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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Asheville, NC. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    16 providers found
      Advanced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Kendral Adkisson
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Kendral Adkisson
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Kendral Adkisson is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Adkisson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Jessica M. Fisher
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Jessica M. Fisher
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Russian, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Fisher is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Charles W. Shrode
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Charles W. Shrode
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Shrode is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Shrode is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shrode is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Brendon M. O'connell
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Brendon M. O'connell
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Brendon O'connell is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. O'connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. O'connell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Angela M. Meyer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Angela M. Meyer
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Angela Meyer is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. William R. Harlan
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. William R. Harlan
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Harlan is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Harlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Harlan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Michael Heacock
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Michael Heacock
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Heacock is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Heacock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Chelsea C. Jacobs
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Chelsea C. Jacobs
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chelsea Jacobs is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Portal Hypertension, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Isaac L. Jaben
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Isaac L. Jaben
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      191 Biltmore Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Isaac Jaben practices in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Jaben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Jaben is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Thomas W. Rennard
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Thomas W. Rennard
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Biltmore Medical Associates PA

      147 Asheland Ave, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      828-258-1188
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Rennard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Rennard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Empyema, Glossitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Rennard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Marina M. Macnamara
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Marina M. Macnamara
      Family Medicine

      Mountain Area Health Education Center Inc

      123 Hendersonville Rd, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      828-257-4290
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marina Macnamara is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Macnamara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Macnamara is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Mary V. Smith
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Mary V. Smith
      Internal Medicine

      Carolina Internal Medicine Associates PA

      4 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Suite 100, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      828-258-0397
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Mary Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. James P. Weaver
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. James P. Weaver
      Internal Medicine

      Carolina Internal Medicine Associates PA

      4 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Suite 100, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (3.0 miles away)
      828-258-0397
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      James Weaver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Evan T. Tiderington
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Evan T. Tiderington
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      15 Turtle Creek Dr, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (6.3 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Evan Tiderington is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Tiderington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Tiderington is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Andrew Dukowicz
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Andrew Dukowicz
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      15 Turtle Creek Dr, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (6.3 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Dukowicz is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Dukowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Brian Garvin
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Dr. Brian Garvin
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Partners PA

      15 Turtle Creek Dr, 
      Asheville, NC 
       (6.3 miles away)
      828-254-0881
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Garvin is a Gastroenterologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Garvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 do I find the best Tenesmus doctor near Asheville, NC?

      You can find a Tenesmus doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank Tenesmus doctors near Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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 Asheville, NC?

      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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