The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Heartburn, and Hiatal Hernia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Feng is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Feng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wanjun Bae is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Santoro is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Santoro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jamal has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Gastroenterology

    27799 Medical Center Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elmer Chang is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Theodore SY, MD

    26538 Moulton Pkwy Ste 38E, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Y Sy is a Gastroenterologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Y Sy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    24221 Calle De La Louisa Ste 300, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Ngo is a Gastroenterologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Laguna Hills

    23521 Paseo De Valencia Ste 311, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Gee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Chronic Pain, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Richmond has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wong is a General Surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wong has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Szu is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Szu has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaparak Kamarei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Kamarei has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kamarei is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Purpura.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Lance Uradomo, M.D., M.P.H.

    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lance Uradomo is a Gastroenterologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Uradomo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Optum - San Juan Capistrano

    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lothar Mcmillian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Mcmillian has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mcmillian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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