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    MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Elgin, IL. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    29 providers found
      Wei M. Sun
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Offers Telehealth

      Wei Sun is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, Suite 202, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Yogesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, Suite 202, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rick Chadha is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Chadha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Dorfmeister is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Dorfmeister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, Suite 202, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patricia Sun is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 202, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Stinneford is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Stinneford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Illinois Gastroenterology Group LLC

      745 Fletcher Dr, Suite 202, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vincent Muscarello is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Muscarello has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Elio M Vento, MD & Associates, SC

      2350 Royal Blvd, 
      Elgin, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elio Vento is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Vento is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery

      Suburban Surgical Care Specialists Sc

      4885 Hoffman Blvd, Suite 400, 
      Hoffman Estates, IL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Wallace is a General Surgeon in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery

      Suburban Surgical Care Specialists Sc

      4885 Hoffman Blvd, Suite 400, 
      Hoffman Estates, IL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Guske is a General Surgeon in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Guske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Guske is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery

      Suburban Surgical Care Specialists Sc

      4885 Hoffman Blvd, Suite 400, 
      Hoffman Estates, IL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Kane is a General Surgeon in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kane is currently accepting new patients.

      Jayesh V. Thakkar
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      2015 Dean St Ste 2, 
      St Charles, IL 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      30+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jayesh Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Favia Primary Care Sc

      1340 Ryan Pkwy, 
      Algonquin, IL 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Philip Favia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Favia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Favia is currently accepting new patients.

      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 
       (11.8 miles away)
      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.

      Dale L. Coy
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      22285 N Pepper Rd, 
      Lake Barrington, IL 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dale Coy is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Coy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Amit G. Shah
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      22285 N Pepper Rd, 
      Lake Barrington, IL 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati 

      Amit Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Arvin K. Bhatia
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 420, 
      Winfield, IL 
       (13.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arvin Bhatia is a Gastroenterologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Bhatia has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Urbancare LLC

      170 N Lakewood Rd, 
      Lake In The Hills, IL 
       (10.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bonnie Bremer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake In The Hills, Illinois. Dr. Bremer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

      302 Randall Rd, Suite 105, 
      Geneva, IL 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Katherine Jelinek is a Gastroenterologist in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. Jelinek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Healing Hands Primary Care LLC

      921 N Plum Grove Rd, 
      Schaumburg, IL 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Massarat Bala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Bala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bala 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 Elgin, IL?

      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 Elgin, IL?

      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 Elgin, IL?

      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 Elgin, IL?

      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 Elgin, IL?

      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 Elgin, IL?

      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 Elgin, IL?

      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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