The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Encopresis near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shauna Lorenzo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Lorenzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    2341 McCallie Ave Ste 305, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Shuck is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Shuck 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 Bowel Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, and Encopresis.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Digestive Health

    2515 Desales Ave Ste 206, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Manton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Manton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Vijayvargiya is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Vijayvargiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Bile Acid Malabsorption, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Rice is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kessler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arslan Kahloon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kahloon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Erlanger Gastroenterology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C825, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie-anne Swaby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Swaby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Gastroenterology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Brown is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Brown 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 Gastroschisis, Delayed Growth, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Gastroenterology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Lee is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Morning Sickness.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Gastroenterology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Windemuller is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Windemuller 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 Morning Sickness, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Lactose Intolerance.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Gastroenterology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Laman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Laman 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 Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Gastroenterology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashmi Patil is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Patil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastroschisis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste C630, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Goodman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Bile Acid Malabsorption, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Experienced in Encopresis

    T C Thompson Children's Hospital

    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alicia Andrews is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Delayed Growth, Fecal Impaction, and Hirschsprung Disease.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    University Surgical Associates - USA Surgical Specialties Building

    2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Stanley is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Chattanooga, PC

    2341 McCallie Ave Ste 406 Bldg 3, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Paik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Paik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Nurse Practitioner

    Diagnostic Center IV

    725 Glenwood Dr Ste E690, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Goodwin is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ms. Goodwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Medical Group P.C.

    2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Schmitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Galen Medical Group P.C.

    2200 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Charapata is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Charapata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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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