The 20 Best Ascites Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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The 20 Best Ascites Doctors near Independence, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Ascites near Independence, MO. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Adam S. Alli
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Alli is an Interventional Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Alli has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alli is currently accepting new patients.

    John A. Vadaparampil
    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Vadaparampil is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vadaparampil has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Vadaparampil is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Bhargava is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bhargava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Radiology

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Gubin is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Breast Lump, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Saucier is an Interventional 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.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Sri Alapati is a Neuroradiologist 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.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Ashley Saverino is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Saverino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Amy Oberhelman is a Neuroradiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oberhelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

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

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 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.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    GI Alliance Anesthesia Of Missouri

    17501 E US Highway 40 Ste 213A, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrienne Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Joseph Koury is an Interventional Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Koury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Cyclic Neutropenia, Pleurisy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Louis H. Wetzel
    Experienced in Ascites
    Experienced in Ascites

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Wetzel is a Radiologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Wetzel has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Ascites
    Interventional Radiology

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Borsa is an Interventional 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 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anatoly Loskutov is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Loskutov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Ascites
    Advanced in Ascites

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Litwin is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Litwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    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.

    Distinguished in Ascites
    Distinguished in Ascites

    St. Joseph Medical Center

    1000 Carondelet Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Kuckelman is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kuckelman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Breast Lump.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ascites
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ascites
    Family Medicine

    Saint Luke's Medical Group-Independence

    4801 S Cliff Ave Ste 300, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 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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