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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near St Petersburg, FL. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Ohi West Medical Group LLC

      625 6th Ave S, Suite 385, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Tharian is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Tharian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Ohi West Medical Group LLC

      603 7th St S, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      James Williams is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      620 10th St N, Suite 3c, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mihir Patel is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      6801 4th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Viviana Frazier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Frazier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Hypothyroidism, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Frazier is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Specialists

      5651 49th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nimal Patel is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3901 66th St N, 202 West Central Gastroent, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keshav Kukreja is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kukreja has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Stent Placement, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Post Acute Specialists Of Florida PLLC

      508 S Habana Ave, Suite 300, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (15.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Morris Hanan is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hanan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Specialists

      5651 49th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Micaella Kantor is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kantor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Meckel's Diverticulum, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Specialists

      5651 49th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Accepting New Patients

      Jayaprakash Kamath is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kamath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kamath is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Professional Healthcare Of Pinellas LLC

      5880 49th St N, Suite 101, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hazem Al-Andary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Al-Andary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al-Andary is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      7017 Central Ave, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ernst Bontemps is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Bontemps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3901 66 St N, Suite 201, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Milan Patel is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Lactose Intolerance, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Greater Tampa Bay Physician Network LLC

      1615 Pasadena Ave S, 430 Palms Internal Medicin, 
      St. Petersburg, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Romanian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mihaela Templer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Templer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Gout, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Templer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      6225 66 St N, 
      Pinellas Park, FL 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gurneet Bedi is a Gastroenterologist in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Bedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Staffetti is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Staffetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dilip Ghanekar is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Ghanekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      8250 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite 200, 
      Largo, FL 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arthur Berman is a Gastroenterologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery

      Tampa Bay Surgical Group Llp

      2039 Indian Rocks S Rd, 
      Largo, FL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Kimberly Giffard is a General Surgeon in Largo, Florida. Dr. Giffard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Giffard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery

      Tampa Bay Surgical Group Llp

      2039 Indian Rocks S Rd, 
      Largo, FL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Harold Couch is a General Surgeon in Largo, Florida. Dr. Couch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Couch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Tampa Bay Surgical Group Llp

      2039 Indian Rocks S Rd, 
      Largo, FL 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Howard Hermans is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Largo, Florida. Dr. Hermans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hermans is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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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