The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in chalmette, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Ascites near chalmette, LA. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
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    9049 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    504-277-0191
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Mullen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Mullen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Vertigo. Dr. Mullen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Paul R. Verrette
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Paul R. Verrette
    Internal Medicine

    Community Medical Group-St Bernard Inc

    8050 W Judge Perez Dr Ste 2300, 
    Chalmette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    504-271-8952
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Verrette is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Verrette 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 Ascites, Sepsis, Paraplegia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Verrette is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Bahri Ustunsoz
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Bahri Ustunsoz
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    504-702-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bahri Ustunsoz is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ustunsoz is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Ustunsoz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Alexandra H. Fairchild
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites

    Dr. Alexandra H. Fairchild
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    504-702-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexandra Fairchild is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fairchild is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Fairchild is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
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    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    504-349-1461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Dawson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Dawson 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Dawson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    504-842-3925
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Therapondos is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Therapondos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Therapondos is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Michelle H. O'brien
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Michelle H. O'brien
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    504-842-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
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    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Juan Gimenez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gimenez is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gimenez is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Gimenez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Tyler A. Sandow
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Tyler A. Sandow
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tyler Sandow is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sandow is rated as a Distinguished 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 Liver Cancer, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sandow is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Sandow is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Gulotta is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gulotta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gulotta is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Gulotta is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Patrick J. Gilbert
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Patrick J. Gilbert
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patrick Gilbert is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gilbert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gilbert is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Milburn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Milburn is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Milburn is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology and American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology. Dr. Milburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Sean T. O'brien
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Dr. Sean T. O'brien
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    504-454-4140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sean O'brien is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished 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, Thyroid Nodule, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Tamer Acikalin
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Tamer Acikalin
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, 
    Terrytown, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    504-392-3131
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tamer Acikalin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Terrytown, Louisiana. Dr. Acikalin is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Acikalin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Pavan Narra
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Pavan Narra
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pavan Narra is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Narra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites and Liver Failure. Dr. Narra is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Narra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Abdul M. Khan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Abdul M. Khan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Hospital

    5620 Read Blvd, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    504-592-6577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Abdul Khan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Geoffrey A. Kitzman
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Geoffrey A. Kitzman
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Methodist Hospital

    5620 Read Blvd, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    504-592-6760
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Geoffrey Kitzman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kitzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Mary B. Ezell
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Mary B. Ezell
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    504-988-5800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mary Ezell is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ezell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ascites, Thyroidectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ezell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    504-988-7627
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cynthia Hanemann is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hanemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Breast Lump, Intussusception in Children, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Hanemann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    504-988-5263
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Beech is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Beech 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 Interstitial Lung Disease, Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Beech 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 chalmette, 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 chalmette, 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 do I find the best Ascites doctor near chalmette, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Ascites doctors near chalmette, 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 chalmette, 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 chalmette, 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 chalmette, 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 chalmette, 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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