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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 305 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Illinois, US. Of these, 284 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    305 providers found
      Hareth Raddawi
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      10500 S Cicero Ave, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1725 W Harrison St, Suite 207, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Irving Waxman is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Waxman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Waxman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Gastroenterology Consultants Of The North Shore

      2050 Pfingsten Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Williams is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Williams 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 Gastrectomy.

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      Slawomir J. Marecik
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery

      L M Prasad, MD, SC

      1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      Slawomir Marecik is a Colorectal Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marecik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Kamran Ayub
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      9921 Southwest Hwy, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kamran Ayub is a Family Medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ayub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      George N. Atia
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      The Illinois Center For Digestive And Liver Health

      200 Fox Glen Ct, 
      Barrington, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      George Atia is a Gastroenterologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Atia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Zahid A. Afzal
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Pinnacle Gastroenterology, SC

      3 N Main St, 
      Manteno, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Offers Telehealth

      Zahid Afzal is a Gastroenterologist in Manteno, Illinois. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2100 Pfingsten Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Labowitz is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Labowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Diseases Consultants Of Kankakee Sc

      1615 N Convent St, Suite 1, 
      Bourbonnais, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Sutherland is a Gastroenterologist in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sutherland is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Diseases Consultants Of Kankakee Sc

      1615 N Convent St, Suite 1, 
      Bourbonnais, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Sasso is a Gastroenterologist in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Dr. Sasso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Southern Illinois Gi Specialists LLC

      1100 W Diann Ln, 
      Carbondale, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zahoor Makhdoom is a Gastroenterologist in Carbondale, Illinois. Dr. Makhdoom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Carle Health Care Incorporated

      611 W Park St, 
      Urbana, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anshuman Chawla is a Gastroenterologist in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Diseases Consultants Of Kankakee Sc

      1615 N Convent St, 
      Bourbonnais, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      777 Park W Ave, 
      Highland Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Spitz is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Spitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Spitz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Diseases Consultants Of Kankakee Sc

      1615 N Convent St, Suite 1, 
      Bourbonnais, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Errampalli is a Gastroenterologist in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Dr. Errampalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      8600 State Route 91, Suite 130, 
      Peoria, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fritz-henry Volmar is a Gastroenterologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Volmar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      225 N Milwaukee Ave, 
      Vernon Hills, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lesley Rhee is a Gastroenterologist in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Advanced GI, LLC

      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Manish Dhamija is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dhamija is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group LLC

      12 Salt Creek Ln, Suite 425, 
      Hinsdale, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Navdeep Chehl is a Gastroenterologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Chehl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      757 Park Ave W, Suite 3870, 
      Highland Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Leslie Yang is a Gastroenterologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 in Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 

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