The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Tampa, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 233 doctor with experience in Ascites near Tampa, FL. Of these, 176 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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233 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Stern Drake Isbell And Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Murtagh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Murtagh is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Murtagh is board certified in AB Radiology - Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology General.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Stern Drake Isbell And Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Bernstein is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Bernstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Bernstein is board certified in AB Radiology - Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology General.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    North Tampa Radiology Consultants

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leo Rothbarth is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rothbarth 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, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Rothbarth is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    North Tampa Radiology Consultants

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Karlen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Karlen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Karlen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    TGH Transplant & Specialty Services

    409 Bayshore Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nyingi Kemmer is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kemmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kemmer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    TGMG Hepatology

    409 Bayshore Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Malespin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Malespin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Malespin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Lifelink Healthcare Institute Inc

    409 Bayshore Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kawtar Al Khalloufi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Al Khalloufi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al Khalloufi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Shube is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Shube is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Peripheral Artery Disease, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shube is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Rieumont is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rieumont is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Splenomegaly, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Rieumont is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajendra Kedar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kedar is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Kedar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Stern Drake Isbell And Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Troy Woeste is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Woeste 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, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Woeste is board certified in AB Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Woeste is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Stern Drake Isbell And Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shriner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Shriner is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Shriner is board certified in AB Radiology - Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology General.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Stern Drake Isbell And Associates PA

    4516 N Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Van Epps is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Van Epps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Van Epps is board certified in AB Radiology - Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology General.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    North Tampa Radiology Consultants

    100 S Ashley Dr Ste 1500, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dirk Entzian is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Entzian 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Entzian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Inpatient Specialists Group- Pinellas

    203 N Marion St, Fl 2, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saurabh Mohanachandran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mohanachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatorenal Syndrome, CMV Retinitis, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mohanachandran is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamal Massis is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Massis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Massis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Kass is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kass is rated as an Advanced 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, Visceromegaly, Banti's Syndrome, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Kass is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    The Health Associates Of Tampa

    608 S Tampania Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, Georgian, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ambrose John-Chazhikattu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. John-Chazhikattu is rated as an Advanced 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hepatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. John-Chazhikattu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Health Associates Of Tampa Bay PA

    508 S Habana Ave Ste 300, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeetpaul Saran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Saran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Ascites, Migraine, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Saran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Locicero Medical Group

    110 S Macdill Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karon Locicero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Locicero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Locicero is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Locicero 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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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