresis near bartow, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Watson Clinic

    2000 Osprey Blvd, Ste 201, 
    Bartow, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Garas is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bartow, Florida. Dr. Garas is rated as an Advanced 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 Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Encopresis, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Garas is board certified in AB Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and AB Obstetrics & Gynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine And Reco). Dr. Garas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    The Pelvic Floor Institute

    1625 N Carpenter Ave, 
    Bartow, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lennox Hoyte is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bartow, Florida. Dr. Hoyte 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 Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Hoyte is board certified in AB Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and AB Obstetrics & Gynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine And Reco). Dr. Hoyte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Care For All LLC

    3655 Innovation Dr, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mahmudul Haque is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Haque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haque is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Haque is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Oncology | Urology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | Oncology | Urology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    3644 Innovation Dr, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsey Hahn is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Hahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Lichen Sclerosus, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Hahn is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Hahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sowsan Rasheid is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Rasheid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Proctitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rasheid is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Piyali Ray is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Ray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Malnutrition, Encopresis, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Ray is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Bond Clinic

    199 Avenue B NW, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Gabriel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Gabriel 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 Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Vulvovaginitis. Dr. Gabriel is board certified in AB Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Gabriel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Florida

    320 1st St N, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Simmons is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Simmons 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simmons is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Simmons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colon And Rectal Surgery At Gessler Main

    635 1st St N, 
    Winter Haven, FL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Honer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Honer is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Honer is board certified in AB Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Honer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Hadeel Haddad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Fecal Impaction, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Haddad is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Haddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Cardosi is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Cardosi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lump in the Abdomen, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cardosi is board certified in AB Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and AB Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology). Dr. Cardosi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    508 E Garden St, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Pineda is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Pineda 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 Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pineda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonaly Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joffre Rivera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Vargas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Vargas 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Montenegro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Montenegro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Montenegro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Montenegro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    818 Griffin Rd, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ugochukwu Nzeako is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Nzeako is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nzeako is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 bartow, 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 bartow, 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 bartow, 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 bartow, 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 bartow, 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 bartow, 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 bartow, 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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