The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Nisha Sharma
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine Digestive Institute

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Dalbir Sandhu
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 100, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dalbir Sandhu is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Dignity Health Cancer Institute At St. Joseph's

    625 N 6th St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anathea Powell is a Colorectal Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Affiliated Colon And Rectal Surgeons PC

    1331 N 7th St Ste 275, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Brown is a Colorectal Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brown has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    349 E Coronado Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Randolph is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Randolph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Randolph is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    349 E Coronado Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Tharalson is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Tharalson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tharalson is currently accepting new patients.

    Mustafa Nawaz
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Banner Health Center Plus At Arcadia

    4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Nawaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    349 E Coronado Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shiva Ratuapli is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ratuapli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ratuapli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Jasser Center For Comprehensive Care

    1010 E McDowell Rd Ste 300, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    M Jasser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Vertigo, and Obesity. Dr. Jasser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    1300 N 12th St Ste 613, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brenda Dennert is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Dennert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dennert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Darrell D Wadas MD PC

    1300 N 12th St Ste 603, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Honan is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Honan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    1300 N 12th St Ste 613, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Maccollum is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Maccollum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Diarrhea. Dr. Maccollum is currently accepting new patients.

    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    Phoenix VA Hospital

    650 E Indian School Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacie Vela is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Vela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Tenesmus, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Sage Primary And Palliative Care

    3030 N Central Ave Ste 1200, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Vogt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Vogt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sciatica. Dr. Vogt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Pueblo Family Physicians

    4350 N 19th Ave Ste 6, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Pueblo Family Physicians

    4350 N 19th Ave Ste 6, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Myelitis, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

    James Burgess
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    600 S Dobson Rd Ste A1, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical care in a supportive and comprehensive enviroment. We focus on each patient as an individual, taking the time to effect the best out comes. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Arizona Digestive Health

    3020 E Camelback Rd Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Verkhovsky is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Verkhovsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonic Malakoplakia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Verkhovsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    9250 N 3rd St Ste 4035, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shifat Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    9250 N 3rd St Ste 4035, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Foley is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Foley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Foley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tenesmus?

    Tenesmus is the feeling that you need to pass stools, even though your bowels are already empty. It may involve straining, pain, and cramping.

    When should I see a Tenesmus doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 a Tenesmus doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Tenesmus doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Tenesmus doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 a Tenesmus doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Tenesmus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tenesmus 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 a Tenesmus doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Tenesmus 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 Tenesmus 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 Tenesmus doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

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

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