The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in lockport, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near lockport, IL. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd, Ste 520, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zahid Afzal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Afzal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Berkelhammer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Berkelhammer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Berkelhammer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashish Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    C. & R. Medical Group SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 570, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Marcheschi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Marcheschi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Marcheschi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    C. & R. Medical Group SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 570, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jitinder Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    16450 104th Ave Ste 101, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Crevier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Crevier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, Magnesium Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Crevier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Reza Gamagami is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Gamagami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Gamagami is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    100 Spalding Drive, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navdeep Chehl is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Chehl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chehl is board certified in American Board Of Gastroenterology and American Board Of Gastroenterology — American Board Of Gastroenterology. Dr. Chehl is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Duly Health And Care

    100 Spalding Dr., Suite 300, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Fallah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Fallah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Macroamylasemia, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fallah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Spiritus Dei Eye Surgery Cente

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Noorun Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.

    1243 Rickert Dr., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sidharth Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bhandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bhandari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    801 S. Washington St., Hospitalists-3rd Floor, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Akbari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Akbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Akbari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akbari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    5207 Main Street, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennie Ng is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colitis, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    5207 Main Street, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Mourad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Mourad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mourad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Rush Copley Medical Group

    Aurora, IL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Zaidi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zaidi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Osama K Atieh, MD, SC

    12050 S Harlem Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Osama Atieh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Atieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Enlarged Liver, Parainfluenza, and Parainfluenza Virus Type 3. Dr. Atieh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4900 Main St, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hulesch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hulesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Hypertension. Dr. Hulesch is board certified in  . Dr. Hulesch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    Southwest Surgical Excellence

    17495 La Grange Rd, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Muqeet-Adnan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Muqeet-Adnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Muqeet-Adnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Naperville

    1243 Rickert Dr, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhishek Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Bhandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Esophageal Varices, Menetrier Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Leblanc is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Naperville, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 lockport, 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 lockport, 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 lockport, 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 lockport, 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 lockport, 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 lockport, 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 lockport, 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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