The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in buford, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Ascites near buford, GA. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Georgia Heart Institute

    1404 River Place, Suite 501, 
    Braselton, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ugochukwu Egolum is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Egolum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Egolum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology - 2018 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2016. Dr. Egolum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Nhci Suburban Hematology-Oncology Associates-Buford

    2800 Buford Dr # 300, 
    Buford, GA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Haris Hatic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buford, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hatic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hatic is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Gwinnett

    1120 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 209, 
    Suwanee, GA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahzad Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pooja Doshi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Doshi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northside Hospital Gwinnett/Duluth

    1000 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James York is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. York 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy.

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

    Northside Hospital Gwinnett/Duluth

    1000 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Patel is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished 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, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northside Hospital Duluth

    3620 Howell Ferry Rd, 
    Duluth, GA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Oconnell is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Oconnell is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Oconnell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1505 Northside Blvd Ste 2000, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Cameron is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Cameron is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cameron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Lanier Family Practice

    1400 Northside Forsyth Dr Ste 200, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hemen Padhiar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Padhiar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Dementia, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Padhiar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Aga, LLC

    1505 Northside Blvd, Suite 2000, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhamad Obideen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Obideen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Obideen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2008. Dr. Obideen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Lemmon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lemmon is rated as an Experienced 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lemmon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Maggart is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Maggart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, Thyroid Nodule, and Ascites. Dr. Maggart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Franklin Fontem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Fontem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Fontem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chunsu Jiang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jiang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Amin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced 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, Subcutaneous Emphysema, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Amin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sreekanth Vemuri is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Vemuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Bronchogenic Cyst, Lung Nodules, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vemuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justine Henao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Henao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Henao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oluwatoyin Adedeji is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Adedeji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Cellulitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Adedeji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hiren Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Vishal Burra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Burra is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy. Dr. Burra 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 buford, GA?

    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 buford, GA?

    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 buford, GA?

    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 buford, GA?

    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 buford, GA?

    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 buford, GA?

    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 buford, GA?

    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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