The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in covington, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Ascites near covington, LA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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39 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
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    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Beck is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Beck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    John Eiser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Eiser is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Lung Nodules, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Eiser is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Beck is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Beck 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, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Vanderbrook is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Vanderbrook is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vanderbrook is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Lacour is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lacour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Lacour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Timothy L. Riddell
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Timothy L. Riddell
    Family Medicine
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    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    985-875-2828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Riddell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Riddell 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 Bronchitis, Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Riddell is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Riddell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Fairway Medical Center LLC

    67252 Industry Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    985-809-9888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Pflug is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Pflug is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Pflug is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Pflug is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Harlin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Harlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Harlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    504-738-2434
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Moises Yoselevitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Yoselevitz 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Collapsed Lung, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Yoselevitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Guillermo Tanaka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tanaka 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 Ureterocele, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tanaka is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Owens is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Owens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Owens is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachadip Sachasinh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sachasinh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Sachasinh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Stone is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Stone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Vertigo, and Pleurisy. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Lacour is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Lacour is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Lacour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Hamid Y. Hussain
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites

    Dr. Hamid Y. Hussain
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northshore Gastroenterology

    619 W 19th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    985-400-5344
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Hamid Hussain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced 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 Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hussain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Jackson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Raymond is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Raymond 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, CAPOS Syndrome, and Ascites. Dr. Raymond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Perdigao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Perdigao is rated as an Experienced 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 Boils, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Perdigao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Ana Sanchez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    985-898-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Jigar Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Patel 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Boils, and Splenomegaly. Dr. Patel 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 covington, 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 covington, 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 covington, LA?

    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 covington, 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 covington, 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 covington, 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 covington, 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 covington, 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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