The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in needham, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 370 doctor with experience in Ascites near needham, MA. Of these, 276 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced and 27 are Distinguished.

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370 providers found
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    1493 Cambridge St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leandro Leite is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Leite is rated as a Distinguished 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, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2014 Washington St, 
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurence Bailen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Bailen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/Liver Center

    110 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheela Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced 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 Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Radiology

    1153 Centre Street, 1st Floor, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leslie Lee is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Lee 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, Visceromegaly, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Lump in the Abdomen. Dr. Lee is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    1153 Centre St, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Souza is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Souza is rated as a Distinguished 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Souza is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Souza is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Division Of Gastroenterology/Liver Center

    110 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Curry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Curry is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy. Dr. Curry is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith 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, Visceromegaly, Pancreatic Adenoma, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Wei is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wei 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 Visceromegaly, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wei is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wei is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Gastroenterology Division/Endoscopy

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Vilas Patwardhan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Patwardhan 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 Cholangitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patwardhan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patwardhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Gastroenterology Division/Endoscopy

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Bonder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bonder is rated as a Distinguished 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 Autoimmune Hepatitis, Cholangitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bonder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bonder is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC - Gastroenterology Division/Endoscopy

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria-andreea Catana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Catana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy. Dr. Catana is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Catana is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham

    148 Chestnut St, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Mccarthy is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Mccarthy 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, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hirschel Mcginnis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcginnis 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 Thyroid Nodule, Baker Cyst, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcginnis is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Mcginnis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurpreet Sandhu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Sandhu is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Shapiro is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Shapiro is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Adeel Seyal is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Seyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Ascites, Ureterocele, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Seyal is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Seyal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Hospitalists

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brittne Halford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Halford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Yellow Nail Syndrome, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Halford is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Halford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Peck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Peck 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 Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hemosiderosis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Peck is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Peck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Hospitalists

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aditya Mohanty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mohanty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mohanty is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mohanty 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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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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