The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near irvine, CA. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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64 providers found
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Paul Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    15000 Kensington Park Dr Ste 270, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Yu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Skandan Shanmugan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shanmugan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Shanmugan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Shanmugan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Nahla H Salem MD Inc

    8101 Newman Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nahla Salem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 218 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Otitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Salem is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Salem is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MemorialCare Medical Group Inc.

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Han is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic Inc

    1 Hope Dr, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Abdishoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Abdishoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Abdishoo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    17400 Irvine Boulevard, Suite F, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khaldoun Debian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Debian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Debian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Centers - Costa Mesa

    660 Baker St Ste A101, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aisha Memon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Memon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Newport Walk In Medical Group Inc.

    2075 San Joaquin Hills Rd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Kiskila is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Kiskila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 99 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Kiskila is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Julie Bolton, DO

    9131 Adams Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Bolton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, Vasculitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Industrial Bronchitis. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Specialists Inc

    9131 Adams Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sabine Bernbeck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Bernbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. Dr. Bernbeck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    UCI Health - Orange Main St.

    293 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Saad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Celiac Disease, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nimisha Parekh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Parekh 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Parekh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Carmichael is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Carmichael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carmichael is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Carmichael is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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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