The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Menlo Park, CA

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Menlo Park, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Menlo Park, CA. Of these, 65 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brooke Gurland is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gurland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, Pelvic Laparoscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Erick Chan
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Chan is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Visceromegaly, and Jaundice. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    James D. Torosis
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Torosis is a native of Montreal, Canada and founded Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group in 1986. Dr. Torosis attended medical school and internship at McGill University in Montreal. In 1982 Dr. Torosis moved to California where he completed his internal medicine residency in San Diego. He attended Yale University for his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases. In 1986 at the completion of his fellowship, he moved to the Peninsula. Dr. Torosis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Vicky W. Yang
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patients are the customers and owners of their health. Doctors are providers of information, education and personalized services to the patients. While doctors are good sources of opinions and guidance, ultimately all decisions should come from well informed patients. Dr. Yang strongly believes the best medical care is delivered when the doctor is a knowledgeable and compassionate patient advocate which includes providing clear communication, recommending options that have sound scientific basis, and developing action plans that are customized and well organized. It is the patient-centric approach that has served Dr. Yang and her patients well over many years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, and Colonoscopy.

    Daniel S. Rengstorff
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strongly believe in providing compassionate, thorough and up to date medical treatment for all of my patients. I strive to be a good listener to determine the best diagnostic and therapeutic approach for each patient every time I see them in the office. Our entire team here at Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group does our best to ensure your visit will be pleasant and stress free! I look forward to meeting with you. Dr. Rengstorff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Cynthia W. Leung
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Medicine is an integral and active partnership between patient and physician. I strive to provide care for all my patients with warmth, compassion, and patience. I value being thorough, straightforward, and practicing medicine at the forefront of technology and research. I look forward to being a part of my patient's healthcare team. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Kirilcuk is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kirilcuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr # H3680K, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    321 Middlefield Rd Fl MC5804, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Verma is a Gastroenterologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Verma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

    Linda Geng
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3351 El Camino Real Ste 225, 
    Atherton, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Geng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atherton, California. Dr. Geng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Anosmia, and COVID-19.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chiazotam Ekekezie is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ekekezie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Bowel Incontinence, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Yeoh is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Yeoh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Tenesmus, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Sonu is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Sonu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kian Keyashian is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Keyashian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Damanpreet Grewal is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Grewal has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Bowel Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Benign Pancreas Program

    420 Broadway St Fl 2, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Portocarrero is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Portocarrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Tenesmus, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    420 Broadway St Ste 2ND, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leila Neshatian is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Neshatian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Neurogenic Bowel, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Roger M. Kao
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Care Medical Center

    1000 Laurel St, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In his free time, Dr. Kao enjoys playing the piano, listening to live music, enjoying the outdoors and traveling to Italy. He and his wife, who were married in her hometown of Padova, Italy, also love to bike, run and enjoy the outdoors. Dr. Roger Kao is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversational medical Spanish and Italian. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Nicole Simpson
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Simpson is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Simpson 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, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Ramrakhiani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ramrakhiani 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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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