The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Bloomfield, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Bloomfield, CT. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Robert T. Lewis
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Surgeons Of Greater Hartford LLC

    6 Northwestern Dr, Ste 305, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Lewis is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew C. Raissis
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Surgeons Of Greater Hartford LLC

    6 Northwestern Dr, Ste 305, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Raissis is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Raissis has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Raissis is currently accepting new patients.

    Rachel B. Scott
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Surgeons Of Greater Hartford LLC

    6 Northwestern Dr, Ste 305, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Scott is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Scott has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

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    Sohaib Jamil
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center

    114 Woodland St, Ms-20902, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sohaib Jamil is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Jamil 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, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jamil is currently accepting new patients.

    Lisa M. Rossi
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 3212, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Rossi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Rossi has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Berdon Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rossi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    21 South Rd Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krzysztof Kopec is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Kopec is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Hhcmg Specialists, LLC

    100 Seabury Dr, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sowmya Kurtakoti is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Kurtakoti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6 Northwestern Dr Ste 302, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Shapiro is a Gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Barrett Esophagus.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    65 Memorial Rd Ste 500, 
    West Hartford, CT 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Bartus is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Bartus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Nihal K. Patel
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut GI PC - Hartford

    85 Seymour St, Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nihal Patel is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Heartburn, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Brisas M. Truncali
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut GI PC – Farmington

    21 South Rd, Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brisas Truncali is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Truncali has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Truncali is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Leader Drug Stores Inc

    85 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Alshelleh is an Internal Medicine provider in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Alshelleh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Hemorrhoids, Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Stricture, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chaletsky is a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Chaletsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Golioto is a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Golioto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Karasik is a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Karasik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI PLLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 1000, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffry Nestler is a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Nestler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gardner Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Carol A. Petruff
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Petruff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Petruff has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Petruff is currently accepting new patients.

    Anthony T. Zaldonis
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Zaldonis is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Zaldonis has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zaldonis is currently accepting new patients.

    Radhika N. Ayyagari
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Radhika Ayyagari is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Ayyagari has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ayyagari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Central Connecticut Gastroenterology LLC

    2400 Tamarack Ave Ste 101, 
    South Windsor, CT 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moy is an Internal Medicine provider in South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Moy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Bloomfield, CT?

    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 Bloomfield, CT?

    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 Bloomfield, CT?

    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 Bloomfield, CT?

    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 Bloomfield, CT?

    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 Bloomfield, CT?

    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 Bloomfield, CT?

    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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