The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in houston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near houston, TX. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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27 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    931 Yale St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mouhamed Zufari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zufari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Zufari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required
    4100 S Sheperd Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harshinie Amaratunge is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Amaratunge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Amaratunge is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Clinic Of Houston Llp

    1701 Sunset Blvd, 
    Houston,, TX 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dugan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Dugan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Berdon Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

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

    Greater Houston Gastroenterology

    4100 S Shepherd Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Raijman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Raijman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Raijman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    4100 S Sheperd Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dang Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brian C. Douglas MD PA

    6624 Fannin St, Ste 2560, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Douglas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giardia Infection, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Tenesmus. Dr. Douglas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Meriwether is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Meriwether is rated as an Experienced 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 Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Meriwether is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Houston Colon - Med Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1404, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Weaver is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Weaver 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 Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates

    6550 Fannin St Ste 1201, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gulchin Ergun is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ergun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ergun is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Referral may be required

    Houston Colon-Med Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1404, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia Alagugurusamy is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Alagugurusamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis. Dr. Alagugurusamy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates

    6550 Fannin St Ste 1201, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Schiesser is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Schiesser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schiesser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Houston, TX

    3400 Bissonnet St Ste 100, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Feuer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Feuer is rated as an Experienced 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 Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Chronic Cough, and Mitral Valve Prolapse.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Houston Medical Care PA

    5568 Weslayan St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nita Singhal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Singhal 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 H1N1 Influenza, Flu, Tracheitis, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2450 Fondren Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Lang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    UT Physicians

    5420 Dashwood Dr Ste 100, 
    Houston, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Nowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

    Maurice Haddad, MD

    5050 Crenshaw Rd, Ste 200, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Maurice Haddad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    4450 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Ste H2, 
    Pasadena, TX 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rukan Daccak is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. Dr. Daccak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastritis, Indigestion, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Daccak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    7789 Southwest Fwy, Ste 300, 
    Houston, TX 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aakash Gajjar is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gajjar 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Gajjar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1140 Westmont Dr, Ste 350, 
    Houston, TX 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Harsadbhai Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastritis, Visceromegaly, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Ste 98, 
    Houston, TX 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Ying Gu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Shingles, and Bronchitis. Dr. Gu 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 houston, 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 houston, 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 houston, 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 houston, 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 houston, 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 houston, 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 houston, 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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