The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in gardendale, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in Ascites near gardendale, AL. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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138 providers found
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vincentian Physician Services

    2217 Decatur Hwy, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Shaffer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Vincentian Physician Services

    2217 Decatur Hwy, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miles Gresham is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Gresham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gresham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Ascites, Thrombectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Birmingham P.C.

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 225, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    William Lopez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S Ste 380, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendan Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcguire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria, Liver Failure, Watermelon Stomach, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Shoreibah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Shoreibah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shoreibah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Massoud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Massoud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meagan Gray is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angus Baird is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Baird is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo. Dr. Baird is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Siegal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Siegal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Siegal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julian Druhan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Druhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Druhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Embry is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Embry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1. Dr. Embry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Millican is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Millican is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastroparesis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajeshwar Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alison Daggett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Daggett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Stroke, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Daggett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Corkern is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Corkern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Corkern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Pava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Barefield is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Barefield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Morning Sickness, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Barefield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tundun Babalola is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Babalola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babalola is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Ascites?

    Ascites is the build-up of fluid in the space between the lining of the abdomen and abdominal organs.

    When should I see an Ascites doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 an Ascites doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 Ascites doctors near gardendale, AL?

    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 Ascites doctors near gardendale, AL?

    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 an Ascites doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 Ascites doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ascites 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 an Ascites doctor near gardendale, AL?

    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 Ascites 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 Ascites 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 Ascites doctors near gardendale, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ascites 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 an Ascites doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ascites 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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