The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Colorado Springs, CO

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Colorado Springs, CO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Colorado Springs, CO. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs

    2940 N Circle Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diana Arsene is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Arsene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arsene is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Associates In Gastroenterology PC

    2940 N Circle Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine O'shea is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. O'shea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. O'shea is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Associates In Gastroenterology PC

    2940 N Circle Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Baker is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Peak Gastroenterology Associates

    2920 N Cascade Ave, 3rd Fl Ste 300, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Esmaili is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Esmaili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Esmaili is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Peak Gastroenterology Associates

    2920 N Cascade Ave, 3rd Fl Ste 300, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abbass Shafii is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Shafii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Shafii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Optum Peak Endoscopy Center

    1615 Medical Center Pt, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lukasz Kowalczyk is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Kowalczyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Esophagitis, Encopresis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kowalczyk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs

    2940 N Circle Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Drew is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Drew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Drew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs

    2940 N Circle Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Burkholz is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Burkholz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Burkholz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs

    2940 N Circle Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Teresa Yanchak is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Yanchak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yanchak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs

    2940 N Circle Dr, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Kavanaugh is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Kavanaugh 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Optum Digestive Disease Clinic (Ddc)

    1633 Medical Center Pt, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jayme Tishon is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Tishon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tishon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Optum Colorado-McP Family Practice

    1633 Medical Center Pt, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kern Low is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Low is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Pyridoxine Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Segal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Health System

    1400 E Boulder St, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Spinuzzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Spinuzzi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stroke, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Optum Peak Endoscopy Center

    1615 Medical Center Pt, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vanessa Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Optum Peak Endoscopy Center

    1615 Medical Center Pt, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashant Krishnan is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Krishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Surgery Center Of Peak Endoscopy

    2920 N Cascade Ave Fl 1, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Hogan is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Hogan 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome. Dr. Hogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Optum Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC

    1633 Medical Center Pt, Urgent Care, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Block is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Block is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs

    6031 E Woodmen Rd Ste 100, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Lunt is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Lunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lunt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Centers Of Colorado Springs

    6031 E Woodmen Rd Ste 100, 
    Colorado Springs, CO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Swendsen is a Gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Swendsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Swendsen is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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 Colorado Springs, CO?

    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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