The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Tampa, FL

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Tampa, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Tampa, FL. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Morris Hanan, MD

    508 S Habana Ave Ste 260, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    TGMG Family Care Center Kennedy

    2501 W Kennedy Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dakshina Walgampaya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Walgampaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Walgampaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    2919 W Swann Ave Ste 400A, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Chang is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Tampa Bay Surgical Group Llp

    3 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Giffard is a General Surgeon in Tampa, 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
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    4600 N Habana Ave Ste 29, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leopoldo Grauer is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Grauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Campylobacter Infection, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Grauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Guidewell Sanitas I LLC

    3617 W Hillsborough Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Ojeda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ojeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Luis J Lopez MD PA

    4700 N Habana Ave Ste 701, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luis Lopez is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Israel Crespo MD PA

    6919 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 320, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Israel Crespo is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Crespo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Crespo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Conviva Lowry Park

    8326 N Florida Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wojciech Blonski is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Blonski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Felder is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Felder 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 Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Felder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Friedman is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Familial Colorectal Cancer, DICER1 Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pushpak Taunk is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Taunk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    TGMG Carrollwood

    13860 N Dale Mabry Hwy, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonio Farrales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Farrales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Emergency Medicine

    Inspire Home Healthcare LLC

    14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 200, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Walton is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    BayCare Medical Group Inc

    10141 Big Bend Rd Ste 206, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Cauble is a Gastroenterologist in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Cauble 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.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Henry J. O'Neal M.D. P.A.

    13701 Bruce B Downs Blvd Ste 113, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry O'neal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Denise Y Alveranga And Eugene A Ward MD PA

    3450 E Fletcher Ave Ste 310, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Ward is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Opioid Induced Constipation, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    AdventHealth Medical Group Digestive Health At Tampa

    3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anas Alsaleh is a Gastroenterologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Alsaleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Viral Gastroenteritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Pioneer Medical Group PL.

    13067 N Telecom Pkwy, 
    Temple Terrace, FL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mounica Banala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Banala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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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