The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in independence, KY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Ascites near independence, KY. Of these, 106 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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136 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Darren R. Hurst
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Darren R. Hurst
    Interventional Radiology
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    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Darren Hurst is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Hurst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Ascites, Emphysema, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Hurst is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Radiology Associates Of Northern Kentucky PLLC

    135 Courthouse Xing, 
    Independence, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-301-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kirk Doerger is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Kentucky. Dr. Doerger is rated as an Advanced 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Brian C. Lawler
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Brian C. Lawler
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Lawler is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Lawler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Peripheral Artery Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Lawler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Lubbers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Lubbers 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 Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lubbers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Meranda is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Meranda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Meranda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Daniel B. Gans
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Daniel B. Gans
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    610-477-6147
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Gans is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Gans 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, Ascites, Lung Nodules, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

    3199 Highland Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (12.8 miles away)
    513-584-1584
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Flink is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Flink is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Flink is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Bethany D. Lucas
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Bethany D. Lucas
    Family Medicine

    St. Elizabeth Medical Center Inc.

    413 S Loop Rd, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    859-301-3800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Bethany Lucas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-578-5855
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Lyons is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Galactocoele, Emphysema, and Breast Lump. Dr. Lyons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Schmitter is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Schmitter 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 Carbuncle, Boils, Folliculitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schmitter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Braden-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Braden-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Bronchiectasis, Lung Nodules, and Emphysema. Dr. Braden-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-301-2160
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Morgan is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced 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 Galactocoele, Pleurisy, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Pawel M. Szczykutowicz
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Pawel M. Szczykutowicz
    Internal Medicine

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Kentucky

    201 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-341-2044
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Pawel Szczykutowicz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Szczykutowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Anemia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Szczykutowicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Lotfi F. Mamlouk
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Lotfi F. Mamlouk
    Internal Medicine

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Kentucky

    201 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    859-341-2044
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lotfi Mamlouk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Mamlouk 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 Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mamlouk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3199 Highland Ave # 761, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (12.8 miles away)
    513-584-2146
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Eric England is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. England 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 Tenosynovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Scoliosis, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. England is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Brace Shop & Prosthetic Services Inc

    375 Thomas More Pkwy, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    859-331-4369
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Brandser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Brandser is rated as an Advanced 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Boils, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis. Dr. Brandser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    375 Thomas More Pkwy Ste 209, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    859-578-5860
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Young is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Boils. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Suraj Prakash
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Suraj Prakash
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    375 Thomas More Pkwy Ste 209, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    513-490-2455
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suraj Prakash is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Gallbladder Disease, and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS).

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    The Christ Hospital

    2139 Auburn Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (12.4 miles away)
    513-872-4500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Taylor is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, Emphysema, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Kim A. Rahim
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Kim A. Rahim
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Of Cincinnati Physicians Co. LLC

    3188 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (12.8 miles away)
    513-584-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kim Rahim is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Rahim is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, Boils, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rahim 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 independence, KY?

    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 independence, KY?

    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 do I find the best Ascites doctor near independence, KY?

    You can find an Ascites doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Ascites doctors near independence, KY?

    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 independence, KY?

    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 independence, KY?

    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 independence, KY?

    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 independence, KY?

    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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