The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 47 are Experienced.

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    Mimi Lin
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mimi Lin is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    James K. Yan
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    James K. Yan, DO Private Practice

    728 Pacific Ave, Ste 305, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hemorrhoids, Jaundice, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Hueylan Chern
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hueylan Chern is a colorectal surgeon at UCSF Medical Center. She specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease. She has expertise in endorectal ultrasound, transanal endoscopic microsurgery and sphincter-preserving operations. In research, Chern's interests include endorectal ultrasound and colorectal cancer. Chern earned her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). She completed general surgery training at Brown University and a fellowship in colorectal surgery at UMDNJ, followed by additional oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Chern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Kevin M. Man
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Kevin M. Man, MD Private Practice

    1 Shrader St, Ste 500, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Man is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Aparna A. Dandekar
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Integrative Medicine
    2300 California St., Suite 103, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aparna Dandekar is a primary care provider, practicing in Integrative Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dandekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top area of expertise is Tenesmus.

    Jonathan P. Terdiman
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan Terdiman is a gastroenterologist who serves as co-director of UCSF's inflammatory bowel disease center and colorectal cancer prevention program. His research interests include colorectal cancer prevention, hereditary gastrointestinal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Terdiman earned his medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in critical care medicine and gastroenterology at UCSF. Terdiman frequently lectures in the community, at the university and for various professional organizations on the subjects he explores in his research. Dr. Terdiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Simon K. Lee
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    950 Stockton St., Suite 205, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Roshelle Chan
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 2, Suite 130, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Roshelle Chan is a family doctor who is passionate about preventive medicine, women's health, contraceptive care and improving community health through education. A focus of her practice is providing comprehensive management of acute and chronic conditions. Having many years of involvement with various service organizations and free health clinics, she is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+, immigrant and minority communities. She also has a special interest in sexual health issues. Chan earned her medical degree at the University of California, Davis. She completed a residency in family medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. During her training, she mentored premedical students, organized community events to increase diabetes and cervical cancer screening among underserved patient populations, and promoted diversity and inclusion in clinical settings and medicine. As a San Francisco native, Chan feels honored to give back to her childhood community, which motivated and inspired her path in medicine. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Long Haul COVID, and High Cholesterol.

    Madhulika (. Varma
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Madhulika (Mika) Varma, chief of colorectal surgery at UCSF Medical Center, specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Her areas of expertise include colorectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and pelvic floor disorders. She also is a specialist in treating many of these diseases using laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgical techniques. Varma is director of the Center for Pelvic Physiology, which evaluates patients with fecal incontinence, constipation, rectal cancer and anal fistula. She is co-director of the UCSF Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a member of the Women's Continence Center and Women's Health Clinical Research Center. Varma's research interests include clinical outcomes for inflammatory bowel diseases and defecation disorders. Varma earned her medical degree at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She completed a residency in general surgery at UCSF and spent a year at the University of Minnesota for specialized training in colon and rectal surgery. In 2000, she returned to UCSF, where she completed a fellowship in clinical outcomes research and epidemiology. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Refugio Gonzalez
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Refugio Gonzalez is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Huen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Huen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    San Francisco Medical Center

    2350 Geary Boulevard, 2nd Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kunal Karia is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Karia has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Karia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St Ste 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Selvig is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Selvig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St Ste 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kendall Beck is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    David King-Stephens M.D. Inc

    2100 Webster St Ste 115, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Verhille is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Verhille is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St Ste 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Myung Ko is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Myotonia Congenita, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    General Internal Medicine At Mount Zion

    1545 Divisadero St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Therese Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Cough, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    San Francisco Medical Center

    2350 Geary Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suraj Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Neuroma Biliary Tract, Bile Duct Stricture, Stomach Cancer, and Cholestasis. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    San Francisco Medical Center

    2350 Geary Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hamerski is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hamerski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Hamerski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

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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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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