The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Cape Girardeau, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Ascites near Cape Girardeau, MO. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Office

    817 S Mount Auburn Rd Ste 200, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jehan Murugaser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Murugaser is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Metastases, Ascites, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Murugaser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tom Brumitt is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Brumitt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Urothelial Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Brumitt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Buersmeyer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Buersmeyer 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 Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Buersmeyer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Keating is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Keating 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 Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pleurisy, Liver Embolization, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Murugan Arumugam is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Arumugam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Biliary Dyskinesia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Arumugam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narendra Gutta is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Gutta 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

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

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abel Belay is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Belay is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dodd is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Dodd is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gretchen Price is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Price is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Davis 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, Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Alford is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Alford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Alford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Cape Radiology Group PC

    70 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Russell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ciaschini is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Ciaschini 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Ciaschini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Hodge is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Hodge 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Splenomegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Visceromegaly.

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

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lea is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lea 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Vertebroplasty, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Lea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlin Ridpath is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Ridpath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Biliary Dyskinesia, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Ridpath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Cranford is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Cranford 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Cranford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hesh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Hesh 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 Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Boils, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Hesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sajjad Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Ali 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 COVID-19, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Buchanan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Cape Girardeau, MO?

    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 Cape Girardeau, MO?

    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 Cape Girardeau, MO?

    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 Cape Girardeau, MO?

    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 Cape Girardeau, MO?

    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 Cape Girardeau, MO?

    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 Cape Girardeau, MO?

    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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