The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Baltimore, MD

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Baltimore, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 259 doctor with experience in Ascites near Baltimore, MD. Of these, 197 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sumita Verma is a Gastroenterologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Verma is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Stent Placement.

    Wikrom Karnsakul
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    200 North Wolfe Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai

    Dr. Wikrom Karnsakul is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical interests are in the care of pediatric liver diseases, and general gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Karnsakul received his medical degree in 1992 from Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Medical Center, Mahidol University School of Medicine in Bangkok, Thailand. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in 1998 and did a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his postdoctoral research training at USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 2008. His research interests center on the understanding and treatment of chronic liver disease, ascites, cholestasis, viral hepatitis especially hepatitis C and hepatitis E, and Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease. Dr. Karnsakul is also involved in NIH-funded multicenter research studies including the Cholestatic Liver Disease Consortium and Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease Project. Dr. Karnsakul is currently a Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD). Dr. Karnsakul is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Hepatitis E, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    MedStar Harbor Hospital

    3001 S Hanover St, 
    Brooklyn, MD 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafi Raza is a Neuroradiologist in Brooklyn, Maryland. Dr. Raza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Robert Liddell
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Robert Liddell is an Assistant Professor of Radiology and Surgery and Division Chief of Interventional Radiology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His specialty is interventional radiology, with an expertise in interventional oncology and vascular and interventional radiology. Dr. Liddell received his MBBCh at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology and his fellowship in Interventional Radiology. Videos Interventional Radiology. Dr. Liddell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    Office

    601 N Caroline St Ste 3235A, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dalanda Diallo is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Diallo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Kelvin Hong
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kelvin K. Hong is an Associate Professor and Executive Vice Chair of Radiology within the Johns Hopkins Department of Radiology. A specialist in interventional and vascular radiology, Dr. Hong serves as the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Interventional Radiology Center. Dr. Hong earned his medical degree from South Africa’s University Of Witwatersrand Medical School in Parktown. He completed a radiology residency at Parktown West’s College of Medicine/Radiology, as well as a cardiovascular/interventional radiology fellowship and diagnostic radiology residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His areas of clinical expertise include bone, liver and soft-tissue tumors; chronic total occlusions; claudication; deep venous thrombosis; lung, esophageal and kidney cancer; peripheral arterial/vascular disease; renal artery/vascular disease; uterine fibroid tumors; varicocele; and vascular malformations and venous thromboembolism. Dr. Hong performs procedures that include radiofrequency ablation for lung, liver, kidney and bone lesions; transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for liver cancer; lower-extremity angioplasty and stenting; visceral angioplasty and stenting; embolization of uterine fibroid tumors; cryoablation for pain control; and percutaneous laser ablation of varicose veins. Dr. Hong served as editor for the book Percutaneous Tumor Ablation and contributed to Interventional Oncology: Principles and Practice. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bile Duct Obstruction, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Christos S. Georgiades
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Dr. Georgiades earned a series of degrees (BSc-Mechanical Engineering, MS & PhD-Radiological Sciences and an MD). He received a 1-year training in Internal Medicine at Harvard and subsequently, completed subspecialty training at Johns Hopkins in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. He has been a full time faculty at Johns Hopkins since 2003 (except for a 3 year hiatus 2012-2015 when he set up a private practice overseas). He has held various positions including fellowship director, clinical director and was a member of many Departmental and Institutional committees. He is a prolific researcher with more than 100 manuscripts, more than 100 abstracts, 28 book chapters and numerous presentations at national and international fora. Dr. Georgiades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bile Duct Obstruction, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Michelle Ma
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ma is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Following her residency, she performed a fellowship in transplant hepatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Ma specializes in liver disorders including alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic liver disorders, as well as the care of patients after liver transplant. Dr. Ma also has interests in medical education and currently serves as the Associate Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Gray Lyons
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Grafe (Gray) Lyons is a specialist in vascular and interventional radiology. His clinical focus is in the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous vascular disease and minimally-invasive, image-guided procedures. Dr. Lyons earned a B.S. from Davidson College and M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Duke University in North Carolina. He completed internship in general surgery and residency in radiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. He then completed fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at the Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute in Florida. Dr. Lyons joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins Medicine in 2019 as an Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science in the Division of Vascular and Interventional radiology. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Mercy Medical Center

    301 Saint Paul St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Cogan is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Lung Nodules, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Mercy Medical Center

    301 Saint Paul St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sill is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    419 W Redwood St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hirsch is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Angiomyoma.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    419 W Redwood St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Recai Aktay is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Aktay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    Office

    419 W Redwood St Ste 110, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jade Wong is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wong has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirti Shetty is a Gastroenterologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Shetty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Widlus is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Widlus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Radiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barton Lane is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gallbladder Disease, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Farzad Sedaghat
    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sedaghat graduated from the University of Virginia in 2006 and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2010. He completed an internal medicine internship at GBMC in 2011 and a radiology residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania in 2015. Dr. Sedaghat also completed a 2-year fellowship in abdominal imaging and intervention at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston from 2015-2017. He is Ultrasound Section Chief in the department of radiology. Dr. Sedaghat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ampullary Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Homeira Zahiri
    Experienced in Ascites
    Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Nuclear Medicine

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Dr. Homeira Zahiri is a Clinical Associate in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. She received her medical degree from Islamic Azad University - Tehran Branch. She performed residencies at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in pathology, University of Nebraska Medical Center in nuclear medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in radiology. Dr. Zahiri completed a body imaging fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Zahiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Visceromegaly.

    Atif Zaheer
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Radiology

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Dr. Atif Zaheer is a Professor of Radiology and Radiological science at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the director of the Cross-Sectional Body Imaging Fellowship program. Dr. Zaheer practices at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Zaheer earned his medical degree from the Aga Khan University. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in abdominal imaging and interventional radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Zaheer is also the medical director of the e-Radiology learning program at Johns Hopkins, which provides radiology residents and practicing radiologists around the world with a lecture series designed to address core knowledge of normal anatomy, pathology and background physics required for successful practice of the field. Dr. Zaheer is clinically active in cross-sectional imaging of the body using CT, MRI and Ultrasound and is also involved in multidisciplinary conferences for pancreas, liver and rectal cancer imaging. His research interests include imaging of tumors and inflammatory disorders of the pancreas and is considered a leader in pancreatic imaging. He is the associate editor of the journal Abdominal Radiology and actively participates in clinical trials, publishes scientific articles, authors books on pancreatic and gastrointestinal imaging, and gives talks at national and international conferences. Dr. Zaheer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureterocele, Gallbladder Disease, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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 Baltimore, MD?

    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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