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    MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Arlington, VA. Of these, 83 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    92 providers found
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Experienced in Tenesmus

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      106 Irving St Nw 4200, Mmg At Whc, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nikiya Asamoah-Clark is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Asamoah-Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Pediatrics | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Pediatrics | Gastroenterology
      111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Hayes is a Pediatrics specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Delayed Growth, Encopresis, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 9, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Stein is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, and Hemorrhoids.

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      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery

      MedStar Health: Colon And Rectal Surgery At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

      3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcus Oosenbrug is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oosenbrug is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

      2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ramsey Daher is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Daher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Internal Medicine
      5401 Macarthur Blvd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Marta A. Schneider is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Schneider earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at St. Francis Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Rickets, Osteomalacia, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Enlarged Liver, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care A Division Of Washington Gastroenterology

      Washington, DC 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Julio Salcedo is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Colorectal Surgery

      MedStar Health: Colon And Rectal Surgery At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

      106 Irving St NW Ste 2100N, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Preetha Ali is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia, LLC

      1800 N Beauregard St, Suite 200, 
      Alexandria, VA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arunan Vamadevan is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Vamadevan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      110 Irving St Nw, Room 3a-3, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitesh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tenesmus, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati 
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

      5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T90, Suite T90, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Kirsh, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Capital Digestive Care. Dr. Kirsh received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and completed his residency at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kirsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Naveen K. Gupta
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Ajay Bakhshi MD LLC

      9406 Old Georgetown Road, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Naveen Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Angelica Nocerino is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nocerino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Center Of Northern Virginia Ltd

      1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 204, 
      Arlington, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Truc Trinh is a Gastroenterologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Indigestion, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Center Of Northern Virginia Ltd

      1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 204, 
      Arlington, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Diego Kuperschmit is a Gastroenterologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Kuperschmit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Center Of Northern Virginia Ltd

      1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 204, 
      Arlington, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gabriel Herman is a Gastroenterologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Gastroenterology Center Of Northern Virginia Ltd

      1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 204, 
      Arlington, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pradeep Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group LLC

      1715 N George Mason Dr, 410 Vhc Physician Group Ga, 
      Arlington, VA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Omer Shahab is a Gastroenterologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Shahab has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Ascites.

      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Tenesmus
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care LLC

      2021 K St Nw, Suite T 110 Metroploitan, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Musselman is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Musselman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, and Diverticular Disease.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Arlington, VA?

      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 Arlington, VA?

      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 Arlington, VA?

      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 Arlington, VA?

      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 Arlington, VA?

      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 Arlington, VA?

      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 Arlington, VA?

      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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