The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Fullerton, CA

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Fullerton, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Fullerton, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Sainburg is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Sainburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sainburg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erika Hoyos is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Hoyos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hoyos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajen Mathews is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 2100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Kinzinger is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fullerton, California. Dr. Kinzinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kinzinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Yoon is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Koo is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian P. Riff
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Associated Gastroenterology

    1211 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Riff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Riff has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    St. Jude Heritage Fullerton-Gastroenterology

    1837 Sunny Crest Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumkum Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Patel 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), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group

    1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 306, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavita Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Dr P G Rajan MD Inc

    1711 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashokkumar Amin is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leo Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Chronic Cough, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Altamed Urgent Care Anaheim

    1325 N Anaheim Blvd Ste 200, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donny Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Osteomyelitis in Children, Chronic Cough, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Don Garcia, MD Inc

    419 W Chapman Ave, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Don Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Garcia has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Pediatric Services Anaheim MemorialCare Medical Group

    100 S Anaheim Blvd Ste 101, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Providence Medical Foundation

    955 W Imperial Hwy Ste 110, 
    Brea, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brea, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Oc Gastrocare

    408 S Beach Blvd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Bhanvadia is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Bhanvadia has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Skandan Shanmugan is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Shanmugan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Office

    333 City Blvd W Ste 850, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Carmichael is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Carmichael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanna Yeh is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Yeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Ho is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Gastroschisis, and Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes. Dr. Ho 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 Fullerton, CA?

    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 Fullerton, CA?

    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 Fullerton, CA?

    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 Fullerton, CA?

    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 Fullerton, CA?

    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 Fullerton, CA?

    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 Fullerton, CA?

    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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