The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Adam D. Farmer
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Adam Farmer is a gastroenterologist who specializes in neurogastroenterology, caring for adult patients 18 and older. He treats various tertiary level neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic abdominal pain, functional dyspepsia, and constipation. Dr. Farmer leads a research program focused on novel neuromodulatory treatments. He is also interested in the gastroenterology manifestations of systemic disorders such as diabetes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Farmer has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers, contributed to 20 medical textbooks, and been cited more than 9,000 times by other researchers. Dr. Farmer is a professor with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology; European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility; American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society; International Association for the Study of Pain; and the Royal College of Physicians (London). Dr. Farmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Opioid Induced Constipation, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Fl 5, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wise is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Rubin is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, Small Bowel Resection, and Hepatectomy.

    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Karaisz is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Karaisz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3660 Vista Ave Ste 302AND, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danisa Clarrett is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Clarrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Actinomycosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Giao Vuong
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    6400 Clayton Road, Suite 216, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Giao Vuong, MD is a board certified gastroenterology physician. He graduated from Saint George's University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, Dr. Vuong became a fellow at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Vuong has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease, Motility Disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and a trainee at the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastenterological Association. ""Gastrointestinal disorders involve quite a large array of organs, causing many disorders and symptoms that can affect daily functioning and patient outcomes. The opportunity to care for patients with complex or end-stage organ diseases under the tutelage of world-renowned mentors has provided me the understanding that patients may be afraid or embarrassed to discuss such symptoms, and that treatment must be tailored to each patient individually. My goals are to treat my patients like family: remain open, honest, and amiable, while working together to deliver the most current therapies to improve their outcomes and quality of life.""". Dr. Vuong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Total Access Urgent Care PC

    6900 Chippewa St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edina Karahodzic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Karahodzic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Total Access Urgent Care PC

    6900 Chippewa St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lundy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lundy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Cellulitis, Tracheitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Total Access Urgent Care P.C.

    9556 Manchester Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mollie Spire is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Spire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Southern Illinois Endoscopy

    2810 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 716, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasantha Pai is a Gastroenterologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Anemia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    12401 Olive Blvd Ste 202, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Ha is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Suburban Surgical Associates Inc.

    555 N New Ballas Rd Ste 265, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Mendelow is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mendelow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    West County Surgicalspecialist

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 7011B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Galie is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Galie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    3878 Pershall Road, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Cornish is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cornish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, and Viral Pharyngitis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    10700 Manchester Rd Ste E, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandhya Kurian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kurian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Pharyngitis, Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Mercy Labs South LLC

    10010 Kennerly Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samer Al is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Specialist In Gastroenterology

    11525 Olde Cabin Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonard Weinstock is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Weinstock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    St Louis Medical Clinic PC

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 100B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maureen Stoffa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Stoffa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Hypercalcemia, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis, 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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