The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esmat Sadeddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sadeddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    University Health Truman Medical Center

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Keeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Keeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cellulitis, Asthma, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    University Health Gastroenterology Clinic

    2301 Holmes St Fl 3, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tariku Woldey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Woldey 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 Crohn's Disease, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Luke's GI Specialists

    4321 Washington St Ste 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreeni Jonnalagadda is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jonnalagadda 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 Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Sanderse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sanderse 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 Cystic Fibrosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Providence Medical Group Argentine

    1420 S 42nd St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Appl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Appl 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1300 NW Briarcliff Pkwy Ste 150, 
    Riverside, MO 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Schnell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Schnell 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Research Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gretchen Beer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Beer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 102, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Able is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Able is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    The Endoscopy Center North

    5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Shireman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shireman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Centerwell Gladstone

    5121 N Antioch Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dirk Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Thompson 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 Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wylie De Vera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. De Vera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Tangier Disease.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sofia Ligard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ligard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Obesity in Children, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josiah Greer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Greer 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 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Bollinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. 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.

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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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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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