The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors in Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 286 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Virginia, US. Of these, 255 are Experienced and 31 are Advanced.

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286 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    University Of Virginia Physicians Group

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Schirmer is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Schirmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Schirmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narayan Dharel is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Dharel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon And Rectal Surgery

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Stern is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Moir is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Moir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Pectus Excavatum, Biliary Hypoplasia, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave, Suite 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Khalifeh is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Khalifeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Cheng is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1031 Care Way, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Detrane is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Detrane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    3000 Coliseum Dr Ste 200, 
    Hampton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Fitzharris is a General Surgeon in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Fitzharris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chetan Pai is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Esophagitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anwar Dudekula is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Dudekula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    1080 First Colonial Rd Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Rudolph is a Colorectal Surgeon in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rudolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dong Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Anemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wong is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2075 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 512, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leanelle Goldstein is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Colvin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Colvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    825 Fairfax Ave Ste 610, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexa Soult is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Soult is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Matzie is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Matzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Specialists

    8700 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 270, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Charron is a Colorectal Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Charron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amandeep Kalra is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Occipital Horn Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 305, 
    Suffolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Glanville is a Colorectal Surgeon in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Glanville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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