The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in ocean, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near ocean, NJ. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
    Oakhurst, NJ 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Penny Turtel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Turtel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Turtel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Turtel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    HMH - Gastroenterology - Neptune

    1945 Route 33, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 
    Neptune, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Leon Kogan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Kogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kogan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    145 Wyckoff Rd Ste 201, 
    Eatontown, NJ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Gorcey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Eatontown, New Jersey. Dr. Gorcey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gorcey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1907 Highway 35, Suite 1, 
    Oakhurst, NJ 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Offers Telehealth

    Junsuke Maki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Dr. Maki 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Maki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    142 Route 35, 
    Eatontown, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisarg Mehta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Eatontown, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HMH - Gastroenterology - Neptune

    1945 Route 33, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 
    Neptune, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sameer Dhalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Dhalla 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 Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Stent Placement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dhalla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dhalla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    222 Schanck Road, Suite 302, 
    Freehold, NJ 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Geller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Geller is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Geller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Geller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    222 Schanck Road, Suite 302, 
    Freehold, NJ 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kunal Gupta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Gupta 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 Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    222 Schanck Road, Suite 302, 
    Freehold, NJ 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Brown is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Heartburn, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    222 Schanck Road, Suite 302, 
    Freehold, NJ 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Nadler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Nadler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nadler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nadler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    Marc Mehlman

    1029 Sycamore Ave, 
    Tinton Falls, NJ 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillipa Woodriffe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Dr. Woodriffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Srinivasa R Movva, MD PV

    1041 Route 36, Suite 300, 
    Atlantic Highlands, NJ 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivasa Movva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Dr. Movva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Movva is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1640 Route 88, Suite 202, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Tangorra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Tangorra 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 Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Varices, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tangorra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tangorra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1640 Route 88, Suite 202, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Cerefice is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Cerefice is rated as an Experienced 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 Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cerefice is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cerefice is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    208 Jack Martin Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tarun Bhandari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Bhandari 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 Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bhandari is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jane Park is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Govardhana Yannam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Yannam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Yannam is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Yannam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    HMH - Primary Care - Brick - 2211 Route 88

    2211 Route 88, Suite 15, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rothberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Rothberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Assoicates

    208 Jack Martin Boulevard, Building C1, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Eugene Zurkovsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Zurkovsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zurkovsky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zurkovsky is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near ocean, NJ?

    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 ocean, NJ?

    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 ocean, NJ?

    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 ocean, NJ?

    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 ocean, NJ?

    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 ocean, NJ?

    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 ocean, NJ?

    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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