The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Arlington, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Arlington, MA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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58 providers found
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus

    185 Pilgrim Road, Farr 1, WPC, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Feuerstein is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Feuerstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Feuerstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Needham, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Rotman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Rotman 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rotman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Needham, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Cohen is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/GI West

    110 Francis Street, Suite 8E, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Horst is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Horst 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Horst is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Group PC

    11 Water St Ste 1A, 
    Arlington, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Zucker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Zucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, and Chronic Pain.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Mount Auburn Healthcare At Arlington

    22 Mill St Ste 208, 
    Arlington, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcia Chatfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Chatfield 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Arlington Family Practice PC

    22 Mill St Ste 101, 
    Arlington, MA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Morvai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Morvai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Vertigo, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Nancy Landry PLLC

    1020 Broadway, 
    Somerville, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Wemple is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts. Dr. Wemple 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 Hypopituitarism, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Obesity.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Atrius Health

    40 Holland St, 
    Somerville, MA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    255 Elm St, 
    Somerville, MA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Bershel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts. Dr. Bershel 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 Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    26 City Hall Mall Fl 2, 
    Medford, MA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gale Fiarman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Medford, Massachusetts. Dr. Fiarman 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 Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Mount Auburn Surgical Associates PC

    300 Mount Auburn St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kinnari Kher is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Kher 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 Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    521 Mount Auburn St Ste 202, 
    Watertown, MA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Cutler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watertown, Massachusetts. Dr. Cutler 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 Sitosterolemia, Neurosarcoidosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sarcoidosis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Lahey Primary Care Lexington

    16 Hayden Ave, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Erler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Erler 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 Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Marcello is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Marcello 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 Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Nath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nath is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Needham, MA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonal Ullman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Ullman is rated as an Advanced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ullman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    South Shore Internal Medicine Associates, Inc

    100 Highland Street, Suite 300, 
    Milton, MA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Fiore is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fiore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Carbon Health Medical Group Of Massachusetts PC

    1254 Boylston Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Dha Pho-W LLC

    91 Montvale Ave Ste 206, 
    Stoneham, MA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Fefferman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Dr. Fefferman 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 Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Arlington, MA?

    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 Arlington, MA?

    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 Arlington, MA?

    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 Arlington, MA?

    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 Arlington, MA?

    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 Arlington, MA?

    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 Arlington, MA?

    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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