The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Ascites near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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59 providers found
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashid Mahboob is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mahboob is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mahboob is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahboob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shweta Kharalkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kharalkar is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Apoplexy, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kharalkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pushkas Gopalan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gopalan is rated as an Experienced 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 Cellulitis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gopalan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharjeel Iqbal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Iqbal 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 Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Iqbal is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anna Dunn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced 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 Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Dunn is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raza Hussain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Sepsis. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ampomah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Ampomah 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 Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ampomah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ampomah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 203, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Degeyter is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Degeyter 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Degeyter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Hebert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Advanced 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Horton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Horton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Robert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Robert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Robert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Laperouse is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Laperouse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Laperouse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    CS Partners - Hospitalist

    200 Corporate Boulevard, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sathiraju Undavalli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Undavalli 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Undavalli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Obesity Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Undavalli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    CS Partners - Hospitalist

    200 Corporate Boulevard, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Enyinnaya Abarikwu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abarikwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gitelman Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abarikwu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abarikwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Acadiana Oncologic Imaging Center LLC

    2311 Kaliste Saloom Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blaine Hoppe is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hoppe 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 Ascites, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hoppe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Acadiana Renal Physicians AMC

    300 W Saint Mary Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Federico Del Toro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Del Toro is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Del Toro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Michael H. Vanderlick M.D. Apmc

    601 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 210, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Quebedeaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Quebedeaux 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Peptic Ulcer.

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

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Karr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Trawick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manikandan Nagendran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Nagendran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Thrombocytopenia, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nagendran 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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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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