The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Crystal River, FL

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Crystal River, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Ascites near Crystal River, FL. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Trupti Shinde is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Shinde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shinde is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anil Ram is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Ram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ram is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lakshmipathi Reddi is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Reddi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Reddi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Gastroenterology Associates

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sreekanth Chandrupatla is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Chandrupatla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chandrupatla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates - Crystal River

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hellstern is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Hellstern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Bikkasani Ram Hellstern And Chandrupatla MDPA

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Eihab H Tawfik MD PA

    7562 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Mendizabal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Mendizabal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, High Cholesterol, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siddharth Mathur is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Gastroenterology

    6152 W Corporate Oaks Dr, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barrett Wallis is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Wallis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    TGMG Primary Care & Gynecology

    7006 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghassan Hasan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Anu R. Tatambhotla MD PA

    4049 S Ohio Ave, 
    Homosassa, FL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anuradha Tatambhotla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Homosassa, Florida. Dr. Tatambhotla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    County Radiology Associates LLC

    8303 S Suncoast Blvd, 
    Homosassa, FL 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Herron is a Radiologist in Homosassa, Florida. Dr. Herron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Baker Cyst.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    West Florida Medical Associates PA

    11707 N Williams St, 
    Dunnellon, FL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ulhas Deven is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dunnellon, Florida. Dr. Deven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Deven is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Citrus Primary Care Inc.

    7945 S Suncoast Blvd Ste A, 
    Homosassa, FL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Lowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Homosassa, Florida. Dr. Lowe has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    West Florida Medical Associates PA

    10489 N Florida Ave, 
    Citrus Springs, FL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Villacastin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Citrus Springs, Florida. Dr. Villacastin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Villacastin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Citrus Gastroenterology PA

    3653 E Forest Dr, 
    Inverness, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Johannes Martensson is a Gastroenterologist in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Martensson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Martensson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Crystal River, FL?

    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 Crystal River, FL?

    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 Crystal River, FL?

    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 Crystal River, FL?

    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 Crystal River, FL?

    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 Crystal River, FL?

    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 Crystal River, FL?

    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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