The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Kentucky, US. Of these, 112 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Belin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Belin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Belin is currently accepting new patients.

    Jennifer Rea
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Rea is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rea is currently accepting new patients.

    Lingaiah Chandrashekar
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Mercy Health — Paducah Gastroenterology

    225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 308, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lingaiah Chandrashekar is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Chandrashekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chandrashekar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Arh Daniel Boone Clinic-Harlan

    37 Ball Park Rd, 
    Harlan, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jameel Butt is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harlan, Kentucky. Dr. Butt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Gallbladder Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    4001 Kresge Way Ste 210, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nechol Allen is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group General Surgery

    4001 Kresge Way Ste 200, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Walling is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Walling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Choledocholithiasis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Urology Robotic Specialists LLC

    1700 Ring Rd, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bailey is a Colorectal Surgeon in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Bailey has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates PSC

    2620 Wilhite Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Rutigliano is a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rutigliano has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Diverticular Disease, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Hemorrhoids.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

    1775 Alysheba Way, Suite 201, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Reesor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Reesor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc

    214 Hospital Rd, A, 
    Whitesburg, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Terwilliger is a General Surgeon in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Dr. Terwilliger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Terwilliger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Landmark Digestive Health PSC

    3112 Fairview Dr, 
    Owensboro, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Lalama is a Gastroenterologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Lalama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    UK Saint Claire

    234 Medical Cir, 
    Morehead, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thadis Cox is a Gastroenterologist in Morehead, Kentucky. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Carter is a Gastroenterologist in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro East Physicians PLLC

    3950 Kresge Way Ste 207, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Heine is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Heine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Sarah A. Landes
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Norton Gastroenterology Consultants Of Louisville

    4950 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 205, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Landes is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Landes has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Enlarged Liver, Macroamylasemia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

    Taylor J. Smith
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Physician Assistant

    Norton Gastroenterology Consultants Of Louisville

    4950 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 205, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Taylor Smith is a Physician Assistant in Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Heartburn, Morning Sickness, and Painful Swallowing. Ms. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Bhargab M. Dixit
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Norton Gastroenterology Consultants Of Louisville

    3999 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 7B, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhargab Dixit is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Dixit has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kelli R. Albrecht
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Barret

    825 Barret Avenue, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelli Albrecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Albrecht has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Albrecht is currently accepting new patients.

    Patricia J. Hansen
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Audubon

    3101 Poplar Level Road, Suite 101, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Hansen has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Gerard V. Siciliano
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Norton Gastroenterology Consultants Of Louisville

    3999 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 7B, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerard Siciliano is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Siciliano has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Siciliano is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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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