The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Lake Barrington, IL

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Lake Barrington, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Lake Barrington, IL. Of these, 41 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    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 
     (2.0 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, 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 
     (1.8 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 
     (1.8 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.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    The Illinois Center For Digestive And Liver Health

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

    Ruchi Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Portal Hypertension, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

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

    Nicole Gentile is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Gentile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

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

    Dafna Gordon is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

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

    Brant Lutsi is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Lutsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    The Illinois Center For Digestive And Liver Health

    200 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacey Mckelvey is a Gastroenterologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Mckelvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    The Illinois Center For Digestive And Liver Health

    200 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Diana Guse
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1162 W. Maple Ave., 
    Mundelein, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Guse, MD, a specialist in internal medicine and pediatrics at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages—from newborns to older adults. She focuses on whole-person care, managing everything from routine prescriptions to complex specialty coordination. Dr. Guse partners with patients to build trusting relationships and aims to support individuals who may feel nervous about seeking care, creating a safe and collaborative environment in every visit. Dr. Guse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Timothy Poland
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1162 W. Maple Ave., 
    Mundelein, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy J. Poland, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He focuses on preventive health, routine checkups and chronic disease management to support each patient's long-term wellbeing. Dr. Poland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Todd Gephart
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    1141 E. Main St., Suite 105, 
    East Dundee, IL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    My approach to care is an interactive model where my patients and I work together to find an individualized treatment program for their long term health and well being. Dr. Gephart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Claus Fimmel
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery | Internal Medicine

    Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health

    950 Technology Way, Suite 250, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Claus Fimmel is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Fimmel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Yelena Levitin
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Chicago Surgical Clinic, Ltd

    129 W Rand Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yelena Levitin is a General Surgeon in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Levitin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hemangiopericytoma, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Wei M. Sun
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (13.9 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Northwest Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine SC

    1340 Ryan Pkwy, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 COVID-19.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    650 Dakota St Ste A, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Burrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Burrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (13.9 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Nadeem Alavi
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    225 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
    Vernon Hills, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Z. Alavi, DO, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for adults, with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management. He addresses a broad spectrum of conditions, working to support each patient’s long-term health goals through evidence-based care and personalized treatment planning. Dr. Alavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Cecilia Zhang
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    225 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
    Vernon Hills, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cecilia Zhang, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients, including disease prevention, chronic condition management and mental health support. Inspired by her grandmother, a cardiologist, Dr. Zhang values building strong, long-term relationships with patients. She emphasizes education and collaborative decision-making to help individuals better understand and manage their health. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Hypertension, Macroamylasemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Barrington, 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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