The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Hammond, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Hammond, LA. Of these, 86 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Renee is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Renee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Ramsey is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    St. Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, Suite 2220, 
    Luling, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahil Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Luling, Louisiana. Dr. Shah 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 507, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Philip is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Philip 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 Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Genital Warts, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Carlisle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Carlisle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Guarisco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Guarisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Guarisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Cowley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Cowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Viral Gastroenteritis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cowley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Cowley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 1

    1850 Gause Blvd East, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Bryan DiBuono earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) School of Medicine in New Orleans in June 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship Training in Gastroenterology at LSUHSC School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. DiBuono is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Dr. Dibuono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dibuono is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Dibuono is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diana Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joann Warrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Warrick 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 Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Peptic Ulcer, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Eskander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Eskander 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 Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Macroamylasemia.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Lee A Miller MD Apmc

    312 Grammont St Ste 303, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Cauble is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cauble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Boudreaux is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Wardlaw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Wardlaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Campbell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Campbell 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Jacob R Karr MD LLC

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Hollier is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hollier is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Willis Knighton Pediatric Gastroenterology

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Otu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Otu is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Lactose Intolerance, and Tenesmus.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Tenesmus doctor near Hammond, LA?

    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 Hammond, LA?

    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 Hammond, LA?

    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 Hammond, LA?

    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 Hammond, LA?

    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 Hammond, LA?

    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 Hammond, LA?

    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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