The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in needham, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near needham, MA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus

    185 Pilgrim Road, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Feuerstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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 24 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. Dr. Feuerstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Rotman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rotman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rotman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

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

    Sonal Ullman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ullman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gastroenterology

    2000 Washington St Ste 368, 
    Newton, MA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Levitzky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Levitzky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    2000 Washington St Ste 368, 
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gastroenterology

    2000 Washington St Ste 36, 
    Newton, MA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Curtis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    2014 Washington St, 
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurence Bailen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Bailen is rated as an Experienced 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 Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    2014 Washington St, 
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elissa Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Nwas

    2014 Washington St, 
    Newton, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael O'donnell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. O'donnell 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. O'donnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Lahey Primary Care Lexington

    16 Hayden Ave, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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 Hypertension. Dr. Erler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Group PC

    11 Water St Ste 1A, 
    Arlington, MA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Zucker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Mount Auburn Healthcare At Arlington

    22 Mill St Ste 208, 
    Arlington, MA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Chatfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Arlington Family Practice PC

    22 Mill St Ste 101, 
    Arlington, MA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Morvai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - East Campus

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Horst is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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 10 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. Dr. Horst is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    South Shore Internal Medicine Associates, Inc

    100 Highland Street, 
    Milton, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Fiore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal 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 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fiore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fiore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    South Shore Internal Medicine Associates, Inc

    100 Highland Street, 
    Milton, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Cronin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Cronin 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 Sitosterolemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Lung Metastases, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Dr. Cronin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cronin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1153 Centre St, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daria Homenko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Homenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Homenko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    521 Mount Auburn St Ste 202, 
    Watertown, MA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Pseudobulbar Affect, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Cutler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Chan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Chan 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 needham, 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 needham, 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 needham, 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 needham, 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 needham, 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 needham, 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 needham, 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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