The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in luling, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Ascites near luling, LA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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66 providers found
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    St. Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, Suite 2220, 
    Luling, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahil Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Luling, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    St Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, 
    Luling, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sparks is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Luling, Louisiana. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Vertigo, and Folliculitis. Dr. Sparks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. 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
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Raines is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Raines 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Raines is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ryan 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, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Puneet Singha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Singha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Singha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Marino is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Marino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Marino is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Steigner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Steigner is rated as an Advanced 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, Bronchogenic Cyst, Ascites, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Steigner is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Steigner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Kay is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Kay 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, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ureterocele, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. Dr. Kay is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Kay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cline is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cline 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, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bile Duct Stricture, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Cline is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kurosh Safavi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Safavi is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3. Dr. Safavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikhil Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sharma 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 Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Movement Disorders, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Bzowej is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bzowej is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bzowej is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Bzowej 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 luling, 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 luling, 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 luling, 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 luling, 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 luling, 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 luling, 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 luling, 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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