The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in yarmouth, ME

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near yarmouth, ME. Of these, 36 are Experienced.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    SMHC Medical Center Mental Health Unit

    259 Main St, 
    Yarmouth, ME 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karyn Aleta-King is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Yarmouth, Maine. Dr. Aleta-King 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 Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Hyperhidrosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Mainehealth Primary Care Integrative Medicine Falmouth

    5 Bucknam Rd Ste 2C, 
    Falmouth, ME 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Bankoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Falmouth, Maine. Dr. Bankoff 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Papular Urticaria, Hyperhidrosis, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    84 Marginal Way Ste 800, 
    Portland, ME 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Phyllidia Ku-Ruth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Ku-Ruth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Ku-Ruth is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    84 Marginal Way Ste 800, 
    Portland, ME 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Baum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Baum 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 Sitosterolemia, Cyclic Neutropenia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Baum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Intermed PA

    84 Marginal Way, 
    Portland, ME 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Zeitlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Zeitlin 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 Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Zeitlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Intermed

    100 Gannett Dr Ste C, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Emery is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Emery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Gout. Dr. Emery is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Office

    100 Foden Rd Ste 101, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristy Murray-Pulsifer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Murray-Pulsifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Celiac Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Murray-Pulsifer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    100 Foden Rd Ste 203, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Bobzien is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Bobzien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Premenstrual Syndrome, Hyperhidrosis, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Bobzien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Intermed PA

    100 Foden Rd, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Buchberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Buchberger 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hyperhidrosis, Obesity, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Buchberger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Intermed PA

    100 Foden Rd, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Belcher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Belcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Belcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Intermed PA

    100 Foden Rd, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Cathcart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Cathcart 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cathcart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Intermed PA

    100 Foden Rd, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debra Fuchs-Ertman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Fuchs-Ertman 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 Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Fuchs-Ertman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Mainehealth Primary Care Internal Medici

    1 Wellness Way, 
    Topsham, ME 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Riehl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Topsham, Maine. Dr. Riehl 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Diabetic Neuropathy, Urinary Incontinence, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Riehl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Intermed

    84 Marginal Way Ste 700, 
    Portland, ME 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Barr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Cleft Tongue, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    Portland Gastroenterology Associates P.A.

    161 Marginal Way, 
    Portland, ME 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Millspaugh-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Millspaugh-Iii 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 Crohn's Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Portland Gastroenterology Associates P.A.

    161 Marginal Way, 
    Portland, ME 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noemi Baffy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Baffy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Prokopiw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Prokopiw 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 Enlarged Liver, Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Yeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

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

    Mainehealth

    22 Bramhall St # 400, 
    Portland, ME 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Southard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Encopresis, Morning Sickness, and Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS).

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

    Northern Light Mercy Outpatient Specialty And Surgery Center

    155 Fore River Pkwy, 
    Portland, ME 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hsu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

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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 yarmouth, ME?

    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 yarmouth, ME?

    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 yarmouth, ME?

    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 yarmouth, ME?

    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 yarmouth, ME?

    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 yarmouth, ME?

    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 yarmouth, ME?

    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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