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    MediFind found 164 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Park Ridge, IL. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    164 providers found
      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 
       (2.1 miles away)
      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.

      Dean N. Silas
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
      Niles, IL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dean Silas is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Silas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Asif M. Lakha
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
      Niles, IL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asif Lakha is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Lakha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Robert I. Weisman
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery

      Advocate Medical Group Colorectal Surgery

      1875 Dempster St, Ste 280, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Weisman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Weisman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Kunal Kochar
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery

      L M Prasad, MD, SC

      1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi

      Kunal Kochar is a Colorectal Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kochar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

      John J. Park
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery

      L M Prasad, MD, SC

      1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Offers Telehealth

      John Park is a Colorectal Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Richard H. Bone
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      ACL Central Lab

      5400 Pearl St, 
      Rosemont, IL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Bone is a Gastroenterologist in Rosemont, Illinois. Dr. Bone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Macroamylasemia, and Enlarged Liver.

      Joubin Khorsand
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery

      Golf Western Surgical Specialist

      8901 W Golf Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi

      Joubin Khorsand is a General Surgeon in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Khorsand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Mani Mahdavian
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Midtown Gastroenterology And Liver Disease, LLC

      150 N River Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, German
      Offers Telehealth

      Mani Mahdavian is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Mahdavian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Beatrisa P. Averbuch
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Oakton Health Center, SC

      4860 Oakton St, 
      Skokie, IL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Beatrisa Averbuch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Averbuch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hip Replacement.

      Distinguished in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Consultants Of The North Shore

      2050 Pfingsten Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (5.7 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery
      7447 W Talcott Ave, Suite 221, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Czech, Polish, Russian

      Bohdan Kroczek is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kroczek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, and Hemangiopericytoma.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gi Partners Of Illinois LLC

      7447 W Talcott Ave, Suite 209, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Erlich is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Erlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      7447 W Talcott Ave, Suite 366, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marian Skolarz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Skolarz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Skolarz is currently accepting new patients.

      Gastroenterology
      Gastroenterology
      1775 Ballard Rd, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Wichelmann is a Gastroenterologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Wichelmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Kienbock's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      6450 W Touhy Ave, 
      Niles, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese, Hindi, Malayalam
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Prasanna Nair is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Jock Itch, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      900 Rand Rd Ste 120, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zuie Wakade is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Wakade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Collagenous Colitis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Digestive Health And Nutrition, PLLC

      900 Rand Rd, Suite 120, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aashesh Verma is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Verma 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, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      1803 Glennview Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rimma Polotskaya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Polotskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      4901 Searle Pkwy, Suite 150, 
      Skokie, IL 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, French, German, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Levine is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Levine 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 Tenosynovitis, Sitosterolemia, Graves Disease, and Dementia. Dr. Levine 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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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