The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors in Ohio, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 375 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Ohio, US. Of these, 345 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Donald Kirby
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kirby is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kirby has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Lindsey Russell
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Russell is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Russell has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Malabsorption, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

    Michael Kirsch
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology, Concord Township

    7530 Fredle Drive, 
    Concord Township, OH 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kirsch is a Gastroenterologist in Concord Township, Ohio. Dr. Kirsch has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Jean-paul Achkar
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-paul Achkar is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Achkar has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Ganesh V. Kakarlapudi
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Cincinnati GI

    2055 Hospital Drive, Suite 325, 
    Batavia, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ganesh Kakarlapudi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Batavia, Ohio. Dr. Kakarlapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kakarlapudi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    North Shore Anesthesia Limited LLC

    850 Columbia Rd Ste 200, 
    Westlake, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Naem is an Internal Medicine provider in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Naem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Kristen Ban
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Ban is a Colorectal Surgeon in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Ban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Jacob Sadik
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

    30701 Clemens Road, 
    Westlake, OH 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Sadik is a Gastroenterologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Sadik has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Michael Cline
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    South Pointe Medical Office Building B

    20050 Harvard Avenue, 
    Warrensville Heights, OH 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Cline is a Gastroenterologist in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Dr. Cline has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastrectomy, and Ileostomy.

    David Lever
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lever is a Gastroenterologist in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Lever has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Pamela Leone
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Hepatology

    Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

    30701 Clemens Road, 
    Westlake, OH 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish

    Pamela Leone is a Hepatologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Leone has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Hermann Kessler
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Hermann Kessler is a Colorectal Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Bret Lashner
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bret Lashner is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lashner has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Jessica Philpott
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Philpott is a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Philpott has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Mark R. Jennings
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Mercy Health — General And Laparoscopic Surgery, West

    3300 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 2010, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Jennings is a General Surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Jennings is currently accepting new patients.

    Samita Garg
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Samita Garg is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Garg has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Joseph Trunzo
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    20455 Lorain Rd Ste 301, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Trunzo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Trunzo 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, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Andrew Grubic
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    South Pointe Medical Office Building B

    20050 Harvard Avenue, 
    Warrensville Heights, OH 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Grubic is a General Surgeon in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Dr. Grubic has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastrostomy.

    Arielle Kanters
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Arielle Kanters is a Colorectal Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kanters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Gregory Powell
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Hillcrest Medical Building Atrium

    6770 Mayfield Road, 
    Mayfield Hts, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Powell is a Gastroenterologist in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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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