The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Nashville, TN. Of these, 145 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Sullivan Digestive Center

    2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 108, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Sullivan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastritis. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Kretschmar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Kretschmar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kretschmar is board certified in American Board Of Lifestyle Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine . Dr. Kretschmar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Endoscopy Center North

    629 Delozier Way # 100, 
    Powell, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meade Edmunds-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Edmunds-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Edmunds-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Health

    217 E High Street, Suite 200, 
    Lebanon, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Stamps is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lebanon, Tennessee. Dr. Stamps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Stamps is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colon & Rectal Surgical Assoc. Of Nashville

    345 23rd Ave N, Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Aston is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Aston is rated as an Advanced 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 Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Aston is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Aston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Health

    Madison, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Somali, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Osman Gabure is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madison, Tennessee. Dr. Gabure is rated as an Advanced 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 Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Tenesmus, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Gabure is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Colorectal Center

    2100 Church St, Ste 225, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sree Suryadevara is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Suryadevara 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 Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Suryadevara is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Suryadevara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Heritage Medical Associates: 222 Medical Office Building

    222 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Parker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6799 Great Oaks Rd Ste 250, 
    Germantown, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tommy Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Germantown, Tennessee. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    145 Innovation Dr # 1, 
    Jackson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Mahalati is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Mahalati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mahalati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    15463 S First St, 
    Milan, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Hoppers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Milan, Tennessee. Dr. Hoppers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Flu, Empyema, and Shingles. Dr. Hoppers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Physicians & Surgeons Inc.

    215 S Cedar Ln, 
    Pulaski, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Savage is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pulaski, Tennessee. Dr. Savage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, Bronchitis, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Savage is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Fast Pace Medical Clinic PLLC

    2166 E Broadway Ave, 
    Maryville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Gardner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Flu, Sinusitis, and COVID-19. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    110 Saint Blaise Rd Ste 200, 
    Gallatin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Bronchitis. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Preferred Anesthesia LLC

    22024 Rhea County Hwy, 
    Spring City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Yager is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spring City, Tennessee. Dr. Yager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Yager is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    The Frist Clinic At Tristar Centennial-Suite 400

    2400 Patterson St Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Regina Bowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, 
    Maryville, TN 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Renee Hyatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hyatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Hyatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Jackson Clinic PA

    2863 Highway 45 Byp, 
    Jackson, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kellie Wilding is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Wilding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Subacute Combined Degeneration, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Wilding is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6799 Great Oaks Rd Ste 250, 
    Germantown, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Franklin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Germantown, Tennessee. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Bronchitis. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Northside Medical Professionals PC

    1605 Nashville Hwy Ste 200, 
    Columbia, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Belinda Bart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Bart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Cellulitis. Dr. Bart 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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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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