The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Clive, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Clive, IA. Of these, 74 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Hrabe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hrabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neitzel is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    MercyOne Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care

    516 South Division Street, Suite 110, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Mujica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Mujica is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mujica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayin Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mcgonagill is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mcgonagill 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center P.C.

    1378 NW 124th St Ste 200, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Surgery West Lakes

    5950 University Ave # 300, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Opheim is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Opheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Opheim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Nurse Practitioner

    The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus

    5950 University Ave, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amber Dvorak is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dvorak, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Spectrum Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.

    3600 Lincoln Way, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Moeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Moeller 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, High Cholesterol, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Familial Hypopituitarism, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Health Group

    3200 W Kimberly Rd, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mixsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mixsell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 280 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 East 1st Street, Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

    5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pleasant Hill, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 210, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Craig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Ankeny Prairie Trail Family Medicine

    2605 Southwest White Birch Drive, 
    Ankeny, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Macroamylasemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (Glenwood)

    1203 S Locust St, 
    Glenwood, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Kent is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glenwood, Iowa. Dr. Kent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Anaphylaxis, and Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA). Dr. Kent is board certified in Family Medicine - American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Kent is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 210, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Sankey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Sankey is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Forest Park Family Medicine

    1010 4th Street Southwest, Suite 120, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Boedeker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Boedeker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Otitis. Dr. Boedeker is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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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 Clive, IA?

    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 Clive, IA?

    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 Clive, IA?

    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 Clive, IA?

    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 Clive, IA?

    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 Clive, IA?

    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 Clive, IA?

    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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