The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in Reston, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 87 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near Reston, VA. Of these, 80 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Lawrence E. Stern
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Fairfax Colon And Rectal Surgery

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

    Lawrence Stern is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General 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.

    Katherine W. Khalifeh
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave, Suite 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.5 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.

    Christina L. Cheng
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Fairfax Colon And Rectal Surgery

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

    Christina Cheng is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General 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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    Kimberly A. Matzie
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Fairfax Colon And Rectal Surgery

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

    Kimberly Matzie is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General 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.

    Caroline Sanchez
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

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

    Caroline Sanchez is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General 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.

    Rebekah S. Kim
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Fairfax Colon And Rectal Surgery

    2710 Prosperity Ave, 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah Kim is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General 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.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Reston Surgery Center LP

    1860 Town Center Dr Ste G100, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emil Valle is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Valle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Axelrad is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Axelrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Macroamylasemia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shilen Lakhani is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Lakhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Plotner is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Plotner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Plotner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Trevino is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Trevino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Trevino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minal Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Wolke is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Wolke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonic Malakoplakia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, 
    Reston, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eduardo Noguera is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Noguera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Loudoun Medical Group PC

    46440 Benedict Dr Ste 107, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8245 Boone Blvd Ste 600, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Pappas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Homocystinuria, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

    Nitin K. Sardana
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Gastro Health

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Sardana is an Internal Medicine specialist and 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.

    Asma P. Khapra
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (5.3 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.

    Nisha Chand
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    46169 Westlake Dr, 200, 
    Sterling, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu

    Nisha Chand is a Gastroenterologist in Sterling, Virginia. Dr. Chand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Indigestion.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery PC

    2710 Prosperity Ave Ste 200, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (8.5 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.

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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 Reston, 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 Reston, 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 Reston, 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 Reston, 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 Reston, 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 Reston, 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 Reston, 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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