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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near San Antonio, TX. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Community Medicine Associates

      903 W Martin St, Ms 49 2, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mahesh Gajendran is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gajendran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

      The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

      903 W Martin St, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients

      Chandraprakash Umapathy is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Umapathy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Umapathy is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

      903 W Martin St, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Denise Dahm is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Dahm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gout, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dahm is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      520 E Euclid Ave, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammad Taheri is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Taheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      Community Medicine Associates

      1055 Ada St, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Naga Ellanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Ellanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Ellanti is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      El Centro Del Barrio Inc

      6315 S Zarzamora St, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Rafael Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Family Medicine

      El Centro Del Barrio Inc

      6315 S Zarzamora St, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Norma Parra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Parra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Parra is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paresh Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Harsh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Indigestion, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Physician Primecare, Inc

      1248 Austin Hwy, Suite 214, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      April Hain-Trevino is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hain-Trevino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      4410 Medical Dr Ste 540, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maan Khatib is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Khatib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Morning Sickness, Gastritis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

      Methodist Physician Practices PLLC

      7700 Floyd Curl Dr, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      James Prieto is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Prieto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Prieto is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      4410 Medical Dr, Suite 540, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Catherine Brigman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Brigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Brigman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Clinic Of San Antonio PA

      8550 Datapoint Dr, Suite Ll100, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Russell Havranek is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Havranek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine

      Wellmed Medical Group PA

      6157 Nw Loop 410, 124 Wellmed At Ingram Park, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Thilina Marasinghe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Marasinghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Marasinghe is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

      8300 Floyd Curl Dr, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher De Jesus is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. De Jesus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Levator Syndrome, and Tenesmus. Dr. De Jesus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeff Bullock is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bullock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregg Wendorf is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

      5223 Hamilton Wolfe Rd, 
      San Antonio, TX 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Babusai Rapaka is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Rapaka has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Colonic Malakoplakia, Indigestion, and Portal Hypertension. Dr. Rapaka 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 San Antonio, TX?

      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 San Antonio, TX?

      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 San Antonio, TX?

      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 San Antonio, TX?

      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 San Antonio, TX?

      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 San Antonio, TX?

      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 San Antonio, TX?

      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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