The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in rantoul, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Ascites near rantoul, IL. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1818 E Windsor Rd Fl 1, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Elrakhawy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Elrakhawy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

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

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Hogg is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Hogg is rated as an Advanced 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Ascites, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Batey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Batey is rated as an Advanced 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Phan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Phan is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Subdural Hematoma, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Santeler is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Santeler 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Christie Clinic PLLC

    101 W University Ave, 
    Champaign, IL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Naegele is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Naegele 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, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Kuntz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Kuntz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Kuntz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Grossberg is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Grossberg 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 Tenosynovitis, Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Grossberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marshall Hay is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Hay 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. Dr. Hay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Babcock is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Babcock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Jimenez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kendall Newsome is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Flaring, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Newsome is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Behrang Khoie is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Khoie 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, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Khoie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Hlubocky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Hlubocky 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 Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Hlubocky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lianghe Gao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Gao 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steve Hong is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Peripheral Artery Disease, Ureterocele, Liver Embolization, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Kuntz-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Kuntz-Iii 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Kuntz-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eswara Anjani-Asapu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Anjani-Asapu 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 Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qasim Shakeel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shakeel 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, 
    Urbana, IL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hareesh Lal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Lal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 rantoul, IL?

    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 rantoul, IL?

    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 rantoul, IL?

    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 rantoul, IL?

    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 rantoul, IL?

    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 rantoul, IL?

    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 rantoul, IL?

    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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