The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Muncie, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Muncie, IN. Of these, 136 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group Bariatric Surgery

    2125 State St Ste 3, 
    New Albany, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Almaz Biruk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Albany, Indiana. Dr. Biruk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Levator Syndrome, and Tenesmus.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Office

    8424 Naab Rd Ste 2M, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikhil Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Care Inc

    7430 N Shadeland Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. White 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 Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Colostomy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Muncie Surgical Associates Inc

    2525 W University Ave Ste 403, 
    Muncie, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Lopez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Splenectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Indiana Gastroenterology Inc

    13421 Old Meridian St, 
    Carmel, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Fecht is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Fecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colon And Rectal Care

    7988 W Jefferson Blvd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Conner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Conner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Holcomb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Holcomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Colon & Rectal Specialists Indianapolis

    5255 E Stop 11 Rd Ste 250, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tobi Reidy is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Reidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Hamilton Surgical Associates

    355 Westfield Rd Ste 120A, 
    Noblesville, IN 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Freeman is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Noblesville, Indiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Levator Syndrome, Proctitis, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    7988 W Jefferson Blvd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Wallet is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Wallet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1400 N Ritter Ave Ste 375, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmoud Yassin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Yassin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diskitis, Renovascular Hypertension, Ascites, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yassin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Office

    1500 N Ritter Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Thekkeurumbil is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Thekkeurumbil 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    647 2nd St Ste B, 
    Jasper, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Potteiger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jasper, Indiana. Dr. Potteiger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11900 Pennsylvania St Ste 200, 
    Carmel, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Fetters is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Fetters is rated as an Advanced 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 Tenesmus, Lyme Disease, Menopause, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    2525 W University Ave Ste 300, 
    Muncie, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Archana Kulkarni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Intestinal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Community Care Network Gastroenterology

    10215 Broadway Ste 203, 
    Crown Point, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumar Venkatachalam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Venkatachalam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Community Surgery Center Howard

    3503 S Reed Rd, 
    Kokomo, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Changjian Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kokomo, Indiana. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Rudyard Smith MD And Associates, SC

    9250 Columbia Ave, 
    Munster, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rudyard Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Smith 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 Anemia, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monika Fischer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

    1373 E State Rd, 
    Madison, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Theresa Stroot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Indiana. Dr. Stroot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Stroot is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Muncie, IN?

    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 Muncie, IN?

    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 Muncie, IN?

    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 Muncie, IN?

    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 Muncie, IN?

    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 Muncie, IN?

    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 Muncie, IN?

    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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