The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MD

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Columbia, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 200 doctor with experience in Ascites near Columbia, MD. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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    Biju K. Alex
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    10710 Charter Drive, Suite 110, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Biju Alex is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Alex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Preston Y. Kim
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates

    10710 Charter Drive, Digestive Disease Associates, Suite 110, Digestive Disease Associates, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Preston Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Brian Holly
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Johns Hopkins University

    5759 Cedar Ln, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Brian Holly is an assistant professor of radiology and radiological science. Dr. Holly's clinical focus lies in venous thromboembolic disease. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, post thrombotic syndrome; advanced venous interventions including prostatic artery embolization (PAE); IVC filter removal; treatment of vascular malformations; treatment of uterine fibroids and advanced biliary interventions. Dr. Holly received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2007. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Mercy Medical Center in 2008. He completed residency in radiology in 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. This was followed by a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology in 2013 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids Webinar Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus. Interventional radiologist, Brian Holly, M.D., and gynecologist, Khara Simpson, M.D., hosted this interactive webinar to discuss a non-surgical alternative for uterine fibroids called uterine fibroid embolization. Dr. Holly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Tinsay Woreta
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Woreta joins Johns Hopkins from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she was the interim chief of the division of gastroenterology. Specializing in acute and chronic liver diseases, she sees patients with viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and those in need of cirrhosis liver transplantation. Dr. Woreta has authored several publications and chapters. Dr. Woreta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Farzin Rashti
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Center Of Maryland

    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Farzin Rashti is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Rashti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Amy Kim
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Suite 390, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Specializing in hepatology, Dr. Kim sees patients with chronic viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, fatty liver disease, abnormal liver enzymes, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation. She has research interests in liver lesions and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Kim has been recognized with numerous awards and has authored several peer-reviewed publications in hepatology. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Macroamylasemia, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Charter Radiology LLC

    10700 Charter Dr Ste 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arvinder Uppal is a Radiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

    5755 Cedar Lane, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    Dr. Saritha Gorantla is a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Gorantla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Advanced Radiology P A

    8820 Columbia 100 Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerjis Alajaji is a Radiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Alajaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Stroke, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

    Sanjivani A. Kolge
    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Hospital Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

    5755 Cedar Lane, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi

    Dr. Sanjivani Kolge is a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Kolge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Cellulitis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Monica Passi
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Maryland Outpatient Sedation LLC

    7120 Minstrel Way Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Passi is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Passi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    Elkridge, MD 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahmood Solaiman is a Gastroenterologist in Elkridge, Maryland. Dr. Solaiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Mukul Khandelwal
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    8186 Lark Brown Road, Suite 104, Suite 104, 
    Elkridge, MD 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Mukul Khandelwal is a Gastroenterologist in Elkridge, Maryland. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    7350 Van Dusen Road, Suite 410, Suite 410, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grice Mcmullan is a Gastroenterologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Mcmullan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Darryn R. Potosky
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    Laurel, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darryn Potosky is a Gastroenterologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Potosky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Allen T. Banegura
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    700 Geipe Road, Suite 230, Suite 230, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Banegura is a Gastroenterologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Banegura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    7253 Ambassador Rd, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Ahn is an Interventional Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Office

    7253 Ambassador Rd, 
    Windsor Mill, MD 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Brijbasi is a Radiologist in Windsor Mill, Maryland. Dr. Brijbasi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Office

    7253 Ambassador Rd, 
    Windsor Mill, MD 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zuzana Chamrova is a Radiologist in Windsor Mill, Maryland. Dr. Chamrova is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Endometrial Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Office

    7253 Ambassador Rd, 
    Windsor Mill, MD 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Jarrell is a Radiologist in Windsor Mill, Maryland. Dr. Jarrell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pleurisy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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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