The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Fairfax, VA

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The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors near Fairfax, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Fairfax, VA. Of these, 77 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave, Suite 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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 And Rectal Surgery

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah Kim is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Bowel Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health - Fairfax

    3028 Javier Rd Ste 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asma Khapra is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Khapra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Capitol Anesthesia Group LLC

    3028 Javier Rd Ste 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Hegab is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Hegab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Indigestion, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health -

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmood Abedi is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Abedi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health -

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Sardana is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sardana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia LLC

    3028 Javier Rd Ste 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iris Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia LLC

    3028 Javier Rd Ste 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishant Ramadorai is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Ramadorai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3020 Hamaker Ct Ste 403, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Fecanin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Fecanin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top area of expertise is Tenesmus.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave, Suite 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Sanchez is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Cancer, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Fairfax Hospital Children Kidney Center

    3299 Woodburn Rd Ste 220, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health -

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremias Tan is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health -

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bezawit Tekola is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tekola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health -

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Behzad Kalaghchi is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kalaghchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Northern Virginia LLC

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonya Adams is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health -

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Balba is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Balba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Colonoscopy.

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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 near Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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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