The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI
Find the Top Tenesmus Experts and Specialists
Taubman Center
Dr. Michael McGee is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Michigan. Prior to obtaining his medical degree at Drexel University, he was trained as a mechanical engineer. After completing general surgery training at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. McGee completed colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. While at Case Western, Dr. McGee completed the Dudley P. Allen Scholarship dedicated to clinical research in minimally invasive surgery and surgical endoscopy. Dr. McGee was recruited to Northwestern University where he practiced for 11 years and held several system-wide administrative roles for Northwestern Medicine before joining the University of Michigan in 2022. Dr. McGee’s clinical interests include complex re-operative abdominal surgery, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, surgical endoscopy, and anorectal surgery for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He served as co-director of the 50+ hospital Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC) where he led day-to-day operations and statewide quality improvement projects for thousands of surgical patients in Illinois. Dr. McGee’s research interests include surgical quality improvement, implementation science, and patient education. He is an active member of several national surgical organizations, multiple editorial boards, and has authored over fifty publications and received multiple grants and awards for research, teaching, and humanism. Dr. Mcgee 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 Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcgee is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.
Taubman Center
John C. Byrn, M.D is a Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his MD degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine. He trained in general surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Byrn went on for his Colon and Rectal residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Byrn was a Clinical Assistant and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from 2009-2015 and served as the Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery from 2013-2105. Dr. Byrn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Byrn is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.
Taubman Center
Scott Regenbogen, MD, MPH is a Professor of Surgery and Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in psychology, and received his M.D. degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He completed General Surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital, including three years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Services Research, and was awarded a Master’s in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He then completed fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Lahey Clinic, and joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 2011.Clinical SpecializationDr. Regenbogen's clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of benign and neoplastic diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. He has a particular interest in the use of laparoscopic techniques for the management of colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Regenbogen 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Regenbogen is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.
Rogel Cancer Center
Calista Harbaugh, M.D. M.Sc. is a faculty member in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Harbaugh graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. She then completed her internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of Michigan, including 2 years as a Clinician Scholar in the National Clinician Scholars Program at the University of Michigan where she earned her Master’s degree in Health and Healthcare Research. She completed the Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, and returned to the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor of Surgery.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Harbaugh’s clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of benign and neoplastic diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. She has a particular interest in the use of laparoscopic and robotic techniques for the management of colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Harbaugh 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 Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Harbaugh is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.
Taubman Center
Dr. Napolitano is Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, Acute Care Surgery (Trauma, Burns, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery), Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (6 fellows annually) and Associate Chair for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Napolitano is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery as well as Surgical Critical Care. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM), and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Napolitano is a member and holds leadership positions in numerous professional organizations in surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Napolitano is Vice-Chancellor of the Board of Regents of the ACCM. She is past-Chair of the Surgical Section of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and was SCCM Congress Co-Chair in 2006. She served as Chair of the Committee on Perioperative Care for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) from 2003-2005. She is past-Chair of the Multi-Institutional Trials Committee and a member of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management. She is Secretary of the Surgical Infection Society. She is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Committee on Acute Care Surgery. She is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons, and American Surgical Association, among others. She participates nationally in many organizations, and is a member of the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP) Committee of the ACS and a member of the Steering Committee of the ACS Fundamentals of Surgery Resident Curriculum Committee. She is a member of the national Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) and CMS Technical Expert Panels for Respiratory and Infection, with the goal of reducing surgical complications by 25% by 2010. Dr. Napolitano received the 2002 Association of Women Surgeons Distinguished Member Award, awarded to a member that exemplifies the ideals and mission of the association. Other honors include Surgical Critical Care Educator of the Year Award (1998, 1999, 2000) from University of Maryland, and the Surgery Teacher of the Year Award in 1999 and 2001. She has been a mentor to a number of research fellows at the surgical resident and fellow level and her research group has received numerous awards, including the annual Resident Paper Competition of the ACS Committee on Trauma, SCCM Best Paper award, and numerous others. Dr. Napolitano has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications, over 50 book chapters, and has been an invited lecturer at many national/international symposia and Visiting Professor at many institutions over the course of her career.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Napolitano's clinical interests are in the areas of general surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Napolitano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Napolitano is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
Taubman Center
"Matthew J. DiMagno, MD, AGAF, received his bachelor's degree from Macalester College, a medical degree from the University of Minnesota and training in internal medicine from the University of Michigan. He went on to complete both a fellowship in gastroenterology and a post-doctoral fellowship in experimental pancreatitis at the University of Michigan. After completing fellowship training, Dr. DiMagno joined the faculty 2001 at Michigan, where he is Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. He serves as a medical pancreatologist, director of the Comprehensive Pancreas Program (2018-) and the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) Center of Excellence for pancreatitis (2022-), GI director of the adult cystic fibrosis program (2014-), and recent director for the general gastroenterology clinic (2014-2022).Dr. DiMagno has an active clinical research program which has received funding from the federal government to support research in acute and chronic pancreatitis.Dr. DiMagno has coauthored 76 peer-reviewed manuscripts, reviews and book chapters. He serves on several editorial boards.Dr. DiMagno has served as Medical Director, The National Pancreas Foundation State Chapter of Michigan (2016-2022), Chair of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Council Pancreatic Disorders Section Committee (2014-16), and Chair of the nominating committee for the AGA Institute Council Pancreatic Disorders Section Committee (2016-19).Dr. DiMagno has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology. He has also directed local, annual educational events for patients and caregivers (2016-2021), focused on pancreatic disorders. His clinical expertise is recognized by election to the University of Michigan (UofM) Department of Internal Medicine Clinical Excellence Society, entitled, Academiae Laureati Medici (2018), election to the roster of ""Best Doctors"" since 2015, and recognition as one of 10 Gastroenterologists focused on pancreatic disorders & diseases by Becker’s Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Review in 2014.". Dr. Dimagno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dimagno is board certified in Gastroenterology.
Taubman Center
Andrew Read is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Read is rated as an Advanced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Tenesmus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
University Of Michigan Medical Center
Samantha Hendren is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hendren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
Briarwood Health Associates
Darashana Punglia is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Punglia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Punglia is board certified in Gastroenterology.
Briarwood Health Associates
Andrea Todisco is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Todisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
University Hospital
Ammar Hassan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Jeremy Adler is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Adler 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Adam Cardullo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Cardullo 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 Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cardullo is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Anushree Algotar is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Algotar 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 Gastroschisis, Delayed Growth, Malnutrition, and Short Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Algotar is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Taubman Center
Dr. Chey received his BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree & training in internal medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan. Since completing this fellowship, Dr. Chey has remained at the University of Michigan, where he is H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology, Professor of Nutrition Sciences, and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Chey runs a very active clinical research group which has received funding from federal and private sources. Dr. Chey has authored more than 400 manuscripts, reviews and book chapters yielding an H-index of 50. He is former Co-editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2010-2016) and serves on the editorial boards of several other journals. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and in 2026, will become President of the American College of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation and IFFGD. He has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology, and has been elected to the roster of Best Doctors since 2001 and America's™ Top Doctors since 2009. Dr. Chey has received numerous awards including the Berk-Fise Award for outstanding clinical service from the ACG, the Distinguished Clinician Award from the AGA, Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award, Dean’s Award for Innovation and Commercialization, and the Healio Disruptive Innovator Award. Dr. Chey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chey is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Taubman Center
Shanti Eswaran is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Eswaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eswaran is board certified in Gastroenterology.
Taubman Center
Eric D. Shah MD MBA FACG is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Shah is director of the Michigan Medicine GI Physiology Laboratories. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shah is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Taubman Center
Dr. Kwon joined the Division of Gastroenterology in 2005 and is currently a Clinical Professor. He received his bachelor's degree from Amherst College and his medical degree from UCLA Medical School. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and his gastroenterology fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). He also completed his advanced endoscopy fellowship at the combined BWH and Massachusetts General Hospital program. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kwon is currently the Director of Advanced Endoscopy, Program Director for the Advanced Endoscopy fellowship, and Co-director of the Comprehensive Pancreas Program. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Michigan Chapter of the National Pancreas Foundation. He is a principal investigator in several independently funded research studies and has been an author on over 100 publications, including multiple research studies, national guidelines, and book chapters. He is a sought-after speaker, having served as invited faculty at multiple regional, national and international courses. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Kwon is board certified in Gastroenterology.
Taubman Center
Mary Takami is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Takami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Taubman Center
Beth Manoogian is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Manoogian 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Cholangitis, and Colonoscopy.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026


















