The 20 Best Tenesmus Doctors Near Me in vancouver, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Tenesmus near vancouver, WA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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30 providers found
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Legacy Medical Group-Colon & Rectal Surgery At Salmon Creek

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 340, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Khayree Butler is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Butler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    100 E 33rd St Ste 206, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Koscinska is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Koscinska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Koscinska is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    9701 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margot Herman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Herman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    9701 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Rodriguez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vancouver Clinic Endoscopy Ctr

    700 NE 87th Ave, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Wilson-Chiru is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Wilson-Chiru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wilson-Chiru is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5005 NE Sandy Blvd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Chitwood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Chitwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Chitwood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Providence St Vincent Heart Clinics Cardiology Portland Clinic

    800 SW 13th Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Richa Uppal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Crisis, and Hyperventilation. Dr. Uppal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Legacy Medical Group-Colon & Rectal Surgery At Good Samaritan

    2222 NW Lovejoy St Ste 601 Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alizah Rotramel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rotramel 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 Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Anal Fissure, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Rotramel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Legacy Medical Group-Colon & Rectal Surgery At Good Samaritan

    2222 NW Lovejoy St Ste 601 Office, 
    Portland,, OR 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Frankhouse is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland,, Oregon. Dr. Frankhouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Frankhouse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Broadway-A Department Of Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

    1600 NE Broadway St, 
    Portland, OR 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Weksler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Weksler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Insomnia, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Weksler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Northwest

    1130 NW 22nd Ave Ste 220, 
    Portland, OR 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ben Ly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Ly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Legacy Medical Group-Colon & Rectal Surgery At Salmon Creek

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 340, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Simons is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Simons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Simons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Salmon Creek Internal Medicine-A Department Of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2101 NE 139th St Ste 460, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Puterbaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Puterbaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Puterbaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Internal Medicine
    4212 Northeast Broadway, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janis Howatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Howatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Vertigo. Dr. Howatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    800 Southwest 13th Avenue, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Young Choi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    800 Southwest 13th Avenue, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Khine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Khine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Khine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    800 Southwest 13th Avenue, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Hyun is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hyun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Heartburn, and Gardner Syndrome. Dr. Hyun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1111 Northeast 99th Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Portland, OR 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    T Le is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Gardner Syndrome. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Family Medicine

    Legacy Medical Group-Family Wellness

    1000 SE Tech Center Dr Ste 120, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Hildebrand is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Hildebrand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Hildebrand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Tenesmus
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    501 SE 172nd Ave, 
    Vancouver, WA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Banny Wong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Wong 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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 vancouver, WA?

    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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