The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

Find the Top Tenesmus Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

Location
LocationClose
18 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikiya Asamoah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Asamoah 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Mary's Center Pharmacy

    3912 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tenesmus, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sneha Adidam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Adidam is rated as an Advanced 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 Tenesmus, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Splenic Infarction, Proctitis, and Endoscopy.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Reginald D Wills MD PC

    1263 Evarts St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nayo Wills is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Wills is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Gastroenterology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5000, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farshad Aduli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Aduli 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 Jaundice, Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramsey Daher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Daher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Daher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Daher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Office

    2639 Connecticut Ave NW Ste C100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natallia Shotashvili is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shotashvili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Shotashvili is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capital Digestive Care A Division Of Washington Gastroenterology

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julio Salcedo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Salcedo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Salcedo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marta Schneider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schneider 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 Rickets, Osteomalacia, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Enlarged Liver, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Schneider is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At Lafayette Centre

    1133 21st St NW Bldg 5TH Fl 5, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelica Nocerino is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nocerino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Nocerino is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Colon And Rectal Surgery At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 2100N, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Preetha Ali is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, 
    Washington,, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Obias is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Obias 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 Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Obias is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Services At Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington D.C.

    5215 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Farsi, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fazel Dinary is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dinary 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 Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dinary is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2139 Georgia Ave NW Ste 3A, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Getachew Mekasha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mekasha 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 Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1700 17th St NW Ste A, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Rashid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rashid 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 Lymphadenitis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Cellulitis. Dr. Rashid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Colon And Rectal Surgery At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Oosenbrug is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oosenbrug is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Oosenbrug is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5215 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 530, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Mcbreen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mcbreen 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Showing 1-18 of 18

    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy. 

    More Tenesmus Doctors by city

    Recommended has been selected.