The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in norwalk, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near norwalk, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

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

    Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Montes Medical Group

    13820 San Antonio Dr, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Montes is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Montes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Osteomyelitis in Children, Acrospiroma, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

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

    A C W Medical Products Inc

    11500 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Dholaria is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Dholaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

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

    A C W Medical Products Inc

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

    Andrew Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

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

    Renee Palta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Palta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

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

    Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

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

    Neal Shindel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

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

    Jiaming Zhu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Zhu 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 Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    15625 Imperial Highway, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Rubalcava is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Rubalcava 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Purpura, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. Dr. Rubalcava is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chloe Su is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Torticollis, Chronic Pain, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Su is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Don Garcia, MD Inc

    1055 E La Habra Blvd, 
    La Habra, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Don Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Habra, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Los Alamitos Colorectal Surgical Associates Amc

    10931 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Imad-aldeen Shbeeb-Muhammad is a Gastroenterologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Shbeeb-Muhammad is rated as an Advanced 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 Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Shbeeb-Muhammad is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Shbeeb-Muhammad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Durfee Family Care Medical Group

    2006 Durfee Ave, 
    El Monte, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ishak Bishara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Monte, California. Dr. Bishara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Tracheitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Parainfluenza. Dr. Bishara is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Kwok-Leung Chung, Md, Inc.

    600 N Garfield Ave, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kwok Chung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Chung is rated as a Distinguished 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 Jaundice, Tenesmus, Hepatitis, and Colitis. Dr. Chung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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 
     (13.7 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.

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

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Saliminejad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Saliminejad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saliminejad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Saliminejad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barton Ueki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Ueki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Visceromegaly, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Ueki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    3816 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 411, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seper Dezfoli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dezfoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dezfoli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dezfoli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates

    3833 Worsham Ave Ste 300, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Central Khmer, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Kerekes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kerekes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kerekes 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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 norwalk, 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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