The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 150 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Missouri, US. Of these, 146 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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150 providers found
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Farmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Farmer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Tenesmus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Opioid Induced Constipation, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Farmer is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. Dr. Farmer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgery Associates - Gladstone

    6060 N Oak Trfy Ste 101, 
    Gladstone,, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients

    Benyamine Mizrahi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Gladstone,, Missouri. Dr. Mizrahi 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mizrahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Women's Health-Carthage

    3114 Medical Park Dr, 
    Carthage, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Deffenbaugh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Carthage, Missouri. Dr. Deffenbaugh is rated as a Distinguished 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Deffenbaugh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Carondelet Physician Services Inc

    100 NW Mock Ave Ste 200, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Mccormick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mccormick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Meng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Kuennen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kuennen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Enlarged Liver, and Fish-Eye Disease. Dr. Kuennen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Keys Health Direct Primary Care

    1604 NW Mock Ave Ste B, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Demarco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Demarco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Demarco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Community Medical Associates

    130 E Lockling St, 
    Brookfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brookfield, Missouri. Dr. Williams 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Duana Meseyton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Meseyton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Meseyton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Joslin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Joslin 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 High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, and Obesity. Dr. Joslin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Dynamic Horizons LLC

    8417 Clint Dr, 
    Belton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Lersch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Belton, Missouri. Dr. Lersch is rated as an Experienced 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obesity in Children. Dr. Lersch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Adrian Delaney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Delaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Delaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Bollinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bollinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, and Xanthoma. Dr. Bollinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Northland Family Care

    9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Roney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Roney 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Empyema, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Roney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Granger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Granger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Granger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus

    Associated Medical Arts

    504 N Sturgeon St, 
    Montgomery City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Rothermich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Montgomery City, Missouri. Dr. Rothermich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rothermich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    John Fitzgibbon Professional Building

    2301 S Highway 65, 
    Marshall, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marshall, Missouri. Dr. Ryan 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Chapman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Northwest Health Services Inc.

    2303 Village Dr, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Sedlacek is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Sedlacek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, and Swallowing Difficulty.

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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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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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