The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in leawood, KS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near leawood, KS. Of these, 45 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Colorectal Surgery Associates- Overland Park

    4370 W 109th St Ste 350, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lina O'brien is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. O'brien 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 Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Ascentist Management

    4550 W 109th St Ste 200, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Erickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    12140 Nall Ave, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Goldberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Goldberg 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 Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group-Brookside

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 430, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paresh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group-Brookside

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 430, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janay Kissinger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kissinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macroamylasemia, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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

    Premier Gastroenterology Of Kansas City - Overland Park

    5100 W 110th St Ste 120, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Dailey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Dailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhoids, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dailey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Premier Gastroenterology Of Kansas City - Overland Park

    5100 W 110th St Ste 120, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erica Dailey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Dailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dailey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Jayhawk Primary Care Inc.

    10787 Nall Ave Ste 310, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carrie Lehr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Lehr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgery Associates- Overland Park

    4370 W 109th St Ste 350, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeremy Cravens is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Cravens 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, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Cravens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    College Park Family Care Specialty Center

    10600 Mastin St # A, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Cummings is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced 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 Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cummings is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group Gastroenterology At Shawnee Mission

    9301 W 74th St Ste 225, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Tritsch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Tritsch 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 Esophageal Perforation, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tritsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Research Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gretchen Beer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Beer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Beer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Premier Gastroenterology Of Kansas City-Kansas City

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Barber is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Barber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Bowel Incontinence, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ginsberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Niewald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Niewald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Niewald is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2010. Dr. Niewald is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Westglen Gi Consultants

    7230 Renner Rd, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ervin Eaker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Eaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eaker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Westglen Gi Consultants

    7230 Renner Rd, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Molos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Molos 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Barrett Esophagus. Dr. Molos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1989. Dr. Molos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    Plaza Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    12330 Metcalf Ave Ste 260, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sreeni Jonnalagadda is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Jonnalagadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jonnalagadda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Sanderse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sanderse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sanderse is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Krishna Rayapudi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Rayapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rayapudi is currently accepting new patients.

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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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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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