The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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51 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salvador Guevara is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Guevara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piyush Aggarwal is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Bay Area Colon & Rectal Surgeons

    365 Lennon Ln Ste 290, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Negar Salehomoum is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Salehomoum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 150, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Schembre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Schembre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 120B, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tien Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 320, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Eidus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Eidus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 250, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kausalya Chennapragada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chennapragada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shireen Ghorbani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Ghorbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Ave, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jagrati Mathur is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Tenesmus, Ulcerative Colitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mathur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Chin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Haddad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Haddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mckenzie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Tenesmus, Cholecystitis, Hemorrhoids, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mckenzie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maureen Morgan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis, and Esophageal Varices. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Avenue, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Suryaprasad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Suryaprasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, and Gastritis. Dr. Suryaprasad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Park Shadelands Medical Offices

    320 Lennon Lane, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Walnut Creek Medical Group

    2621 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Triana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Triana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, High Cholesterol, Infertility, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Mullen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Berdon Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Pleasant Hill Medical Office Building

    2675 Pleasant Hill Rd, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Winter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Winter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Pleasant Hill Medical Office Building

    2675 Pleasant Hill Rd, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Gannon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Gannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Pleasant Hill Medical Office Building

    2675 Pleasant Hill Rd, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravinder Hundal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Hundal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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