The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in franklin, IN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Ascites near franklin, IN. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    Johnson Memorial Hospital

    1125 W Jefferson St, 
    Franklin, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Schacht is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Indiana. Dr. Schacht 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schacht is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    St. Francis Medical Group LLC

    701 E County Line Rd Ste 101, 
    Greenwood, IN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Buland Ashraf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Ascites, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ashraf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Haynes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Haynes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haynes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology And Hepatology

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Roberts is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Roberts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    St. Francis Medical Group LLC

    701 E County Line Rd Ste 101, 
    Greenwood, IN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Will is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Will is rated as an Experienced 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 Low Sodium Level, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Will is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    183 Smock Dr, 
    Greenwood, IN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Neese is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Neese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neese is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajesh Dhamecha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Dhamecha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Breast Lump, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Dhamecha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology LLC

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Crane is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Crane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Crane is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Mid America Clinical Laboratories LLC

    1402 E County Line Rd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, Cree, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Telugu, Urdu, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pragneshkumar Radadiya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Radadiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Radadiya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Community Regional Cancer Center South

    1440 E County Line Rd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Mayer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Shwartzman Phenomenon, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernest Orinion is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Orinion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Orinion is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shan Cheng is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Asif Ansari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ansari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Jacob is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Jacob 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jacob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashraf Abdelhafez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Abdelhafez 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abdelhafez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Qamer Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ahmed 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 Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Low Blood Pressure, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Office

    107 N State Road 135 Ste 103, 
    Greenwood, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelley Stiner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Stiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Stiner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8051 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Drake is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Drake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Drake is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8051 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Sperl is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Sperl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy.

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

    Indianapolis Gastroenterology And Hepatology

    8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Morelli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Morelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Morelli 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 franklin, 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 franklin, 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 franklin, 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 franklin, 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 franklin, 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 franklin, 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 franklin, 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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