The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Rhode Island, US

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors in Rhode Island, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    The Miriam Hospital

    146 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Roth is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Colorectal Care Center Providence RI

    208 Collyer St Ste 301A, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Baysinger is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Baysinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bibek Saha is an Internal Medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Saha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Barrett Esophagus, Splenectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tian Gao is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Gao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valley Dreisbach is an Internal Medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dreisbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Kalmowitz is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Kalmowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Greenspan is an Internal Medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Greenspan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Obstetrical & Gynecological Assoc

    80 Beach St, 
    Westerly, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Connors is a Gastroenterologist in Westerly, Rhode Island. Dr. Connors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Mueller is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Heartburn, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Bristol County Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation LLC

    1180 Hope St, 
    Bristol, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Molineros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Molineros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are St. Anthony's Fire, Erysipelas, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Pedro Barros M.D. Inc

    1407 S County Trl Bldg 4, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Berthiaume is a Gastroenterologist in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Berthiaume is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Women & Infants Hospital-Obstetrics And Consultative Medicine

    100 Dudley St Fl 3, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nnenna Okpara is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Okpara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    360 Kingstown Rd Unit 200, 
    Narragansett, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dariusz Kostrzewa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Dr. Kostrzewa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Carcinoid Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Wood River Health

    823 Main St, 
    Hope Valley, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadia Duvilaire is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. Dr. Duvilaire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Lyme Disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202A, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harlan Rich is a Gastroenterologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Specialists Inc

    45 Wells St Ste 103, 
    Westerly, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Yolen is a Gastroenterologist in Westerly, Rhode Island. Dr. Yolen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Prime Healthcare Services Landmark LLC

    116 Eddie Dowling Hwy, 
    N Smithfield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Philips is a General Surgeon in N Smithfield, Rhode Island. Dr. Philips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Bristol County Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation LLC

    1180 Hope St, 
    Bristol, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Dennison is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Dennison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Cluster Headache, Fainting, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Greenwood Center

    1139 Main Ave, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Cavanaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Cavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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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