The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Chesapeake, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Chesapeake, VA. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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63 providers found
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Ips Of Tidewater LLC

    112 Gainsborough Sq Ste 200, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Domanski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Domanski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Ips Of Tidewater LLC

    112 Gainsborough Sq Ste 200, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shoba Mendu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Mendu 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Urology Of Virginia PC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Ricketts is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Ricketts 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 101, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Howerton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Howerton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 100, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Payman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Payman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Urology Of Virginia PC

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 202, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Williams 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 Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Tidewater Gastroenterology PLLC

    661 Independence Pkwy Ste 120, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Felix Tiongco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Tiongco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Visceromegaly, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1405 Kempsville Rd, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angel Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    825 Fairfax Ave Ste 610, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexa Soult is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Soult 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 Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Moir is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Moir is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Pectus Excavatum, Biliary Hypoplasia, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Dedicated Care Center

    301 Riverview Ave Ste 900, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celestia Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Robert C Blackwood MD Inc

    1201 Lake James Dr Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Blackwood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Blackwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters

    601 Childrens Ln, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sameer Lapsia is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Lapsia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Tenesmus, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    General Surgery

    Office

    825 Fairfax Ave Ste 610, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jimmie Collins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced 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 Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    5320 Providence Rd Ste 301-101, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keisha Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3925 Portsmouth Blvd, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Abdelshaheed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Abdelshaheed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Portsmouth Community Health

    3415 Granby St, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Markovic is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Markovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    First Care PC

    4053 Taylor Rd Ste K, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mansukhlal Ramolia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Ramolia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Whitney Brooks is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    885 Kempsville Rd Ste 114, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Thiwan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Thiwan 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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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