The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in higganum, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near higganum, CT. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Advanced Footcare Center

    415 Killingworth Rd, 
    Higganum, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mario Amleto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Higganum, Connecticut. Dr. Amleto 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 High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Amleto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    ProHealth Physicians, Higganum Family Medical Group

    415 Killingworth Rd, 
    Higganum, CT 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Arseneault is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Higganum, Connecticut. Dr. Arseneault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 105, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madhavi Bhoomagoud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Bhoomagoud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Marlborough Family Practice Center

    14 Jones Hollow Rd, 
    Marlborough, CT 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Tuttle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marlborough, Connecticut. Dr. Tuttle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Tuttle is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Tuttle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Meriden Family Practice

    816 Broad St Ste 24, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pamela Carrington-Tribble is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Carrington-Tribble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Prerenal Azotemia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Carrington-Tribble is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Carrington-Tribble is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Wallingford Family Practice

    950 Yale Ave, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Baaklini is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Baaklini 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Obesity. Dr. Baaklini is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Baaklini is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 208, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rafal Barczak is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Barczak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Barczak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Glastonbury Primary Care

    320 Western Blvd Ste 104, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mintell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Mintell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Dr. Mintell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mintell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    506 Cromwell Ave, Ste 101, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Butensky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Butensky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Butensky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Butensky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Connecticut GI: Wallingford

    850 N Main Street Ext Ste 2B3, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anant Agarwalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Agarwalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Gardner Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Agarwalla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 105, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Jung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Jung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Tenesmus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 106, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan White is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Tenesmus, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 200, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Johnson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 200, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Jo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Jo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chaletsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Chaletsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wysocki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Wysocki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wysocki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Cappa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Cappa is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    300 Western Blvd Ste A, 
    Glastonbury, CT 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Gelwan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Dr. Gelwan is rated as an Advanced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    ProHealth Physicians, Meriden Family Practice

    816 Broad St Ste 24, 
    Meriden, CT 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Levine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cellulitis, and Sinusitis.

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

    Barnett & Shoflick P.C.

    2139 Silas Deane Hwy, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lindenberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Lindenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 higganum, 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 higganum, 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 higganum, 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 higganum, 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 higganum, 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 higganum, 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 higganum, 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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