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    MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Ascites near Independence, MO. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    116 providers found
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Kansas City Urology Care PA

      17525 Medical Ctr Pkwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Caresio is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Caresio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Caresio is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, Suite 200, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4401 Wornall Rd, Peet Center 5th Floor, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Borsa is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Borsa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Borsa is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4401 Wornall Rd, Peet Center 5th Floor, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nathan Saucier is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Saucier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Saucier is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Hepatology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Hepatology

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 240, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laura Alba is a Hepatologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Alba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      Advanced Radiology Consultants Of Kansas City PA

      17525 Medical Ctr Pkwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Marcus is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, 100 The Endoscopy Center, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      United Imaging Consultants LLC

      19600 E 39th St S, 
      Independence, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ricki Shah is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      United Imaging Consultants LLC

      19600 E 39th St S, 
      Independence, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sri Alapati is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Vertigo, Herniated Disk, and Pleurisy. Dr. Alapati is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      United Imaging Consultants LLC

      19600 E 39th St S, 
      Independence, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bradley Ritland is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ritland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, CAPOS Syndrome, and Lemierre Syndrome. Dr. Ritland is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Experienced in Ascites

      United Imaging Consultants LLC

      19600 E 39th St S, 
      Independence, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Hatfield is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Headache. Dr. Hatfield is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ascites
      Family Medicine

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4801 S Cliff Ave, Suite 300, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Francisco Aleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Aleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Aleman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology LLC

      6675 Holmes Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Freilich is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Freilich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Northland Radiology Inc

      2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
      N Kansas City, MO 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Roger Ivey is a Radiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ivey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Ivey is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Northland Radiology Inc

      2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
      N Kansas City, MO 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marci Brecheisen is a Radiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brecheisen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Brecheisen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Northland Radiology Inc

      2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
      N Kansas City, MO 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Krahn is a Radiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Krahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Krahn is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Northland Radiology Inc

      2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
      N Kansas City, MO 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Waltner is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Waltner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Waltner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Advanced in Ascites

      Northland Radiology Inc

      2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
      N Kansas City, MO 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Van Tasell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Meritas Health Corporation

      2750 Clay Edwards Dr, Suite 600c, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregg Werner is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Werner has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Werner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ascites
      Gastroenterology

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rehan Rafiq is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rafiq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Colitis, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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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