The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in sulphur, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Ascites near sulphur, LA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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32 providers found
    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Braud is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Braud 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 Ascites, Herniated Disk, Vertigo, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Braud is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Martinez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Breast Lump, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Thomas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

    4200 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Davis 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, Headache, and Dehydration.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Internal Medicine - Nelson Road

    4345 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Langhofer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Langhofer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Langhofer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Teran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Teran 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Teran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles,, LA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Gilmore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles,, Louisiana. Dr. Gilmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gilmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Lake Charles, LA

    4211 Lake St Ste 80, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Ieyoub is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ieyoub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ieyoub is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Walker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Walker 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Pleurisy. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mcfarland is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Experienced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Mcfarland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Swla LLC

    555 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Ste 101, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricardo Mccall is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mccall is rated as an Experienced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mccall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Woolridge is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Woolridge 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Woolridge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1800 Ryan St Ste 105, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Lim is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Headache, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Moss Memorial Health Clinic

    1000 Walters St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Shaikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Shaikh 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Lsuhsc Family Practice Center LCMH

    1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Gamborg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Gamborg 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, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gamborg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Specialists

    217 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy Ste 104, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Micah Leleux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Leleux 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Endoscopy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Leleux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Unavail

    1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Harrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Harrell 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 Enlarged Liver, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Harrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Trahan is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Trahan 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 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Trahan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Digestive Health Center

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Marrero is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Marrero 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 sulphur, 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 sulphur, 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 sulphur, 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 sulphur, 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 sulphur, 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 sulphur, 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 sulphur, 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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