The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Lexington, KY. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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20 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brenda Coleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Urgent Care-Nicholasville Road

    2108 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Douthat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Douthat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism, Obesity, Oral Herpes, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Douthat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Belin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Belin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Belin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Referral required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Rea is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Aziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Aziz 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 Pernicious Anemia, Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Tenesmus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristian Wall is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Wall 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington,, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Walling is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Walling 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Walling is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. Of Kentucky

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Flomenhoft is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Flomenhoft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Adalberto Castellanos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Experienced 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Castellanos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates PSC

    2620 Wilhite Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Rutigliano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Rutigliano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Diverticular Disease, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Rutigliano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Schindler is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Schindler 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 Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schindler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Papp is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Papp 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 Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Papp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Massey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Massey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Massey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Svetich is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Svetich 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 Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Svetich is currently accepting new patients.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    740 Rose St Ste D201, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nimish Thakral is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Thakral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Ascites, Jaundice, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Andover Family Medicine

    2801 Palumbo Dr Ste 200, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Schnieders is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Schnieders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Schnieders is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Referral required

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology - Lexington, KY (Suite 202)

    160 N Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    June Yong is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Yong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yong is board certified in Gastroenterology- Board Certified and Internal Medicine- Board Certified. Dr. Yong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Kentucky Gastroenterology

    3225 Summit Square Pl Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Earl Robbins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Robbins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Associates Of Lexington PSC

    Brannon - 615 East Brannon Rd, 
    Nicholasville, KY 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Reesor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Dr. Reesor 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 Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Reesor 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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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