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    MediFind found 528 doctor with experience in Ascites near Louisiana, US. Of these, 427 are Experienced, 77 are Advanced and 24 are Distinguished.

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    528 providers found
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Internal Medicine

      SCP Health- Hospitalists

      200 Corporate Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      . Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Sepsis.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Juan Gimenez is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gimenez has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gimenez is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      University Medical Center

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hector Ferral is an Interventional Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ferral is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Breast Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

      3217 Mabel St, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Dies is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Dies is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George Therapondos is a Hepatologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Therapondos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Therapondos is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Cardiovascular Institute

      225 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kanwar Singh is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tyler Sandow is an Interventional Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sandow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Gulotta is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gulotta has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Stroke, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Patrick Gilbert earned a master of science degree and a doctor of medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine located in New Orleans, LA. He then completed a surgical internship with the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Gilbert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District #1

      8166 Main St, 
      Houma, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashley Prejean is a Radiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Prejean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleurisy, and Diverticular Disease.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Office

      9049 W Judge Perez Dr, 
      Chalmette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Mullen is a Radiologist in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Mullen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Vertigo.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

      16777 Medical Center Dr, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Marathi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hrishikesh Samant is a Hepatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Samant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Samant is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Radiology

      Glenwood Regional Medical Center A Steward Family Hospital

      503 McMillan Rd, 
      West Monroe, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Pate is a Radiologist in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Pate is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Milburn is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Milburn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Ascites, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Milburn is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Houma Radiology Associates PC

      705 Dunn St, 
      Houma, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Tiemann is a Radiologist in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Tiemann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michelle O'brien is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Beck is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Beck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      10310 The Grove Blvd, 
      Baton Rouge, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Eiser is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Eiser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Eiser is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Distinguished in Ascites

      Alexandria Gastrointestinal Specialists, LLC

      3311 Prescott Rd, Suite 411, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Gosserand is a Hepatologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Gosserand is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Radiology Associates Of Southwest Louisiana

      211 4th St, 
      Alexandria, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Rice is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Rice is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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 in Louisiana, US?

      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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