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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Durham, NC. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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    17 providers found
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Duke University Medical Center, Box 3913, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ziad Gellad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gellad is currently accepting new patients.

      Angela N. Hutzenbuhler
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      I am thrilled to return to Duke Health after my recent retirement to provide much-needed part-time endoscopy services and improve access to colon cancer screening and surveillance. I first came to Duke from Kansas in 1989 and loved the pine trees and people so much that I never went back. I was the first female gastroenterologist (and 20 weeks pregnant) when I started private practice in Raleigh in 1994. After nearly 30 years of uninterrupted service to my beloved patients in central North Carolina, I retired in January 2024. It was difficult to give up my passion for gastroenterology, colonoscopy, and patient interaction. I am eager to return with a schedule that allows me to travel more with my husband. I enjoy meeting patients and easing their anxiety through rapport and detailed explanations. A little humor and hand-holding also help. I love safely removing large polyps.I have two grown children; my daughter is a physical rehabilitation PA in RDU, and my son is a game quality control specialist in Austin, Texas. My passions include crosswords, concerts, Broadway shows, sporting events, and traveling. Dr. Hutzenbuhler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Richard K. Wood
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      23+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      I’m a general gastroenterologist and treat a wide range of GI problems, but my area of specialty is in esophageal disorders. I see patients who may have swallowing disorders, hard-to-control acid reflux disease, or disorders or problems with the muscles of their esophagus. I also see patients with Barrett's esophagus, which is a gastroesophageal reflux disease where the lining of the esophagus may change over long periods of time. We need to treat it to prevent patients from getting esophageal cancer. It is important to establish a level of trust and have compassion for patients, making sure they feel that I’m completely invested in what’s important for them, doing everything to get to the right answers of what’s causing their symptoms, and coming up with a plan that works best to treat their problem. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Daniella A. Zipkin
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Duke Outpatient Clinic

      4220 N Roxboro St, 
      Durham, NC 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      I practice patient-centered, evidence-based medicine. I use a motivational style to support patients in making positive changes for health. As an educator in the internal medicine program, I supervise and teach our residents throughout their training. As chair of the Evidence-Based Medicine Task Force for the Society of General Internal Medicine, I work toward communicating evidence effectively to improve patient care on a national level. Dr. Zipkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Lincoln Community Health Center Incorporated

      1301 Fayetteville St, 
      Durham, NC 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cathleen Melton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Melton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Melton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      2100 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joanne Wilson is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

      Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Antiel is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Antiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Antiel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

      2701 Pickett Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sabrina Mentock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mentock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Mentock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

      2701 Pickett Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hungarian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Feyisayo Adeyina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adeyina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Adeyina is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

      2701 Pickett Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jose Guillem is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Guillem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Guillem is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yolanda Scarlett is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Scarlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Scarlett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Avance Care PA

      12341 Strickland Rd, Ste102, 
      Raleigh, NC 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ayesha Nasir is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Nasir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Nasir is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Avance Care PA

      12341 Strickland Rd, Ste102, 
      Raleigh, NC 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Raleigh Durham Medical Group PA

      97 Cornerstone Dr, 
      Cary, NC 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Wenzlik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Wenzlik 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, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Wenzlik is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Raleigh Durham Medical Group PA

      97 Cornerstone Dr, 
      Cary, NC 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shireesha Sangineni is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Sangineni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Sangineni is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 does MediFind rank Tenesmus doctors near Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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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