The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Whittier, CA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Whittier, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Durfee Family Care Medical Group

    2006 Durfee Ave, 
    El Monte, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ishak Bishara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Monte, California. Dr. Bishara has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Tracheitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Parainfluenza.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renee Palta is an Internal Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Palta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok 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, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jiaming Zhu is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Imperial Primary Care Medical Group

    15625 Imperial Hwy, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Rubalcava is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Rubalcava has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 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 
     (8.4 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 
     (8.4 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.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 2100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 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 
     (8.4 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 
     (8.4 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.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Dennis Y. Chan MD

    500 N Garfield Ave, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Chan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Chan has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Kwok-Leung Chung, Md, Inc.

    711 W College St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kwok Chung is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chung has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Tenesmus, Hepatitis, and Colitis.

    Elliott A. Birnstein
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    UCLA Health Primary & Specialty Care

    700 West 7th St, Ste 270-D, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elliott Birnstein is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Birnstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Birnstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Minkes & Deere M.D.'S

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 111, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Dholaria is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, California. Dr. Dholaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    A C W Medical Products Inc

    11500 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charissa Castro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Osteomyelitis in Children, Acrospiroma, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Altamed Health Services Corporation

    972 Goodrich Blvd, 
    Commerce, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veronica Contreras is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Commerce, California. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Cellulitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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