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    MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Ascites near Merrillville, IN. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    86 providers found
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      7835 Grand Blvd, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ahmad Shughoury is a Gastroenterologist in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Shughoury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      11161 Randolph St, 
      Crown Point, IN 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ann Achufusi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Achufusi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Insomnia. Dr. Achufusi is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology
      8701 Broadway, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mayumi Oka is a Radiologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Oka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Herniated Disk, Brain Aneurysm, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Oka is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      N W Indiana Radiology Services, PC

      8701 Broadway, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rajiv Kumar is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Kumar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      7835 Grand Blvd, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Fesenmyer is a Gastroenterologist in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Fesenmyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Vein And Laser Institute

      11035 Broadway Suite A, 
      Crown Point, IN 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amjad Alkadri is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Alkadri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Venous Insufficiency, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Alkadri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Radiology | Interventional Radiology

      N W Indiana Radiology Services, PC

      8701 Broadway, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tulsi Sawlani is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Sawlani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sawlani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      The Methodist Hospitals Inc

      101 E 87th Ave, Methodist Othopedics, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bayan Alsuleiman is a Gastroenterologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Alsuleiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Watermelon Stomach, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      The Methodist Hospitals Inc

      101 E 87th Ave, 430 Methodist Surgical Ser, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Mavrelis is a Gastroenterologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Mavrelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mavrelis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      The Methodist Hospitals Inc

      101 E 87th Ave, Methodist Surgical Service, 
      Merrillville, IN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Mirro is a Gastroenterologist in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Mirro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mirro is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Radiologic Associates Of Northwest Indiana PC

      9301 Connecticut Dr, 
      Crown Point, IN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Hossler is a Radiologist in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Hossler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Hossler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Midwest Express Care 4 LLC

      5521 W Lincoln Hwy, Suite 1a, 
      Crown Point, IN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Legaspi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Legaspi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Legaspi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Advanced Imaging Center LLC

      7860 Burr St, 
      Schererville, IN 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sudheer Paruchuri is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Schererville, Indiana. Dr. Paruchuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Fecal Impaction, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Paruchuri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Advanced Imaging Center LLC

      7860 Burr St, 
      Schererville, IN 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shailesh Bhatt is a Radiologist in Schererville, Indiana. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Advanced Imaging Center LLC

      7860 Burr St, 
      Schererville, IN 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shodhan Patel is a Radiologist in Schererville, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Community Care Network Inc

      7835 Grand Blvd, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alaa Atieh is a Gastroenterologist in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Atieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      24 On Physician Partners PC

      1500 S Lake Park Ave, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jyothi Achankunju is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Achankunju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Colitis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Community Care Network Inc

      164 Bracken Pkwy, 
      Hobart, IN 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      Dr Mary Tilak P C

      6625 W Lincoln Hwy, 
      Crown Point, IN 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Tilak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Tilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Colonoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Tilak is currently accepting new patients.

      Steven Flamm
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Hepatology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Hepatology

      RUSH Munster

      9200 Calumet Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (10.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Flamm is a Hepatologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Flamm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Merrillville, IN?

      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 Merrillville, IN?

      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 Merrillville, IN?

      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 Merrillville, IN?

      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 Merrillville, IN?

      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 Merrillville, IN?

      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 Merrillville, IN?

      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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